These are the last operating and manned semaphores in Chicago land. This Jct. is owned by CSXT and manned by NS. Apparently rumor has it, these semaphores aren’t going to be coming down anytime ... (more)
APA 81 leads 3 other Alcos into BNSF's small yard in Holbrook, AZ.
This manifest flys around the corner and heads east.
The 2nd locomotive in our consist had an issue (bad traction motor), and was placed in the BNSF's Gallup yard. We sat for about 2 and a half hours. ISO 100 8" F/8
A pair of IC EMDs head up M337 out of Hawthorne.
BICB passes a pair of CSXT GP15Ts at Rockdale, IL. ISO 100 2" F/22
This ex. Rock Island signal bridge may have its days numbered.
BICB waits for Metra traffic to clear up to proceed west.
The auto rack train prepares to hit the UP Geneva Sub.
BICB gets ready to depart Blue Island with a storm gathering in the background.
WSOR's E9s lay over in Amtraks 14th street yard. ISO 100, 10", F/8.
Metra 401 recently named for Oliver Tibbles passes the remains of a CB&Q signal bridge.
WSOR's E9s leads a passenger special into CUS and pass Lake Street Tower.
This ACe waits to be tested at La Grange, IL.
WSOR E9's, an Amtrak P42, a Metra headed for CUS, and a C&S (BN) caboose all in the same photo. Thats kinda cool.