A short KCS M train charges north at County Line Road. As a result of reduced traffic, this train has since been cut back to 3 days a week.
A fresh EMD leads the pig train out of the sag south of Jerseyville, Illinois.
Gateway Western started the tradition on this route with a GP38-2 and a few of the Christmas themed cars still used. KCS 1 slows in Sherman siding to cut off and prepare for a shove to Godfrey, s... (more)
Covered wagons can still be found on the ex GM&O a few days every December thanks to the Holiday Express.
The clouds parted long enough for a view of KCS 4003 on the small climb out of Jerseyville.
KCS 6616 rolls south at Illinois Route 16.
New KCSM ES44AC's 4677-4679 in transit.
The Holiday Express heads toward it's next stop in Godfrey, IL. Little did I know, this would be my last opportunity to photograph them in black paint.
