The Nelsons, taking a cue from a couple other railfans, pulled up their pant cuffs and waded out into Turtle Creek to capture this Nickel Plate special, eastbound on the CNW. Behind the engine ar... (more)

Special charter train with PM 1225 at Carland

Special charter train with PM 1225

Tasseling corn frames the 261 as it heads to the Dells.

Racing the setting sun home to Milwaukee after a long day's work, Milwaukee 261 has a clear track ahead.

Milwaukee 261 eases past the Miller Brewing plant.

Westbound MILW 261 makes like a Hiawatha on jointed rail over the C&M sub 65.5 miles north of Chicago.

Backing up into the R&SW at Sturtevant, the Cedar Rapids gets the once-over from Steve Sandburg while the Conductor keeps an eye open for clear track from within.

261 right at home.

A day out riding the Harley? I don't think so.

Steve Sandburg tightens a valve, soon the 261 will highball this service stop.

261 is serviced and inspected at La Crosse. The dirty engine photographs well.

All bicycle activity on the sidewalk has ceased for the time being.

Milwaukee 261 bends into the setting sun heading home.

There will be no stopping to pick up passengers at the Dells today..