Just before sunset IC 1005 slowly pulls west to clear single track, and then make a cut 1/4 way back in the train and head for the yard.
For photo number 2500, I decided to go back in time and post an image of my favorite railroad and engine - the IC SD70!
A pair of IC SD70s lead a short manifest south through the open fields of Illinois.
As snow flies off the cars that were picked up at Dubuque a frosty M-338 accelerates towards Freeport
Regular Merchandise Train from Waterloo, IA - Chicago, IL rolls east out of the fog. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)
Early morning sun, a tunnel and classic power with a frosty nose. Does it get any better? (Canon EOS20D, 16-35mm f/2.8L USM)
A matched set of SD70's receives his track warrant and proceeds Westbound into the late evening light.
