The CNW trio, this time with CNW 8646 in the lead, heads east with MCBPR. As much as I like the heritage engine, which usually seems to be the leader, it is nice to see an original unpatched CNW l... (more)
The CNW trio (C44-9W's 8646 and 8701 and SD70ACe 1995) are back together as they lead the eastbound manifest from Council Bluffs, IA to Proviso Yard (MCBPR), through La Fox.
CNW Trio heads east through Meredith, 20 miles from its destination at Proviso Yard.
Return of the Trio - the eastbound CNWs have entered Chicagoland, this time with a UP 1995 sandwich.
This was nice. The other railfans were not happy to see the heritage unite trailing, but I liked seeing an oldie leading! Notice the conductor is holding a sign. The sign says, "Go Away!"
Looking sweet under the lights at Proviso.
The C&NW duo climb into LaFox with thier short manifest.
A bad-order car stopped this train at Cortland, just east of DeKalb. The resulting delay meant this train passed through the coal tower in the afternoon.
Sliding down the hill enroute to Proviso.
The last two CNW locomotives wait for their next run west in the early morning hours of a cool September morning. Hi Mueller.
The dynamic duo heads east thru Meredith.
The morning cloud cover gave the "storm light" appearance to this shot.
The obligatory shot at Peck.
Rolling up and thru the curve east of De Witt.
With a crew change complete, the 8646 starts to pull.
