Various GE and EMD engines in Galesburg, IL.

A BNSF B40-8W stands still at the locomotive facility in Galesburg, IL.

Various engines of different schemes rest in the engine terminal in Galesburg, IL.

There's nobody in the cab. BNSF remote-control SD40-2 No. 6926 pulls a long string of cars out the east end of the yard. The RCO is way back in the yard using a belt back to control the locomotive... (more)

An old crossbuck sign is lit by nothing but the Milky Way galaxy.

Late in the afternoon, a workman inspects B-unit No. 7198, as well as the SD40-2s on either side of it, before they return to work on the hump.

Near sunset, a westbound vehicle train departs Galesburg Yard by flying over the main line that heads for southern Illinois, and then curves onto the Ottumwa Sub to head west.

BNSF 6048 brings up the rear of a northbound coal empty at Saluda.

The usual variety of motive power sits in Galesburg yard.

Various engines at the locomotive terminal in Galesburg, IL.

An SD45 rebuild unit sits in Galesburg Yard.

Late in the evening after the lights have come on, power from a BNSF local arrives at the engine facility. Not long before this, an intense downpour engulfed the entire yard.

In the evening following a major downpour, an SD40 and SD39 work Galesburg Yard. The storm has left large puddles throughout the yard, which reflect the illumination from the yard lights. The loco... (more)

Various units from different railroads sit in Galesburg yard at the engine facilities.

With the bulk of the car knocking is complete, the lone SD40-2 BNSF 1825 is getting ready to make the shovel move, and belt pack operator will cut the 2 bay hopper on the fly, heading to designate... (more)