An ethanol train holds on the BRC, awaiting signal indication at Cragin to hop onto the CP Elgin Sub. Leading is a zebra striped C40-8M. Today, a good majority of these "barns" are scrap... (more)
A former Acme Steel and ArcelorMittal SW1, now owned by Cleveland Cliffs, handles a single ladle transfer car with ease on this warm afternoon. The veteran switcher sure could use a wash!
Today's R CHI452 approaches the West Chicago Branch in Aurora with Bluebonnet GP60 #167 leading Cascade green GP39M #2740. With a little later departure out of Eola today, it gave an opportunity t... (more)
Shortly after departing the Hanson Material Service plant, MSC 49-5601 leads five empties over the Des Plaines River in Romeoville. The 67 year old SW900 is making the slow trek out to the old EJ&... (more)