CN A407 in Champaign led by an Illinois Central SD70 on home rails

With a severe thunderstorm looming in the background, three IC “Deathstar” SD70s fly north on home rails, seen here passing the old IC steam coaling towers in Gilman.

A wide assortment of power, from fallen flags to leasers, cruise north into Monee, seen here from the Reservoir. Todays Mid-America train has three IC SD70s up front.