Three WSOR E's wait for the METX 2605 out of Grayslake to pass before they can continue on it's business trip to Chicago. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTq_2zAc-Kg
SOO Line 1003, an ALCO 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive, makes it's way past a CN no trespassing sign. This line was originally built by the Milwaukee Road.
Two GP39-2's return light to the BNSF Rochelle Yard after doing some switching just past the junction.
Westbound coal empties leave the town of Geneva and it's famous track-side red barn and continue west into a setting sun.
With the temperature only at a whopping 5* heat wave (-10 windchill) and my camera flashing low battery, I snap a shot of one of the best consist that I have seen on this line in awhile, IC 1010 (... (more)
WSOR 2054 is at the end of the line in both track and time on the WSOR. Wisconsin & Southern plans to retire the two "Skunks" (2054 and 2055) as they reach there last leg of operation.
Farewell to Chicago's Outer Belt Railway, The J, as of December 24th the official STB ruling has approved the CN/EJE merger that so many suburbs have fought for the last 8 months Railroad: Elgin, Joliet & Eastern RailwayLocomotive: EMD SD38-2Location: West Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: EJE 663Train ID: N-21Photo Date: September 21, 2008
With the ice still frozen the DME 6054 pulls the daily St Paul to Kansas City manifest out of town.
An old silo and motel sign help frame a fallen flag paint scheme nicely as the crew of DME 6054 does some set out work.
Ready...Set...Go!!! Video Here!!!
A snowy day helped add to the excitement and composition of WSOR's Santa Special which was led by SOO Line number 1003
A container train bound for Los Angeles makes its way past a century old water tower.
With a company consisting of only 3 employees including the owner it can be hard work on this terminal road and with the cold, wet rain, days like today make it even harder. Railroad: Iowa TractionLocomotive: Baldwin-Westinghouse SteeplecabLocation: Mason City, Iowa, USALocomotive #: IATR 54Train ID: IATRPhoto Date: October 24, 2008
In the final moments of light on the final day of January 2010, a UP loaded coal train rumbles on through Nelson, IL. Cl... (more)
Nothing like Steam and Snow. View the video of this chase at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2nNH0RHjt0
