An EB "Z" train heads east for Chicago from the PNW.
Per rule, BNSF 4815 west had to stop and be talked by red signals at both ends of the controlled siding. Now she's on the move and begins to throttle up out of the dip in the hogback at Chana. T... (more)
A westbound stack train splits the old CBQ signals between Knoll and Hemstock Roads. These signals are slatted to be replaced soon.
A westbound high-priority freight splits the old CBQ signals at the east end of Chana. These signals are slatted to be replaced.
A westbound auto train lights up the old CBQ block signals at MP 89.1 and activates the Knoll Rd crossing gates. New block signals are in place on either side of this pair, so these old Q signals... (more)
A trio of CSX units head west with a high-priority manifest for the Pacific Northwest.
The Chana Grain Elevator Dwarfs this stack train as it speeds west.
slight panning....
A grain local thunders on by the grain elevator in the small town of Chana. Made sure to get the flag in the shot in honor of Veteran's Day.
The westbound Z-train exits the siding after meeting an eastbound stack train too big to fit in the siding.