With the last of NS’s iconic roadrailer trains on their way out, the final eastbound train, NS 256, is seen flying through the tiny town of Lanesville. What better sendoff, than having Nickel Pl... (more)

Dash 9-ing thru the Snow: D2N's trailing unit kicks up the snow along old US 36 near Lanesville, IL.

After waiting for what seemed to be an eternity, #145 finally comes into view at Lanesville, with ex-Conrail SD60 6711 on the point. Today's train had 89 cars, which is the biggest Ford parts tra... (more)

NS 9456 / NS 9211 drive containers over the Illinois prairie 07:52

Note the generic nose entrance door, all-black and never received its stripes.

Westbound multi-level #463 speeds through rural Lanesville, IL at 136pm today.