EJ&E's "Satan unit" runs light long hood forward en route to service a local industry.
THe southbound Texas Eagle passes the semaphores at Brighton Park.
3 freight trains converge at Brighton Park as a CTA Orange Line train passes overhead.
Amtrak units bask in the sun at the 18th St. facility just south of downtown.
The Illini backs into Union Station after reversing off the St. Charles Air Line as Chicago's spectacular July 4 fireworks light up the sky.
3 freshly delivered GE's make their first run west.
2 shiny EMD demos idle outside of the roundhouse at Calumet Yard awaiting their "test drive" on the NS. Note the brand new EMD logos and number boards replacing the original GM ones.
Crossing the Fox River on Metra's Milwaukee West district.
This conductor really loves his job...
A South Shore caboose sits in the yard near the state line.
The NS Manhattan local only runs once or twice a week. The line is mainly used by Metra's Southwest service.
An Iowa Interstate transfer to the IHB backs through the junction.
A CSX freight heads north through Blue Island Junction as a Metra Rock Island commuter train passes overhead.
A CN freight out of Glenn Yard passes the famed semaphores at Brighton Park.
Passengers stare in amazement as the Texas Eagle actually arrives on time.
