Right along the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri is a fairly impressive rail network with a variety of power, here is ex-SP 2698 and ex-TRRA SW1200 #1239. There are numerous operat... (more)
Ex-FEC #227 is stored with ex-TRRA SW1200 #1219 and ex-CP SW7 #6713 now classified as a remote control "slug" #1015. Attached to an Art Train coach recognizing "Native Views".
METX 88, one of Metra's F59PHI locomotives acquired from Amtrak Surfliner (and still wearing that road's silver and blue paint), leads an outbound commuter train through Elmwood Park, IL.
METX 500, the class unit of Metra's SD70MACH roster and wearing a special throwback scheme honoring the Regional Transportation Authority, leads an outbound train through Elmwood Park, IL.