UP 1943 leads CSX P901-22 west as it flies over the diamonds of East Chicago, Indiana. This is where the classic Cal Tower sat for many years guarding the old B&OCT, IHB, and EJ&E.
CSXT 1212 shuffles around CSX Y123-20 before it leaves CN's Kirk Yard for CSX's Barr Yard. This specific area is the D & R Yard section of Kirk in Gary, Indiana.
The BLE duo heads south through Branchton under the BLE signal bridge. At this point I had been battling food poisoning all day long but got the specific shot I wanted on the trip!
Looking on from the top of Tulip Trestle, INRD 9004 leads SAHW west over the 1905 built trestle. The bridge was built by the Indianapolis Southern Railroad which later became part of the Illinois ... (more)