In typical then-Norfolk Southern fashion, a SD40-2 and N&W GE both are seen running long-hood forward as they head south (railroad east) along the IHB in Blue Island. Tom Golden photo.

With its MKT heritage quite evident, this EMD Geep is seen awaiting movement at the former C&EI Yard Center. Tom Golden photo.

A pair of CSX EMDs bracket a trio of Grand Trunk Western units on on this southbound freight that is on the lead to Iowa Interstate's former Rock Island mainline. Tom Golden photo.

With cars continuing to be shoved over the hump on this summer afternoon, onlookers take photos of this Milwaukee Road F-unit and series of freight cars on display during a company open house. No... (more)

Led by one of the "skunk"-schemed GP38ACs, a string of private cars awaits the arrival of N&W 611 so they can head east on an excursion. Tom Golden photo.

A pair of SD45s, still wearing predecessor paint, are seen leaving the BRC's Clearing Yard. Tom Golden photo.

A pair of Chessie System GEs are seen outside the fueling rack at the B&O's Barr Yard. Jim Mirabelli photo.

A Santa Fe SD45 and U36C head east along Conrail's Chicago Line with a manifest freight destined for Elkhart, Indiana. Tom Golden photo.

Led by a former Amtrak SDP40F converted to a SDF40-2, the daily transfer between the Santa Fe's Corwith Yard and the IHB's Blue Island Yard after a classic Chicago snowstorm. Tom Golden photo.

With both units running long hood forward, a Kodachrome Santa Fe Geep and Conrail SD50 head east along the IHB through Dolton. Tom Golden photo.

A four-pack of Santa Fe Warbonnets leads a hot intermodal train across the Transcon. Tom Golden photo.

Led by a pair of GP60Ms, the Santa Fe's corporate business train is seen passing by Union Station as it takes company employees and their families around Chicago during the company's Corwith Yard ... (more)

Led by a pair of Union Pacific switchers, four brand new Amtrak RPO/Baggage cars head north along the former C&EI for delivery to Union Station. Tom Golden photo.

A contractor is in the process of rerailing several freight cars after an early morning derailment on the east end of the IHB's Gibson Yard. Tom Golden photo.

A pair of F40PHs leads an eastbound Lake Shore Limited across Conrail's Chicago Line. Note the large number of baggage cars on the head end of the train. Tom Golden photo.