Hoffman Transportation's veteran SW8, HTCX #2000, shuffles cars around at their transload facility in Channahon, Illinois. Old Glory waves in the background. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is e... (more)
The BP Whiting Refinery recently had a new contract service take effect and Rail Switching Service (RSSX) was the chosen one. GP15-1 #685, formerly of Missouri Pacific heritage, is seen shuffling ... (more)
I don't think anyone was expecting a lash-up like this out of Galesburg today! KCSM AC4400CW #4555, still in its classic grey ghost scheme, leads a pair of Ferromex locos through Hodgkins, closing... (more)
A vintage SW8 spends its days shuffling cars around the Stepan Company plant in Elwood, Illinois. Labeled as the SCLX 2001, this unit's past is a bit of a mystery, but I'm always open to hearing i... (more)
The south side of Chicago is full of treasures when it comes to trains. On the list of treasures is Maryland Pig Iron of Illinois' veteran Conrail SW8. Still in virtually untouched Conrail big blu... (more)