A faded Dash 9 leads a BRCGAL manifest into Galesburg Yard as an eastbound departs.
The DPU of an eastbound loaded coal train has just cut off and will now proceed to the engine facility at Galesburg Yard.
Strings of GEs fill the engine facility on New Years Day with nary an EMD in sight. What a change from the 80s and 90s!
A gaggle of BNSF units gathers at Galesburg on New Years Day.
9242 West changes crews at the west end of the yard.
An inbound manifest passes the engine facility in thickening fog.
The California Zephyr gets out of town headed for parts west passing CB&Q-vintage crossbucks as it nears the junction at Cameron.
The south side of the engine facility also has stings of idling power.
A shop employee waits for help from a fellow worker.
The Galesburg engine facility is packed with locomotives.
Remote 40 6397 switches cars as two other remotes idle in front of the yard office.
A manifest arrives at the yard.
A gaggle of units congregates at the engine facility.
Ex-CB&Q unit
WB freight. Great trip. We stayed at Knox Station Bed and Breakfast. Many thanks to Ron and Rita. Sorry fans, it's history.