As an autorack train shoved into IHB's Blue Island Yard, it didn't take long for me to notice it was no ordinary autorack. Included in the train consist was CRGX 1528, a former ATSF Alco S4. Built... (more)

Cargill S-4 1528 sits at the end of their tracks, with an unknown future. Having been displaced by CLCX S-2M 9698 roughly a year ago, it has sat down here ever since.

Built as ATSF 1528 in 1952, this Alco S4 found a home at the Cargill elevator (formerly Continental Grain) in Gilman, IL for 44 years. Finally, in late 2018 it was donated and shipped by flat car ... (more)

Built as ATSF 1528 in 1952, this Alco S4 found a home at the Cargill elevator (formerly Continental Grain) in Gilman, IL for 44 years. Finally, in late 2018 it was donated and shipped by flat car ... (more)