During Diesel Day's the coach train was powered by the CB&Q 9911-A (EMC E5A), SLRG 102 (EMD E9B), and BN-3 (EMD E9AM) for a trip. Here the train has reversed from station to the main to complete... (more)
The newly resesitated C&NW 4160 keeps fine company outside barn 2.
Another of the GP40X rebuilds hangs out on the south side of Bensenville yard.
Stored with her stack capped and horn removed.
Classic power done right!!!
From another fine IRM production, The 803 has a freight train on her coupler while the CSS 34 leads a two car interurban on the station lead.
The first F59PHI to get full Metra paint leads a McHenry bound commuter train into the station stop at Cary.
A "patchless" bandit works the east end of Bensenville
The Manly Junction owned Rock Island E units were on loan to the Hub City Heritage Museum for "Railroad Days" display. Here the slant nosed 630 sits, casting it's reflection on the rail... (more)
"Art deco" bridge over the Amtrak station platform.
A couple of more new units sit in Proviso.
Under the wires, a rare "revenue" move of UP equipment comes off the IRM mainline and into station track two.
Sure wish all the red & silver super fleet still looked like this.
Looking much nicer after a recent bath..
Just try to imagine the number of times this Mars light has gone side / up to side / down.