After completing their setout at Villa Grove on a cold, rainy evening, UP train MASPR climbs upgrade through Block on their way towards Chicago. Leading the way is one of only 4 remaining SP-painted AC4400CW locomotives. They are seen meeting their counterpart, MPRAS, as the conductor gives a roll-by, ensuring everything looks acceptable with the passing train. Once the northbound clears, the conductor will return to his perch and they will commence their final leg of their journey a little less than 10 miles south to Villa Grove.
A recent spike in a personal interest of the skill and work it takes to create and ultimately nail a shot in the dark using flash technology, leads to this album.
