The Afternoon Yard assignment got stuck with the power off the L521 Local job this afternoon. The EJE 659 shoves a cut into the East Yard.

Historical perspective. I have been railfanning since 1964 or so and have only seen one or two VOs. Never heard one run. Point is steamers are not the only thing that goes way back. This beast... (more)

On my birthday CN decided to run L521 from Kirk Yard to Joliet with EJE 667 leading on home rails. Here they are arriving the former EJE East Joliet Yard.

The power from todays L520 was grabbed for the afternoon yard assignment. The EJE 659 is spotting cars in the RIP tracks. This is about as close to the Tower as you get on the Rail. Its annoying t... (more)

Rain doesn't stop the scrap yard or the Railroad. EJE 659 leads L521 out of town past Franklin Iron.

EJ&E SD38-2 659 departs the Port of Chicago with CN L512,

On a cold quiet night fresh into the new year, CNs oil local rumbles south with the last J-Ball logo 4-axle on the roster up front for power. Seen here under the lights in Lemont.

Former EJ&E SDM 818 leads the HVRM Santa Train East just outside of North Judson.

Former EJ&E SDM 818 leads the HVRM Santa Train East through English Lake.

EJE 676 working a spur on the west end of Kirk Yard.

EJE 659 works the west end of Kirk Yard.

Earlier today, CN M338 had a gaggle of locomotives entering the yard in Dubuque, IA, but a number of issues came up that prevented the crew from using one of them as the new leader of the train. T... (more)

EJ&E SD38-2 663 leads CN L512 East through East Chicago.

Light power returns east after dropping silica sand hoppers in western Wisconsin.

I always liked the idea of different color schemes according to the type of service, ala SAL. The J didn't have passenger service but the had the right idea. This one of the switchers is sitting... (more)