IC 1022, CN 2260 and IC 1017 slowly roll south, down the siding, preparing to stop at the bridge.
A monster, 11,200 ft. (184 cars) M347 heads north through Crest Hill, powered by a CN SD60F, two IC SD70's and two CN SD70M-2's. In all my time railfanning, this sets the longest train record (176... (more)
In some nice, morning light, the EJ&E 675 is in charge of a late running AXS1, as it heads south through Crest Hill.
A lengthy AXS1 arrives at CTC Turner, with a solo EJ&E 675.
L511 (N21) has been a nocturnal train lately, however, it departed the yard today at 15:00, allowing the winter sunshine to beautifully bathe this classic, pair of EJ&E SD38-2's.
M390 slowly heads south through Crest Hill, approaching a 529A at Gaylord Road, where it will stop and flag the crossing.
EJ&E SD38-2 663 leads a late AXS1 east through Crest Hill.
Back on December 10th, 2008, the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern didn't have long to go. The CN deal was approved two weeks after this picture was taken. Here, we see a pair of the classic SD38-2's leadin... (more)