Study in EMD Styling: The 31 and 60 sit side-by-side at Shops Yard. Although the RS1325 is quite diminutive compared to the SD18, the cabs and noses of the two locomotives are virtually id... (more)

Nightfall on the C&IM
A lineup of Chicago and Illinois Midland power rests at the railroad’s shops at Springfield, Illinois, on the evening of January 26, 1985. All-EMD, left to right... (more)

C&IM RS1325 #30 working at Ellis, IL || October 1987

I&M 30 North passes the mammoth coal-fired power plant at Kincaid. Despite its location in the heart of Central Illinois, Kincaid's main function is to supply electricity to the Midwestern megalo... (more)

The I&M "Powerton Roadswitcher" passes the Aventine ethanol plant in Pekin, Illinois.

The 31 emerges from one of the car shop buildings after spotting the RIP (repair in place) track. This is about as close as you're going to get to a "tunnel" shot in Central Illinois.

One of the two RS1325 locomotives on the Illinois and Midland.

Classic Tower/Classic Power: Two of I&M's classic locomotives, RS1325 30 and SD18 60, pass Ridgely Tower with a southbound Havana Turn.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em!

C&IM RS1325 #31 in Springfield, IL.

On a cold February afternoon I&M 30 switches the Tazewell & Peoria's Limit Yard in Peoria, IL. Back during the winter I&M 30 spent time on the power short Tazewell & Peoria to help out.

I&M 30 and crew prepare to switch the Kellar Branch in Peoria, IL.

In a lashup only the I&M could create, a RS1325 and SD18 lead a train of empty CWEX coal hoppers to the TZPR RIP track.

I&M 30 switching on the Kellar Branch in Peoria, IL. I&M 30 and 31 were the only two RS1325's to be built. Both units are ex - C&IM.

A short I&M train heads under the river docks at Creve Couer.