Normally nocturnal Q594 battles snowdrifts as it traverses the former B&O east from Decatur, Illinois.

Looking down. Horizon unlevel, indeed.

First revenue run!

Pre-Santa Train passenger special slams through the freshly rebuilt and now CTC-equipped interlocking at Linton at a cool 40mph (confirmed by Mr. AEI back there). Believe it!

Normally nocturnal Q594 battles snowdrifts as it traverses the former B&O east from Decatur, Illinois.

Lightning looks purple when there's heavy rain between you and it.

Too much exhaust?

You know what do when YOU see this... That's right, Duck And Cover. Unexpectedly fast plow train clearing Hennepin branch.

9001/9002 negotiate the undulating profile of the long spur between Hazelton and Prosperity Mine, which is roughly midpoint between Hazelton and Petersburg as you view a map. Despite the INRD equ... (more)

Hi-rail Suburban "EX-1" has reached the end of its authority at Bedford. CSX still operates the line from this point southward. Both mileposts indicate distance to Chicago -- MP 262.5 is measure... (more)

Classic Taconite Harbor view, with a boat ready to take the load. Note the water spray in the distance unsuccessfully trying to quell the dust cloud from this load of "fines".