Soo 2408 near the roundhouse at Schiller Park. Notice the tiny W.C. on the cab side, signifying the unit belonged to the "original" Wisconsin Central. That and the four digit road number was a dea... (more)
One of my Uncle Ron's slides. I was only 1 month old when this was taken.
Morning Lineup- Another cold night in Chicago has claimed the last of the nights southbound's. Lined up side by side, waiting on Re-crews and track space. Engineer Gary Foley, looks ready to roll,... (more)
Action - CP stripes reek action. All the hype of Flags, Beavers and otherwise, cant match the bold striping of CP's past.
Identity Theft - Its hard keeping a good Bluebird down. All the G-League grey and orange paint can't hide this units proud heritage. Once Boston & Maine 309, this unit displays B&M, Guilford, HLCX... (more)
Break In The Storm - A break in a late afternoon storm, that has adjacent O'hare airport shut down, produces this convenient surprise.
After a failed attempt to get the 261 turned, the loco was backed down to Schiller Park yard. The crew disembarks and starts the shut down for the evening. The locals come out to admire this engin... (more)
Soo Line F7 #2225B poses at Schiller Park, August 1977.
An NS SD70 leads a pair of CN SD60 draper tapers on a short mixed freight.
WC GP40 3014 prepares to lead the Schiller Park Local out of the yard. Photographing a WC unit on the point today was not one of the goals on my list and it was a nice surprise.
A steam special ties up for the night. After nearly rolling the rails at tower B12 in Franklin Park when attempting to turn the engine the 261 was returned to Schiller Park. Crews contemplate on w... (more)
The Wisconsin Central paint isn't holding up very well on GP35 4011 at former Soo Schiller Park yard.
Wisconsin Central SD45 7505, seen here in Schiller Park, IL, on September 20, 1997, is the former WC 6505, originally BN 6505.
Waiting at Junction 19 for a fresh crew.
An NS C39-8 leads a C40-9W on CN train 340...and the C39-s were supposed to have been retired.....