A train rolls into Vencennes on Eclipse Day. We picked this spot where we could watch trains while waiting. A McDonalds was nearby.

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as one of CSX's newer motors leads a southbound one of 7 trains we would see in 7 hours.

This was the 2nd of 7 trains we saw waiting for the Eclipse

Otto found this classic crummy at the Vincennes Indiana B&O yard in 1950. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

A four car passenger train is departing Vincennes Indiana in 1950. Otto Conrad Perry photo, from my collection.

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as a local works south. Totality is now 30 minutes away!

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as one of CSX's veterans leads a southbound just as the moon is touching the sun.

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as one of CSX's newer motors leads a southbound one of 7 trains we would see in 7 hours.

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as steel train rolls by with a single motor leading

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as steel train rolls by with two motors bringing up the rear

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as grain train one of 7 trains we would see while waiting for the eclipse

It's Eclipse Day in Vincennes Indiana as CSXT M648 rolls through town. A parking area behind the McDonalds made for the perfect spot to wait taking in trains whilst waiting.

CSX was several months old when the former B&O Vincennes local "The Wabash Flash" was on the River Main to switch a customer further in town. It is crossing the former B&O line from Cin... (more)

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Southbound coal train making a meet with a northbound freight with automobile traffic at Vincennes, IN || August 1973