Departing Union Station under the Chicago skyline.

My seat at the front of this brown line train effectively provides an in-cab view of the trip around the loop.

The Phase I Heritage Unit leads a train south out of Union Station.

Green line train toward the loop

A loaded coal train emerges from under the 18th street bridge and heads toward the lift bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River.

The occasional orange line train runs from Kimball through the north side of the city on the route usually served by the brown line- the difference being that this train will run through the loop ... (more)

South Shore train makes its stop on 11th Street in Michigan City.

Franklin Park Railroad Days throwback

Rock Island service departs Lasalle Street Station.

A well-timed hike to Narin Falls concluded with a surprise run through the entrance to the Provincial Park.

Green line train runs south from the loop.

The BNSF east-bound stack train is passed swiftly by AMTK #4 - as I snag a few shots from the rear of the last coach car.

View from above UIC Blue Line station.

Night running in the Loop.