An interesting mashup of power on this empty taconite train bends around the curve through freshly snow flocked trees approaching Minntac where they will load more pellets before heading southbou... (more)

A trio of IC SD70's lead southbound Bessemer ore train CN U702 through Conneautville, Pennsylvania and past the 113.7 searchlight signals just south of town.

IC SD70's still continue their presents on the L509 and on this day, IC 1033 rolls through Plainfield on a beautiful spring morning en-route back to Morris for another day of work.

After finishing up work in Morris, IC 1025 leads its train back to Joliet Yard rolling through Plainfield past Caton Farm Road.

A trio of Illinois Central SD70's leads a southbound ore train over the CN Bessemer Sub through CE in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. While not a control point, CE is the location where the line splits... (more)

As a 600 axle manifest flies north, an IC repaint works Industries off of Van Dyke Road.

Amit the CoronaVirus Outbreak, outdoor activities grind to a halt across the globe. On a Gorgeous Spring morning, Essential Railroad workers take L509 down the River Line with a pair of Illinois C... (more)

IC 6251 shoves a loaded taconite train onto dock 6, a truly impressive sight to see.

On a sunny March afternoon, a trio of former Illinois Central SD70's lead a southbound Bessemer ore train past the searchlight signals at MD South.

After shoving a southbound mixed freight up Byron Hill, IC 6250 and BLE 901 cross over the Fond du Lac River as they head back north towards Shops.

Crossing atop a frozen Whiteface River that's currently living up to its name, loaded Minntac pellets cruise south down the former DMIR Missabe Sub at Kelsey beneath crystal clear blue skies. This... (more)

A trio of Illinois Central SD70's lead a short southbound ore train on the CN Bessemer Sub. The train is approaching Summerville Road in East Springfield, Pennsylvania.

Illinois Central SD40A #6013, at East Thomas Yard, was one of 18 units built with the oversized fuel tank. #6013 was built August 1969. Unit later was re# Illinois Central Gulf #6013. In August ... (more)

With a short train in tow, a trio of IC SD70's have an easy run up the grade as they head out of the harbor in Conneaut, Ohio and cross over Conneaut Creek.

A trio of Illinois Central SD70's lead a loaded ore train as it crosses into Pennsylvania after leaving the harbor in Conneaut, Ohio. Overnight snow is already melting across the rural scene with ... (more)