The inbound ethanol train assualts the grade out of Savanna.
No the picture isn't crooked... the crew happened to expire on an elevated curve and pictured is the new relief crew exchanging stories and boarding for the continued trip west.
The train some what levels out as the EMD's pick up speed eastbound.
Sanders on and in notch 8, you can here the train coming for miles as they struggle up grade and wind through the S curves of Red Barn. ...Not to mention the Leslie RS5T air horn screaming along w... (more)
Slowing for a crew change at Red Barn....
UP 1995 detouring on the IC&E drops down the hill at Red Barn, beginning a decent into the Mississippi River valley at Savanna. As far as I know there is no actual town of "Red Barn", the name da... (more)