Taking its' first miles on the Elgin Sub off the Belt Ry. of Chicago, last light finds its way to this blue and gold six axle trio headed into the fading sun.
After picking up 20 cars at Serena, the Illinois Railway's train for the BNSF at Eola storms out of town on this former CB&Q branch to Ottawa, Illinois.
The CRSA (Chicago Railroad Superintendant's Association) special leaves the windy city behind, as Metra #2224's headlights reflect in the fresh chocolate paint on one of Iowa Pacific's dome cars. ... (more)