New paint is still a year away as ICE 4207 & 4206 show off their SP roots as they bring a freight thru Rockford, IL in May of 2004. ICE 4207 is ex-SP 7246 and is now Copper Basin 304.

ICE 4207 switches Davis Junction, IL in May of 2009.

ICE Local heading back to South Beloit, Illinois.

The Beloit local heads south towards Davis Jct as they climb the grade south of the Killbuck Creek. This local will go to Davis and drop off their 15 cars and then head back north to Beloit with c... (more)

Returning south from Janesville via ex-MILW trackage with cars picked up from Freedom Plastics, the 922 job nears Beloit. A companion shot is seen Railroad: Iowa, Chicago & Eastern
Locomotive: EMD GP40-2
Location: Afton, Wisconsin, USA
Locomotive #: ICE 4207
Train ID: 922
Photo Date: February 08, 2007

IC&E crosses a stream along the Rock River on an old wooden bridge. Click here to see a shot further down the line.

ICE 4207 cruises through Kirkland making every bell of its Nathan M5R24 air horn scream.

ICE 4207 high balls Kingston in route to Davis Jct.

After meeting ICE 6405 east, ICE 4207 high tails it west under the CN Freeport Sub and through a scenic cut in the trees.

ICE 4207 awaits the arrival of ICE 6405 east with ethanol train MAUCC.

ICE 4207 and 4206 arrive Spaulding to interchange cars to The J and pick up their cars for Davis Jct.

ICE 4207 and sister 4206 hustle across the countryside on their way to Davis Jct, passing a classic Illinois farm on the way.

The ICE Davis Turn sprints back to Davis Junction on a nice November afternoon. It's caught here passing the 73.6 defect detector, complete with Nathan M5 air horn screaming; making a nice treat ... (more)

Regular Merchandise Train from St. Paul, MN - Kansas City, MO. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)

Basking in the late November sunlight the ICE 4207 waits for an appointment with the paint booth and a coat of blue and gold. The front door gives a clue to it's future.