UP 4014 goes over I-294 at Thornton, IL. This bridge really puts into perspective just how large the Big Boy is compared to everything else. Additionally, the bridge still wears C&EI lettering ... (more)
Stored UP power sits idle next to the Thornton Quarry.
A Mopac southbound flyer rips through Thornton Junction on a dry and dusty July day in 1983.
After a short wait, the Q149 receives the lineup at Thornton Junction and continues its westbound trip to Moyers' Intermodal Terminal. Thanks to the conductor for the wave.
A former B&O EMD GP40-2 leads two GE C30-7's on a southbound freight.
Running south out of Chicago on the old L&N.
South bound empty coal hoppers at 08:45hrs
MSC 49-0158 is former EJE 222. The number boards still read the J's former number. Note* this cement plant supposedly also owns a Alco S-2 in the same paint.