As the sun prepares to set on Chicago, Union Pacific Northwest train #647 begins its trip to Harvard with Metra's newest creation in charge. Leading the way is METX #90, looking great in Chicago &... (more)

On a sunny afternoon, the Escalante Western arrives at the Western Fuels' Association Generating Station with 24 loads of coal. The second unit suffered a failure at the Peabody Mine and the crew ... (more)

The South Chicago & Indiana Harbor (Chicago Short Line for short) shoves east on the NS at CP 509, making way through the impressive lift bridges near the IL/IN border. SW1500 31 and SW1001 28 are... (more)