Reading the Illinois Central E unit was to lead the 2013 CN Holiday train I thought I should get out to see this train never knowing how long the 101 would remain. I spent the full day from Gilma... (more)
The classic business car Strathcona brings up the rear of the CP holiday train as it splits 2nd Street in Bellevue.
The Canadian Pacific holiday train rumbles down 2nd street in historic Bellevue. The train stop north of town has a large crowd waiting on this mild evening.
A cheer rose up as the KJR arrived at Smithfield, the last stop for the Holiday train which started 8:30AM at Mapleton. Santa is a little late and the crew has had a long day but everyone waiti... (more)
CSX former Rock Island bridge west of Joliet Union Station over Des Plaines River "1932 Subdivided Warren through truss lift bridge with two Baltimore through truss approach spans" ... (more)