UP 1963, a patched Cotton Belt GP60, leads the LSB50 north over the Embarras River and out of Villa Grove.
UP 1440 and a HLCX unit lead the LSB50 local south into the setting sun and over the last crossing of the day.
"Local 50" The UP LSB50 local pulls into it's home base, Villa Grove, with a 2 car train. Trees are starting to transition into their fall colors, making shots a bit more interesting.... (more)
"Next Stop... The TP&W" UP's LSB50 with UP 1945 and 1494 pulls north out of Villa Grove with a big train consisting of transformers, hoppers, and tank cars.
UP LSB50, with a GP40M-2 and GP60 for power, slows down as it passes the photographer and enters Glover siding.
A UP GP40-2 and HLCX GP38-2 team up with UP's Villa Grove local, the LSB50, as it heads south through the small town of Block.
Fresh paint on the `50 Local`!