50 degrees for the middle of December isn't bad and the water wasn't to cold either as I waited for the Metra inbound to Joliet

An up-close look at the results of rail burn at sunset

The High speed rail work is moving along as the TRT-909 and the rail train along with scores of other equipment make their way through Wilmington and Braidwood, this crew is far ahead preparing th... (more)

I don't condone graffiti or take pictures of it, but when I saw this going through the yard, it amazed me. How long did it take and how do you get that high up, not to mention the amount of paint... (more)

The sun is finally starting to set after the thermometer hit 101 today, as the crew of the EJ&E 671 finished up their local job at Smurfit and now get a brief moment to rest on their short 5 mile ... (more)

Although these concrete ties that are part of the High speed rail project may appear to be new to the industry, some may find it surprising that concrete ties were in use on the EJ&E Railway at Wh... (more)

Right after reading an article in the July Trains Magazine today about Bryon Hill, WI with a photo of the EJ&E 666, The 666 makes an appearance at the Joliet Yard.

The EJ&E 531 caboose at her final resting place, The Park Forest, IL Rail Park. Click here ... (more)

A well worn EJ&E key in an open Keline lock rests on a well worn switch stand

A top view of "Rail Burn" with the added reflection from a sunny blue sky

The greatest effort required from a locomotive is when starting from a stop. If too much power is applied the turning force to the wheel will greatly exceed the opposing friction of the surface of... (more)

With a few minutes before sunset EJ&E 671 is about to duck into the siding to do it's local job

An exploded tank car or did it just fall apart like in a cartoon? Actually this site is owned by US Railcar Inc. they slice & dice old rail cars, apparently the work day came to an end and this i... (more)

The Cloudy day set the mood as the Old Chicago & Alton Depot was demolished today. Railroad: Union Pacific
Locomotive: N/A
Location: Wilmington, Illinois, USA
Locomotive #: N/A
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: February 07, 2012

Another ex B&O Caboose left at the end of the line, literally, (you can see the old RI double track ends a few feet behind.) I was inspired by fellow RP photographer Janusz Mrozek with his "Guys? ... (more)