A KCS GP40-2W, assigned to the Venice Intermodal ramp, idles away in the shadow of diesel facilities that were once busy with Gateway Western locomotives, but now sit in disrepair. Canon 350D.

UP's KATY heritage unit shuffles through the various locomotives in the engine facilities at Madison. This is the end of the run for the KATY unit, and it will go back out on a MTRKS most likely. ... (more)

Terminal's big power including their GP35 slug runs up the Illinois Transfer to reach their Madison Yard. Canon 350D.

This eastbound rack train heads dead into the sun as it rolls through downtown Elmhurst, which is comparable to Webster Groves here in St. Louis. This train is about to enter the west end of Provi... (more)

Which one does not belong? A UP Geep 15-1 runs light to pick up a cut of commuter cars to run to the coach yard. Canon 350D.

This former WC SD45 is surrounded be CN and GTW power at CN's Woodcrest facilities. Canon 350D.

A NS freight rolls through the crossovers in front of a Terminal transfer with A&S power. Canon 350D.

A permanently coupled slug set runs through Blue Island with two tank cars, the massive iron bridges providing a backdrop. Canon 350D.

A BNSF motor leads a lengthy Road Railer train out of Granite City and is about to notch out heading North. Canon 350D.

This 5 unit set of A&S power, including 2000 and 2001 (the RR's only 2 road switchers), sits on TRRA property waiting to run through Valley Jct. Canon 350D.

A pair of dirty ACes lead this stack train into Dupo as a coal drag waits to go north on the other track. Canon 350D.

This Metra train is bookin' it as he notches out and departs Union Station with the Chicago skyline in the background. Canon 350D.

Boy, look at all the SD40-2s. At the end of the day, these old units rest at Proviso's facilities. Canon 350D.

UP 1995 backed out of the OTC and here it comes around the curve out of the station and onto the main with the Chicago skyline in the background. If anyone knows the exact name of this line, let m... (more)

I fell lucky that I was one of only 3 photographers to grab this shot at night (the company photographers came in the morning). It looks just as good at night, believe me. I would like to thank UP... (more)