CIRY1209 (SW9) runs light along 22nd Street headed back towards the railroads' compound. This was taken during the short window where the railroad used this locomotive while the 1206 was down and... (more)
The Central Illinois Railway crosses Damen Ave heading eastbound with more set-outs in the Pilsen District.
The recently repainted CIRY 1209 leads its train down an industrial spur east of Western Ave after reaching its own tracks again. The first photo in this series is Railroad: Central Illinois Railroad Co.Locomotive: EMD SW1200Location: Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: CIRY 1209Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: May 25, 2010
The CIRY 1209 leads its train parallele to Western Ave after interchanging with the BNSF at Western Ave yard. Next photo in series is photo in this series is Railroad: Central Illinois Railroad Co.Locomotive: EMD SW1200Location: Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: CIRY 1209Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: May 25, 2010
The Central Illinois Railroad and engineer Kevin Vahey debuted a repainted locomotive, paired with a CB&Q inspired sister, as the two former Belt Railway of Chicago EMD SW9's switch Sims Metal Ma... (more)
With Damen Ave traffic stopped, freshly painted CIRY 1209 continues toward the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. The track looks like it could use some work! Next photo in series is ... (more)
Freshly painted 1209 picks up some gons full of scrap metal before heading to the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. Kevin,is that you?! Next photo in series is Railroad: Central Illinois Railroad Co.Locomotive: EMD SW1200Location: Chicago, Illinois, USALocomotive #: CIRY 1209Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: May 25, 2010
Freshly painted 1209 waits for Damen Ave to clear before shoving some gons full of scrap metal to the IHB and BNSF Western Ave yard for interchange. Western Ave is next to the blue YMCA building ... (more)
Fresh paint on the 1209 as she crawls into the crossing. Two units on this line is rare, and in this case, is an honor for a crew member moving up in the ranks.
Special paint and special horns, looks and sounds great!
Central Illinois 1209 backs westward, pushing a single boxcar. That horn is as loud as it is bright, by the way.
