One of the "new" units brings her train into Grayslake.
Metra 2158 is waiting at Grayslake for the 2149 to arrive at 8:15 pm. The 2158 is one of the few trains that turn at Grayslake and heads back to Chicago Union Station. This 2158 train set arrived ... (more)
The freshly rebuilt number 118 heads over the east siding switch at Grayslake.
A "Winnebago" slides her train down the slope towards the CN diamond at Grayslake.
One of the two newest locomotive aquisitions shoves her train back to Chicago. Both the 215 and 216 are rebuilt ex-AMTK units.
Fresh paint on the recent rebuild reflect the late evening sun.
Catching the last minutes of light, Number 2146 heads back to Chicago.
A little exhaust blows out as this Fox Lake sub train departs Prairie Crossing.
The 120 accelerates out of the station towards the CN diamond.
Recently reactivated F40C drags her train west at Grayslake.
Arriving at Grayslake in the golden glow of late evening sun.
Classic power done right!!!
The office car special holds for a clear signal at the CN diamond in Grayslake.
Three WSOR E's wait for the METX 2605 out of Grayslake to pass before they can continue on it's business trip to Chicago. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTq_2zAc-Kg
The three WSOR E9's coast down hill to the CN crossing with white flags flying.