Grandeur at GrangerThe largest steam locomotive in operation takes a rest stop at the small town of Granger, Wyoming on it's inaugural trip westwards.
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Paducah PowerIllinois Central rebuilds from the Paducah shops find a new life on old tracks - hauling grain on former IC trackage in Wapella, Illinois.
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Enjoy The SilenceAfter a long day following trains down the Bloomington and Lafayette subs, a slow, wandering UP eastbound finds us hours later as it crests the hill at Philo, IL.
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The Great BCOL SwindleAt Gibson City, Illinois, CN 3115 prepares a grain train to head out to Gilman, then further south on the former Illinois Central.
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Get Your KicksThe Union Pacific 4014 makes its dramatic entrance to St. Louis, MO, rolling into golden light over the MacArthur Bridge, viewed from the original Route 66 on/off ramp no less.
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Behind The WheelCN A408 hosts not only two Illinois Central deathstars, but also a guest from the Mid-Michigan Railroad: HESR 3868 on its way to Metro East.
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Concord DawnThe Union Pacific #4014 & #844 roll into Granger, Wyoming with cool air and a gorgeous sunrise, all combining to create an incredible scene.
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The Way Life Used To BeUS&S P5-style signals still stand on the Illinois Central Gilman subdivision, guarding the rails on the final sunset of 2020.
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This Fleeting FeelingUS&S P5-style signals still stand on the Illinois Central Gilman subdivision, guarding the rails on the final sunset of 2020.
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Deathstars at DuskIC1033 and IC1007 have a pair of guests - KCS and WAMX - on their southbound train, passing the VIP track in golden light in Champaign, IL.
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Watch The Smoke RiseSoo Line 1003 stretches its legs and puts on a show during the anniversary photo charter during a runby near Beaver Dam, WI.
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White FlagThe UP 4014 expels steam as it prepares to depart from Laramie, WY, on the last day of The Great Race To Ogden.
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Smile For The CameraThe class unit for the Illinois Central's SD70 roster charges southbound past milepost 130 in Champaign, IL, wearing a little smiley on its nose logo.
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Broken PiecesOne of the few remaining signals on the Milwaukee Road's now defunct Pacific Coast Extension still lingers on between Loweth and Bruno, MT.
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Fall Into ParallelA rare viewpoint - pacing side by side with the UP4014 just outside of Poplar Bluff, MO makes for an impressive sight like few others.
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ChargerWhile they were late to leave the town, the display of power was no less impressive as the UP4014 barrels towards Centertown, MO.
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True FaithWhen the initial plan to shoot the UP4014 just outside Chester, IL didn't pan out, something better was found - all it took was a little faith.
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