403 underneath the famed Highlands Bridge.

A Bluebonnet GP30 is in charge of the local today. The local stops at the Pepperidge Farm bread factory by Fairview Avenue, and Hines Lumber, between Main Street and Belmont Road.

That's about 17,600 horses dashing through the snow.

186 about to duck under the Oak Street bridge. Can you spot all four water towers?

Relatively new GEVO meanders through town with westbound empties. The train had to stop soon after due to switch problems ahead holding up trains.

BNSF 5362 and train meet New-Logoed BNSF 5780 on a westbound coal empty.

198's reflection in the ticket agent's window makes for an interesting shot. In the window are three signs for safe travel on/near Metra trains.

Rain, fog, and trains - just another day in paradise.

I get to ride in style back to Downers Grove, with a classic F40 pulling my train.

A pair of pumpkins kick up a snowstorm on their way west with M-BRCGAL (RCHI450) in tow.

Make a wish - there's plenty of dandelions for everyone!

The bike racks are full at the moment, as most of their owners are in Chicago. Another cold, cloudy day in the Midwest.

Two Dash 9s and an EMDX Sd60 lead an intermodal out of Chicago under blue skies. 4141 has both kinds of antennae on it's roof. Notice the UFO passing overhead.

A relatively new ES44DC, two numbers short of having the new logo, comes by one of the more interesting warning devices employed at crossings. A flashing yellow light and lit-up sign warn motorist... (more)

An interesting paint job...The nose herald now reads "Sant" due to the fact that the complete left side of the the front of the locomotive is painted red.