Illinois Central train CHG passes Tuscola Tower (TY) at Tuscola, Illinois, on June 12, 1990. This tower was operated by the IC until closed in October 1992; protecting the crossing of the IC with ... (more)

NS #8114 leads the MPIPBJ train through rural Tuscola Illinois.

Remnants of the Missouri Pacific still ride the rails.

CN crews of the L551 local and the M343 wave hello to each other during a roll by.

CN #9584 a GP40-2LW in much need of a paint job leads the L551 local into Tuscola Illinois moments before sunset.

The famed "Blue Devil" unit makes an appearance on Canadian National's SB Fond Du Lac, WI to Memphis, TN Manifest. The train is seen here doing track speed through Tuscola on a hot and humid mid-J... (more)

UP #6713 still wearing its original CNW Paint serves as the DPU on the CGMWF coal drag.

A CEFX Blue Bird #1058 leads the OSJCH crude oil train into Tuscola Illinois.

UP #7458 leads the ZYCMQB-30 through the small town of Tuscola Illinois.

Local CSX Train Q593-03 heads west for Decatur with a pretty groovy consist after working the UP Interchange Track.

UP 4654 leaves the siding at South Tuscola after waiting for a northbound manifest.

The SD40A was simply an SD40 built on an SDP45 frame to allow for an extra large fuel tank. The extra length is between the dynamic brake blister and the radiator. Illinois Central Gulf's were t... (more)

The MASMK pulls into the siding to tie down as the sun sets on a mild February day.

A track gang at work, raising dust and making all kinds of noise as the light quickly fades.

Illinois Central 1026, an SD70 leads a north bound set of light power away from setting out an empty unit grain train at the elevator in Tuscola, Illinois on this Friday afternoon. STEVE SMEDLEY ... (more)