After the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) took over the Rocks commuter service things got a little more interesting during the transitional period from old to new equipment as shown on thi... (more)

On number 6 the Quad City Rocket on a very cold day.

Less than an hour out of Chicago this train will highball out of Joliet on its blistering 42 hour schedule to L.A. This was the hottest train on the Santa Fe.

# 12's train being brought back from peoria, the last run of #11 was the night before.

Things were hopping at Joliet yard this day. Note the unique switches in the yard along with the only remaining EJE GP38-2 703 in the background.

The Ottawa to Henry turn is approaching the old Big Four line to Zearing IL. This train has L&N switchers and Alcos in tow for Chrome Crankshaft at Silvis IL. The Iowa Railroad will forward thes... (more)