Everybody look right! A couple of very tame ducks hang around the Amtrak employees feeding them. They were nice enough to pose for a few photos.
Several people participating in the Lerro Productions getting photos of the MILW 261 going away on one of many great photo run-by's
"Public Enemies" film crews get things set up shortly after the 261 entered the station. They covered up the advertisements and painted the yellow safety-step black. Ex-Montreal commuter cars were... (more)
Deadhead move towards Glencoe. A cloud got the sun at the last second, but thanks to digital photography, the shot still came out OK.
Recreating the "Good Ole Days" at Norwood, with Milwaukee Road 261. Thanks to Lerro Productions for setting this up.
The crew stands and talks as the 261 puffs away in a view that is reminiscent of the transition era of railroading. The 261 was in Chi-town for a movie shoot during the weekend.
Pace shot near Stewart. Thanks to Lerro Productions for the train; Steve Glischinski for driving.
My attempt at a pan shot, a la Mitch Goldman. Taken at F22 @ 1/30th of a second (I'm not brave enough to try 1/6th yet, Mitch!)
261 is serviced and inspected at La Crosse. The dirty engine photographs well.
All bicycle activity on the sidewalk has ceased for the time being.
Just another day in 1954 as Milwaukee Road #261 clears the cross bucks with a freight at Jet Avenue, in Glencoe, Minnesota - compliments of Mr Peabody, Sherman and Pete Lerro. Yes... one more #26... (more)
Milwaukee 261 bends into the setting sun heading home.
There will be no stopping to pick up passengers at the Dells today..
"Art deco" bridge over the Amtrak station platform.