Performing a photo runby as part of the Steam Returns 1977 Excursion.

EMDX 1201 passes through the small town of Albers Illinois on its way to Savanna Georgia.

EMDX #1201 leads the O55 around the curve in south central Illinois on a cool fall day.

The Norfolk Southern president's special speeds through rural Albers at 70mph on its way to Kentucky.

The Norfolk Southern president's special speeds through rural Albers at 70mph on its way to Kentucky.

Eastbound 69G passes the location of the former Monterey Mine cutoff.

Eastbound NS M67 passes the location of the former Monterey Mine cutoff.

Westbound grain train NS 57E passes the location of the former Monterey Mine cutoff.

Westbound NS 168 passes the location of the former Monterey Mine cutoff.

Westbound NS 168 at the location of the old Monterey Mine cutoff. (Turnout long since removed, however a turnout frog still exists in the ditch alongside the right-of-way at this location.)

Westbound NS 375 at the location of the old Monterey Mine cutoff. (Turnout long since removed, however a turnout frog still exists in the ditch alongside the right-of-way at this location.)

Westbound NS 224 at the location of the old Monterey Mine cutoff. (Turnout long since removed, however a turnout frog still exists in the ditch alongside the right-of-way at this location.)

E/B NS 223 approaching Albers, IL on this steamy Saturday morning

5-motors running Elephant-style stampede thru Albers....

GP38AC on the point of eastbound 111 comes singing through Albers, IL