The two GP35CATs, powered by Caterpillar 3516 engines, were the "big power" for the Peoria & Pekin Union Railway back in the day, handling much of the heavy grain and coal interchange with the Iow... (more)
In March 2008, I published a photo (reference photo 228921) from this exact location. A comment posted on that photo said "Let me know when it's up for sale". Well Mitch, it seems that... (more)
Major changes have happened to this location over the years. In this photo, an outbound Metra leaves as construction loads are hoisted above for construction of 333 N. Canal St. (The Residences a... (more)
It's been almost 23 years since the date of the BNSF merger, and here's a consist right out of the post merger days. A former BN "white-face" SD40-2 is followed by a unit in BNSF herita... (more)