The Belt's 8AM transfer departs Clearing with BRC GP38-2 581 and a leased Helm SD45 trailing with a decently sized train for the CN's Glen Yard on the old GM&O. An actual caboose trailed the train... (more)
Outbound BRC train led by a BRC geep and an ex SP SD45, this train also had a caboose!
The venerable Alco's pull a drag to Proviso yard on the IHB passing under the BN. The smoke would belch and the sounds were awesome!
BRC 125 with its "updated paint scheme" still shines in the evening sun.
BRC 530 idles at the west end of Clearing Yard at dawn.
The well worn control stand.
BRC S6 #420 idles away while a crew member throws a switch for their next move.
A BRC local waits for an IC&E train to get out of the way ahead before continuing north.
Belt Railway of Chicago engine house tracks
UP 4067 idles away as the BRC hump tower is busy sorting out cars.
Engines wait for there turn to be fueled and checked over before the next trip out on the iron road
The BRC gathers power from the Diesel shop to return home.
Belt RR 420 and hack #223 pull a cut of baretables out at the west end of Clearing Yard.