NS power, with its distinctive chimes blowing for the crossings, leads a westbound through the curves at Mendota. The signal bridge will soon be replaced.
The Illinois Zephyr passes the eastward home signal at Mendota, site of the former tower and crossing with the IC/MILW. This signal bridge is on the endangered list.
Union Pacific's Tucson, AZ, to Canal Street (Chicago), IL, Z-train leaves Mendota behind as they speed back up to track speed. The train is passing thru Electrics on the east end of Mendota at MP ... (more)