On an overcast day, we catch ICG - Illinois Central Gulf, GP10's 8008 -8331, with a southbound about ready to pick up their orders from the loops, then cross the TP&W diamond at Gilman, Illinois. ... (more)

Formerly of the GM&O, this old unit's decrepit state could not be disguised by a hasty paint job nor can it prevent the inevitable. The capped stack is not a good sign. Yet there are photos from... (more)

On a rare visit to the Kansas City area, a quartet of GM&O SD-40s have uncoupled from their train, likely #91, and are headed back to the engine house. The SD-40s were purchased by the GM&O to ha... (more)

After realigning the derail and picking up the conductor, IC 6250 looks great on the point of CN L512 as it makes its way through the back alleys of Chicago's south side.

L512 departs the Illinois International Port in Chicago with IC 6250 and CN 5323. 6250 still wears Deathstar paint, while 5323 wears the CN North America scheme. To the left is EJ&E Bridge #710, a... (more)

Illinois Central’s Markham Local speeds southbound between Peotone and Manteno, Illinois, on a clear January 21, 1989. Leading the train is solid orange Illinois Central Gulf EMD GP10 No. 8186.

In the rich dying light of a nice day, rounding the curve, an inbound ICG train has had to stop to meet an eastbound Paducah & Louisville freight.

In the rich dying light of a nice day, rounding the curve, an inbound ICG train is preparing to stop to meet an eastbound Paducah & Louisville freight.

In the rich dying light of a nice day, rounding the curve, an inbound ICG train is preparing to stop to meet an eastbound Paducah & Louisville freight.

A former GM&O unit in the rickety engine facility. Photo by Mike Dolenski.

Freshly painted former GM&O unit.

The extra length of the SD40A gives it a nice look. This one is leading a northbound freight wearing a paint job that might be best described as a "Clinchfieldesque"

Inbound freight has yet another rebuild.

Another Paducah success on a beautiful crisp cold southern Illinois day and my employer was paying for the trip. Could it be better? I think I lit a cigar. I've since given them up on the reque... (more)

Considering their longevity and travel around the nation Paducah must done a great job on their rebuilds. At this stage the paint might have been improved a bit but for some reason I like this sc... (more)