GTW GP9R 4622, one of five left in the GT blue scheme at the time, leads CN's "Furball" local west of Seward, IL on its way back to Freeport to tie up for the day.
In the warm morning glow, GTW 4929 is going down track that sees very little use, which is evident by the weeds growing around the rail. Usually, they only use it for MOW cars.
The now retired GTW 5922 sits at rest in Wallace Yard.
The FURBALL (Freeport Local) is pulling across the grade crossing in Elroy IL. In moments, they will back down the adjacent track to service Lena Builders. They get cars about once a week. Note th... (more)
The Freeport local crew, Jim and Jerry (the most friendly raiload workers I've ever met!) step down from their good old GTW SD40-2 after another long day. Note the snow on the plow, I figured it w... (more)
No, your not seeing things, the engine (A VERY rare GTW GP9R) is leaning slightly, as it is on some pretty shakey yard track, as the conductor is seen giving him orders. Here it is pulling a cut o... (more)
Jim, the engineer of the FURBALL (Freeport Switcher), accelerates, across Stagecoach Trail Rd, and starts towards Freeport. This engine is very rare, as it is an old GTW GP9R. It was once a high h... (more)
WC 7509, at Freeport with some snow. VERY interesting unit!! First of all, the 5 on the road number is hardly ledgeable. Also, you cant see the words "Wisconsin Central" on the side, and third, th... (more)
