The CSX Business train passes a silo in Sumner, IL. We continued this chase to Washington, IN. However, the clouds took over the sky and the sun started backlighting the train shortly after this... (more)
The CSX Business train clears the east end of the siding and the B&O signals at Olney, IL.
The CSX Business train passes another overgrown service track and the passing siding in the small rural town of Noble, IL.
The chase continues as the CSX Business train glides past an overgrown siding and grain elevator spur as it passes through Xenia, IL (Don't blink, or you'll miss this town).
The CSX Business train gracefully passes some beautiful trackside flowers on it's way through Salem, IL. Still more chase photos to come...
The chase continues, passing the former B&O tower and hitting the BNSF diamond at Shattuc, IL. This tower, like so many others, is no longer manned.
Heading east, past the old B&O station in Carlyle, IL.
Rounding the bend, leaving Caseyville and the St. Louis area behind. We would end up chasing it all the way accross Illinois, and on to Washington, IN. More chase photos to come...