The CN&W 1689 is set to lead the bi-level train, with the BN 3 (EMD E9AM) on the rear to provide HEP, on station track one. On station two, the UP 1848 (GE B40-8) is set to lead the coach train, ... (more)

CNW 1689 departs out of the IRM depot with the bilevel train. Certainly quite the odd sight. BN 3 was at the other end providing the HEP.

The 1689 retains her stream generator details from its early days in commuter service. The 1689 is viewed here in yard 3 at IRM.

CNW 1689 rests outside at IRM.

CNW 1689 takes a rest at IRM during showcase weekend

CNW 1689 smokes up a show as it warms up for diesel days at IRM.

CNW 1689 stands at the focal point of a CNW night photo session among a CNW crane and a pair of high-hood GP units.

CNW RSD-5 1689 smokes it while it is started up at the IRM for Diesel Days 2017.

C&NW Nights at the Illinois Railway Museum.

One of the newer additions to the IRM C & NW roster sits outside the barn on display with other C & NW units at the winter Holiday express loading area.

A quartet of C&NW locomotives head down the main at the Illinois Railway Museum during the annual diesel days celebration. RSD-5 #1689 and SD40-2 #6847 are owned by the IRM while C44-9W's #8701 an... (more)

Storm light shines on a pair of Alcos as it downpours at the IRM.

CNW 1689 and Milwaukee 760 sit near the diesel shop at IRM before the start of diesel days.

Museum Showcase weekend at IRM featured the Frisco 1630 with a 11 car train, the beautiful Silver Pilot pulling the Nebraska Zephyr train set, many electric passenger cars, and this, representativ... (more)

CNW RSD-5 1689 and Milwaukee Road 760 wait near the diesel shop for their turns in the annual diesel parade for diesel days.