A pair of IDTX Chargers lead the westbound California Zephyr through Brookfield. This is the first time a Charger has led a live long distance Amtrak train. This is preparation for when Amtrak's o... (more)
Bound for Chicago and a few hours behind schedule, Texas Eagle #22 heads north across the Kankakee River in Wilmington. A UP GE leads the way, followed by Phase III P42 #822.
Out with the new and in with the old? Due to a mechanical issue, the SC44 which normally leads the Illinois Zephyrs was out of action. Amtrak decided to put a classic GE Dash 8 on the head end of ... (more)