The recently repainted CIRY 1209 leads its train down an industrial spur east of Western Ave after reaching its own tracks again. The first photo in this series is Railroad: Central Illinois Railroad Co.Locomotive: EMD SW1200Location: Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: CIRY 1209Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: May 25, 2010
The CIRY 1209 leads its train parallele to Western Ave after interchanging with the BNSF at Western Ave yard. Next photo in series is photo in this series is Railroad: Central Illinois Railroad Co.Locomotive: EMD SW1200Location: Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: CIRY 1209Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: May 25, 2010
While waiting for the CIRY to enter Western Ave yard, this transfer run enters the yard, crossing over the yard's namesake. I think a lot of homemakers agree with the saying on the back of the de... (more)
With Damen Ave traffic stopped, freshly painted CIRY 1209 continues toward the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. The track looks like it could use some work! Next photo in series is ... (more)
Freshly painted 1209 picks up some gons full of scrap metal before heading to the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. Kevin,is that you?! Next photo in series is Railroad: Central Illinois Railroad Co.Locomotive: EMD SW1200Location: Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: CIRY 1209Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: May 25, 2010
Freshly painted 1209 waits for Damen Ave to clear before shoving some gons full of scrap metal to the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. Western Ave is next to the blue YMCA building ... (more)
An outbound commuter train passes Lake St tower and under it's namesake.
An ecclectic mix of BNSF warbonnet, Conrail and SLRG leads the BRCGAL west. These units were on their way back to Colorado, but were set out at Eola due to no paperwork!
Due to an operational issue at the next crossover, the commuter rush was halted for nearly a half an hour. Here can be seen no less than Five trains continuing their journey to Chciago. ... (more)
A st Louis train begins it's journey across the Chicago river. UP's canal st yard can be seen in the distance. This is the site of last year's derailment of UP locos from the same yard.
The conductor waits for passengers to disembark from one of the last trains of the night from Chicago.
An outbound express passes an inbound local during the morning rush. There's a high green on track two for another inbound express.
No, they're not in danger like the girl in 320571! This is an eastbound train TO Chicago. With the way the b... (more)
A CTA orange line train flys over Tom Ping park's stylish pagoda on its way to Midway airport. The Chicago River is in the foreground. My 200th picture!
Due to an operational problem, the morning fleet was held up for twenty minutes at West Hinsdale. There are four trains in this view.
