CSX AC4400CW 383 leads CP 686 east through the Dells.
NS 7202 leads CP 686 south through Des Plaines, Illinois on its way to CP's Bensenville Yard.
A CP SD60 and an SD60M, both former Soo Line units, hold with train 686 at Atkinson Road in Libertyville, awaiting signal indication through Rondout.
A pair of NS SD80MACs lead CP 686 south through Des Plaines. Catching a 80MAC in this region isn't easy, let alone a pair.
Ferromex 4063 pulls up to Riverdale to await a recrew. The foreign duo looked great in the morning sunlight.
A pair of sharp Ferromex SD70ACe's lead CP 686 by Barr Yard, closing in on Riverdale where the CP crew will swap out with a CSX crew.
A duo of SD80MACs lead 686 south through Des Plains
A pair of NS SD80MAC's lead CP 686 on the approach to Mount Prospect Road in Des Plaines. This was a great catch during the golden hour.
A CP SD60 and a GP38-2 lead 686 up Lake Hill, rounding the curve at Waterford Avenue.
KCS 4125 and CSX 7635 lead eastbound ethanol train #686 over the CP Chicago Sub through Genoa, IL, bound for CSX rails in Chicago.
A Veteran SD40-2 pulls 686 south through CP Norma on the New Line
CP 686 rounds the curve at Howard Street with a KCS SD70MAC leading the way.
CP 686 slowly rolls up to B17 with a nice KCS SD70MAC in charge.
Train 686 notches up to make the short but heavy grade out of the Zumbro River Valley east of Rochester, MN, also known as Haver Hill. It was a true surprise to see a pack of three RCP&E SD40-2's ... (more)
An EMD for CSX leads an all CSX consist on a CP ethanol load, with a hint of fall color starting. Power 4707,3071,8123.
