EJ&E 658, 672 and UP 6773 are working hard as they struggle with their eastbound, State Line coal train.
State Line loads head east through Frankfort, with EJ&E 668 in charge.
After a meet with its counterpart M342, the M343 heads west through Frankfort with a pair of CN SD70M-2's. Signs of double tracking the Matteson Sub are here.
Three EJ&E SD's lead the eastbound, loaded State Line coal train through Frankfort.
EJ&E 664, 650 and 662 have the throttles jammed wide open in run 8, creating a sound that cannot be matched, as they struggle to make 10 MPH with the eastbound, loaded State Line coal train.
EJ&E 664, 650 and 662 roll east through Frankfort with the loaded State Line coal train.
EJ&E 660, 650 and 662 slowly creep along at 5 MPH with the eastbound loaded State Line coal train. The throttle is jammed wide open in run 8...no better sound!
Cab close-up of EJ&E 663. How much longer will we be able to catch EJ&E orange?
An eastbound State Line Empties coal train waits for a crew at Frankfort's Wolf Road. The new crew will take the train to an interchange with BNSF.
EJ&E 660, 650 and 662 struggle through Frankfort with the eastbound loaded State Line coal train.
EJ&E SD38-2 660 leads the eastbound State Line coal train through Frankfort
The State Line Empties wait at Frankfort for a new crew to continue the journey west. This is the last day of the storied EJ&E. Catch the orange units while you can. They looked gorgeous on the J'... (more)
The eastbound State Liner continues its trip to the State Line Power Plant as it rolls through Frankfort.
EJ&E SD38-2 674 and one of the three leased HLCX engines lead a eastbound manifest through Frankfort.
