On September 13, 2024 we had the opportunity to chase CN local L544 through the eastern part of Illinois. Knowing that this train was running with a pair of former Illinois Central SD70's and afte... (more)

A ex Illinois Central SD70 leads a Valdosta, GA bound grain train

The CN L595 is in the process of dropping off two CN units to add to the locomotive collection at Joliet Yard.

CN M356 navigates the curve alongside Camp Lake just near the IL/WI border with IC SD70 Veteran, 1007 leading the way.

Jointed rail, nice evening light, and SD40's bouncing along....what more can a guy ask for. The Ft. Dodge bound local is just west of Alden as they make their track from Waterloo to Dodge. The 601... (more)

Back in 1998, the IC ran an employee special out of Waterloo to Iowa Falls and back. The train featured the IC E-units for power. Here, the units have a diverging clear into the siding at West Mil... (more)

IC 1000 leads CN L536 South.

Late afternoon finds a westbound behind IC 1022 departing Kirk Yard.

IC power leads southbound towards Griffith, IN.

Late afternoon finds a pull down at the west end of Kirk Yard.

IC 1020 leads eastbound into Kirk Yard.

The power for the L509 local to East Morris as seen at Joliet Yard.

A pair of IC SD70 Deathstar's and a GT painted 4 axle bring southbound CN Train A408 into Effingham, IL.

A pair of IC SD70's lead CN Train A408 south through Edgewood, IL.

A pair of IC SD70's lead CN Train A408 south near Neoga, IL.