As we all know, newer isn't always better. The concrete whistle post that was here was replaced by the cheap fence post.
Wide angle shot of the 656 pulling past the conductor before backing through the number 10 switch.
The J local departs the Waukegan yard and parallels Pershing Road for a short distance. I shot I've tried to get for years but the 703 always faced the wrong direction.
EJ&E 656 is in charge of switching out the east end today, as it heads back to pick up its next set of cars.
The 656 leads the Sutton local south out of Waukegan.
EJ&E SD38-2 656 switches the yard at Joliet.
Shortly after leading the JSW1 (L509) into the yard, EJ&E 656 pauses for a moment.
In some nice, morning sunshine, EJ&E 656 leads the AXS1 (or L519 in CN terms) south through Crest Hill, IL.
EJ&E 656 and CN 7033 switch the east end of the yard.
EJ&E SD38-2 656 switches Joliet Yard.
The EJ&E makes a very rare appearance at Joliet Union Station as it heads to Plaines to pick up a bad ordered car. It is passing Silver Cross Field, home of the Jackhammers.
N21 heads north through Crest Hill with a pair of classic EJ&E SD38-2's.
EJ&E 656 and straight SD38 654 double team the afternoon line train as it departs Kirk yard for Joliet.