100_8707aa
EJ&E SW1500 460 leads a local through Pine Junction
Date: 08/10/2007
EJ&E SW1500 460 leads a local through Pine Junction
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EJ&E SD38-2 669 sits in Crest Hill as 659 passes it.
Date: 09/27/2007
EJ&E SD38-2 669 sits in Crest Hill as 659 passes it.
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EJ&E SD38-2 661 heads through Turner under a very threatning looking sky.
Date: 10/18/2007
EJ&E SD38-2 661 heads through Turner under a very threatning looking sky.
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EJ&E SD38-2s 654, 665 and 659 depart BNSF's Eola Yard on a westbound coal train.
Date: 11/02/2007
EJ&E SD38-2s 654, 665 and 659 depart BNSF's Eola Yard on a westbound coal train.
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EJ&E SD38-2 656 throttles up through Crest Hill.
Date: 03/18/2007
EJ&E SD38-2 656 throttles up through Crest Hill.
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The Mark Twain Zephyr tags along on JSW2 heading east through Crest Hill.
Date: 02/02/2008
The Mark Twain Zephyr tags along on JSW2 heading east through Crest Hill.
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EJ&E caboose 539 trails JSW2 heading down the Illinois River Line in Plainfield.
Date: 01/24/2008
EJ&E caboose 539 trails JSW2 heading down the Illinois River Line in Plainfield.
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EJ&E 657 heads across the cornfields near Shorewood, leading JSW2 with the Mark Twain Zephyr in tow.
Date: 02/02/2008
EJ&E 657 heads across the cornfields near Shorewood, leading JSW2 with the Mark Twain Zephyr in tow.
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EJ&E 663 leads JSW2 down the Western Subdivision at Crest Hill.
Date: 02/03/2008
EJ&E 663 leads JSW2 down the Western Subdivision at Crest Hill.
100_2078a
EJ&E SW1200 312 pulls out of Joliet Yard while switching.
Date: 01/20/2008
EJ&E SW1200 312 pulls out of Joliet Yard while switching.
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The three leased HLCX engines throttle up out of Joliet Yard.
Date: 02/13/2008
The three leased HLCX engines throttle up out of Joliet Yard.
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The three HLCX leasers now are moving at a good clip down the Eastern Sub just west of New Lenox.
Date: 02/13/2008
The three HLCX leasers now are moving at a good clip down the Eastern Sub just west of New Lenox.
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EJ&E 674 and HLCX 6056 head east out of Joliet at Cherry Hill Road.
Date: 03/02/2008
EJ&E 674 and HLCX 6056 head east out of Joliet at Cherry Hill Road.
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EJ&E 674 and HLCX 6056 head east at Wolf Road in Frankfort.
Date: 03/02/2008
EJ&E 674 and HLCX 6056 head east at Wolf Road in Frankfort.
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HLCX SD40M-3 6518 and EJ&E 662 hold at Crest Hill with a westbound manifest.
Date: 03/13/2008
HLCX SD40M-3 6518 and EJ&E 662 hold at Crest Hill with a westbound manifest.
P1010242a
The crew gets back on EJ&E 670 at Crest Hill.
Date: 03/13/2008
The crew gets back on EJ&E 670 at Crest Hill.
P1010283a
EJ&E SD38-2s 659 and 663 lead JSW1 through Minooka.
Date: 03/21/2008
EJ&E SD38-2s 659 and 663 lead JSW1 through Minooka.
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EJ&E SD38-2 667 leads a eastbound taconite train through Crest Hill.
Date: 03/21/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 667 leads a eastbound taconite train through Crest Hill.
101_1229a
EJ&E 303 in the new yellow paint scheme switches Joliet Yard.
Date: 04/04/2008
EJ&E 303 in the new yellow paint scheme switches Joliet Yard.
101_1219a
HLCX 6518 leads a westbound manifest into Joliet Yard/
Date: 04/04/2008
HLCX 6518 leads a westbound manifest into Joliet Yard/
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Yellow 301 and SD38-2 670 make for a odd pair at Joliet
Date: 05/28/2008
Yellow 301 and SD38-2 670 make for a odd pair at Joliet
100_2712a
Barnes' Beauty passes HLCX 6519 at Joliet Yard.
Date: 05/29/2008
Barnes' Beauty passes HLCX 6519 at Joliet Yard.
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EJ&E SD38-2 663 passes HLCX 6519 at Joliet Yard.
Date: 05/29/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 663 passes HLCX 6519 at Joliet Yard.
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HLCX 6519 waits for a signal over the Rock diamond.
Date: 05/29/2008
HLCX 6519 waits for a signal over the Rock diamond.
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HLCX 6519 waits to depart Joliet Yard.
Date: 05/29/2008
HLCX 6519 waits to depart Joliet Yard.
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EJ&E SD38-2 674 waits for a new crew at Crest Hill.
Date: 05/24/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 674 waits for a new crew at Crest Hill.
100_2522a
UP 7310 passes a stopped EJ&E 674 at Crest Hill.
Date: 05/24/2008
UP 7310 passes a stopped EJ&E 674 at Crest Hill.
100_2531a
SW1200s 322 and 300 switch Joliet Yard.
Date: 05/24/2008
SW1200s 322 and 300 switch Joliet Yard.
100_2529a
EJ&E SD38-2 663 passes SW1200 322 at Joliet Yatd.
Date: 05/24/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 663 passes SW1200 322 at Joliet Yatd.
100_1551a
EJ&E SW1200 312 and slug T-2 switch Joliet Yard.
Date: 04/22/2008
EJ&E SW1200 312 and slug T-2 switch Joliet Yard.
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EJ&E SD38-2 664 heads light through Turner.
Date: 10/26/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 664 heads light through Turner.
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EJ&E SD38-2 661 leads JSW1 through Minooka.
Date: 10/12/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 661 leads JSW1 through Minooka.
100_6484a
EJ&E SD38-2 779 heads light through Crest Hill at Turner.
Date: 10/10/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 779 heads light through Crest Hill at Turner.
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EJ&E SW1200 301 in the BK paint leads a local towards Joliet Yard.
Date: 11/11/2008
EJ&E SW1200 301 in the BK paint leads a local towards Joliet Yard.
100_4078a
EJ&E GP38-2 703 switches Joliet Yard.
Date: 07/25/2008
EJ&E GP38-2 703 switches Joliet Yard.
100_3873a
EJ&E caboose 531 trails JSW2 through Joliet near the I-55 bridge.
Date: 07/17/2008
EJ&E caboose 531 trails JSW2 through Joliet near the I-55 bridge.
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EMD Oakway SD60 9077 trails on a westbound BNSF train running through near West Bridge Junction in Crest Hill.
Date: 07/03/2008
EMD Oakway SD60 9077 trails on a westbound BNSF train running through near West Bridge Junction in Crest Hill.
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EJ&E SD38-2 670 leads JSW3 west through Turner in Crest Hill.
Date: 06/06/2008
EJ&E SD38-2 670 leads JSW3 west through Turner in Crest Hill.
100_7823a
EJ&E SD38-2 675 heads back into Eola to pick up the State Line loads as seen from Liberty.
Date: 01/22/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 675 heads back into Eola to pick up the State Line loads as seen from Liberty.
100_7845a
EJ&E SD38-2 675 heads around the curve at Normantown Road as it heads into Plainfield with a State Line coal train.
Date: 01/22/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 675 heads around the curve at Normantown Road as it heads into Plainfield with a State Line coal train.
100_7893a
The final EJ&E operated EB Line Train heads through New Lenox with 672 on the front.
Date: 01/31/2009
The final EJ&E operated EB Line Train heads through New Lenox with 672 on the front.
100_7905a
EJ&E SW1200 302 switches Joliet Yard on the J's last day.
Date: 01/31/2009
EJ&E SW1200 302 switches Joliet Yard on the J's last day.
100_7908a
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Plainfield one day after the CN takeover.
Date: 02/01/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Plainfield one day after the CN takeover.
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EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Plainfield one day after the CN takeover
Date: 02/01/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Plainfield one day after the CN takeover
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EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Shorewood, the first under CN ownership.
Date: 02/01/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Shorewood, the first under CN ownership.
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EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Minooka.
Date: 02/01/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Minooka.
100_7921a
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Minooka. Funny thing is that the same power from the J's last JSW1 led CN's first JSW1.
Date: 02/01/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 657 leads JSW1 through Minooka. Funny thing is that the same power from the J's last JSW1 led CN's first JSW1.
100_7953a
EJ&E SD38-2 665 leads JSW1 across Country Line Road and into Minooka with JSW1.
Date: 02/07/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 665 leads JSW1 across Country Line Road and into Minooka with JSW1.
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The caboose tradition on JSW1 continues, at least for now. Caboose 177 trails JSW1 coming into Minooka.
Date: 02/07/2009
The caboose tradition on JSW1 continues, at least for now. Caboose 177 trails JSW1 coming into Minooka.
100_7960a
The red beacon is caught in mid-flash as EJ&E SD38-2 665 approaches Rt. 6 in Minooka with JSW1.
Date: 02/07/2009
The red beacon is caught in mid-flash as EJ&E SD38-2 665 approaches Rt. 6 in Minooka with JSW1.
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For the second day in a row (not that I mind!), EJ&E SD38-2 665 leads JSW1. Here it is coming into Shorewood.
Date: 02/08/2009
For the second day in a row (not that I mind!), EJ&E SD38-2 665 leads JSW1. Here it is coming into Shorewood.
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Here is 665 leading JSW1 at Rt. 6 in Minooka for the second day in a row.
Date: 01/01/2007
Here is 665 leading JSW1 at Rt. 6 in Minooka for the second day in a row.
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EJ&E SD38-2 660 leads the eastbound State Line out of Joliet. Nothing like a trio of EJ&E SD38-2s in full throttle heading uphill with a coal train!
Date: 01/03/2007
EJ&E SD38-2 660 leads the eastbound State Line out of Joliet. Nothing like a trio of EJ&E SD38-2s in full throttle heading uphill with a coal train!
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EJ&E SD38-2 660 leads the State Line past Gougar Road near New Lenox. They were only going maybe 5 or so MPH despite being in full throttle, a amazing sight and amazing sounds!
Date: 01/03/2007
EJ&E SD38-2 660 leads the State Line past Gougar Road near New Lenox. They were only going maybe 5 or so MPH despite being in full throttle, a amazing sight and amazing sounds!
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EJ&E SD38-2 roars around the curve coming into Frankfort with the State Line loads.
Date: 01/03/2007
EJ&E SD38-2 roars around the curve coming into Frankfort with the State Line loads.
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The show continues as EJ&E SD38-2 660 contines east through Frankfort with the State Line.
Date: 01/03/2007
The show continues as EJ&E SD38-2 660 contines east through Frankfort with the State Line.
100_8078a
Another chase of JSW1! Here is EJ&E 668 leading JSW1 into Minooka near County Line Road.
Date: 02/12/2009
Another chase of JSW1! Here is EJ&E 668 leading JSW1 into Minooka near County Line Road.
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Another shot of JSW1 heading past Rt. 6 in Minooka, this time with 668 on the point.
Date: 02/12/2009
Another shot of JSW1 heading past Rt. 6 in Minooka, this time with 668 on the point.
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654 leads JSW1 past Rt. 6 in Minooka.
Date: 02/14/2009
654 leads JSW1 past Rt. 6 in Minooka.
100_8178a
EJ&E SD38-2 673 calls Homewood its new home under the CN name. Here is is passing the Homewood Railroad Park while switching the yard.
Date: 02/14/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 673 calls Homewood its new home under the CN name. Here is is passing the Homewood Railroad Park while switching the yard.
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673 and 671 are at their new home in Homewood in yard and local service. Here they are at the south end of Markham yard.
Date: 02/14/2009
673 and 671 are at their new home in Homewood in yard and local service. Here they are at the south end of Markham yard.
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EJ&E 673 switches the south end of Markham Yard in Homewood.
Date: 02/14/2009
EJ&E 673 switches the south end of Markham Yard in Homewood.
100_8240a
673 heads back to its new home base for servicing, the Markham engine terminal, as seen from the south end of the yard.
Date: 02/14/2009
673 heads back to its new home base for servicing, the Markham engine terminal, as seen from the south end of the yard.
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EJ&E 664 leads the eastbound State Line loads through Crest Hill.
Date: 02/15/2009
EJ&E 664 leads the eastbound State Line loads through Crest Hill.
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EJ&E SD38-2 664 leads the State Line loads through New Lenox, quite the sound!
Date: 02/15/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 664 leads the State Line loads through New Lenox, quite the sound!
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EJ&E SD38-2 664 leads the State Line loads into Frankfort.
Date: 02/15/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 664 leads the State Line loads into Frankfort.
100_8279a
EJ&E SD38-2 664 leads the State Line through Chicago Heights, approaching the UP diamonds and Jay Tower.
Date: 02/15/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 664 leads the State Line through Chicago Heights, approaching the UP diamonds and Jay Tower.
100_8294a
673 is at the south end of Markham Yard again, waiting for a northbound stack train to clear so it can resume switching the yard out.
Date: 02/15/2009
673 is at the south end of Markham Yard again, waiting for a northbound stack train to clear so it can resume switching the yard out.
101_9642a
EJ&E SD38-2s 670 and 672 side by side at Homewood. 670 is on display while 672 is switching.
Date: 05/17/2009
EJ&E SD38-2s 670 and 672 side by side at Homewood. 670 is on display while 672 is switching.
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672 and a GTW geep switch at Homewood Yard.
Date: 05/17/2009
672 and a GTW geep switch at Homewood Yard.
101_9619a
670 sits on display for Homewood Rail Heritage Day.
Date: 05/17/2009
670 sits on display for Homewood Rail Heritage Day.
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672 and 670 pose side by side again, this time seen from the Amtrak platform side.
Date: 05/17/2009
672 and 670 pose side by side again, this time seen from the Amtrak platform side.
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670 heads back into Homewood Yard after a day of being on display for Homewood Rail Heritage Day.
Date: 05/17/2009
670 heads back into Homewood Yard after a day of being on display for Homewood Rail Heritage Day.
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After being on public display all day, 670 heads back into Homewood Yard to finish up for the day.
Date: 05/17/2009
After being on public display all day, 670 heads back into Homewood Yard to finish up for the day.
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672 and 671 back over a bridge with a classic IC logo on in at Homewood. Not hard to tell these are way out of place!
Date: 05/02/2009
672 and 671 back over a bridge with a classic IC logo on in at Homewood. Not hard to tell these are way out of place!
100_9357a
675 leads N21 east down the Western Sub, approaching Turner.
Date: 05/03/2009
675 leads N21 east down the Western Sub, approaching Turner.
100_9285a
CN has applied a new yellow frame stripe to the 660, seen here trailing on State Line loads at Turner.
Date: 04/30/2009
CN has applied a new yellow frame stripe to the 660, seen here trailing on State Line loads at Turner.
100_9289a
Even 322, seen at Joliet Yard, has a new frame stripe on the side due to CN.
Date: 04/30/2009
Even 322, seen at Joliet Yard, has a new frame stripe on the side due to CN.
100_9170a
658, 656 and 703 lead the Line Train along Manhatten Road in Joliet.
Date: 04/17/2009
658, 656 and 703 lead the Line Train along Manhatten Road in Joliet.
100_8926a
EJ&E Crane 245 heads east through Turner.
Date: 04/02/2009
EJ&E Crane 245 heads east through Turner.
100_8900a
This was the first EJ&E train to use CN power, N21 has CN SD40u 6011 in the lead.
Date: 03/22/2009
This was the first EJ&E train to use CN power, N21 has CN SD40u 6011 in the lead.
100_8910a
663 leads JSW1 east through Plainfield.
Date: 03/22/2009
663 leads JSW1 east through Plainfield.
100_8858a
674 leads State Line loads east past South Rowell Ave in Joliet.
Date: 03/21/2009
674 leads State Line loads east past South Rowell Ave in Joliet.
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Three EJ&E cabooses sit on display next to the junction at Griffith.
Date: 03/20/2009
Three EJ&E cabooses sit on display next to the junction at Griffith.
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EJ&E 765 sits on display at Lake Front Park in Gary.
Date: 03/20/2009
EJ&E 765 sits on display at Lake Front Park in Gary.
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671 and a IC SW14 meet at Homewood. They're all in the same family now.
Date: 03/20/2009
671 and a IC SW14 meet at Homewood. They're all in the same family now.
100_8738a
EJ&E SD38-2 671 sits at Homewood Yard.
Date: 03/20/2009
EJ&E SD38-2 671 sits at Homewood Yard.
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EJ&E 654 leads the State Line loads east through Turner.
Date: 03/19/2009
EJ&E 654 leads the State Line loads east through Turner.
100_8702a
Triple six leads JSW1 west through Plainfield on the IRL.
Date: 03/19/2009
Triple six leads JSW1 west through Plainfield on the IRL.
101_9715a
EJ&E GP38-2 3107 and IC 3107 sit at Homewood with the Lead Job.
Date: 05/29/2009
EJ&E GP38-2 3107 and IC 3107 sit at Homewood with the Lead Job.
101_9741a
703 switches Homewood Yard with the Lead Job, pulling past the railroad park.
Date: 05/29/2009
703 switches Homewood Yard with the Lead Job, pulling past the railroad park.
102_0233a
703 leads loaded rocks cars into Joliet Yard, coming off the Romeoville lead.
Date: 01/01/2007
703 leads loaded rocks cars into Joliet Yard, coming off the Romeoville lead.
102_0264a
Two of the last couple EJ&Es left on home rails, led by 657, lead N21 east through Crest Hill.
Date: 07/02/2009
Two of the last couple EJ&Es left on home rails, led by 657, lead N21 east through Crest Hill.
102_0453a
A very clean 675 awaits an assignment at Joliet Yard.
Date: 01/01/2007
A very clean 675 awaits an assignment at Joliet Yard.
102_0195a
670 meets a IC SD70 at Markham Yard in Homewood.
Date: 01/01/2007
670 meets a IC SD70 at Markham Yard in Homewood.
101_9824a
CN SD40-2W 5338 leads State Line loads east under I-80 as it departs Joliet. At least CN is using EMD power for these trains.
Date: 06/04/2009
CN SD40-2W 5338 leads State Line loads east under I-80 as it departs Joliet. At least CN is using EMD power for these trains.
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CN brought a repainted IC SD40-2 out of storage at Homewood to power State Line coal trains, the IC 6100, seen here about to duck into the siding at Turner to let Plaines loads depart westbound.
Date: 01/13/2007
CN brought a repainted IC SD40-2 out of storage at Homewood to power State Line coal trains, the IC 6100, seen here about to duck into the siding at Turner to let Plaines loads depart westbound.
100_8937a
The last two EJ&E SW1200s to work for CN, 322 and 306, switch the south end of Joliet Yard.
Date: 01/02/2007
The last two EJ&E SW1200s to work for CN, 322 and 306, switch the south end of Joliet Yard.
100_8900a
The morning of March 22nd, 2009 brings the first CN engine to invade a EJ&E train. CN SD40u 6011 leds N21 east through Crest Hill.
Date: 03/22/2009
The morning of March 22nd, 2009 brings the first CN engine to invade a EJ&E train. CN SD40u 6011 leds N21 east through Crest Hill.
100_7928a
657 continues to hold onto home rails as it leads JSW1 east under I-55 in Joliet.
Date: 08/16/2009
657 continues to hold onto home rails as it leads JSW1 east under I-55 in Joliet.
101_9736a
EJ&E 665 looks a bit out of place switching in Plover, WI on the former WC.
Date: 12/06/2009
EJ&E 665 looks a bit out of place switching in Plover, WI on the former WC.
101_5729a
The former EJ&E 818, now lettered for IBCX, now resides on the Chesapeake & Indiana Railway, seen at their engine staging area in La Crosse, Indiana.
Date: 10/30/2010
The former EJ&E 818, now lettered for IBCX, now resides on the Chesapeake & Indiana Railway, seen at their engine staging area in La Crosse, Indiana.
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The former EJ&E 804, now lettered for IBCX, now resides on the Chesapeake & Indiana Railway, seen at their engine staging area in La Crosse, Indiana. A ex-CSX GP16 and a ex-IC SD40-2R are behind it.
Date: 10/30/2010
The former EJ&E 804, now lettered for IBCX, now resides on the Chesapeake & Indiana Railway, seen at their engine staging area in La Crosse, Indiana. A ex-CSX GP16 and a ex-IC SD40-2R are behind it.
101_5740a
The former EJ&E 804, now lettered for IBCX, now resides on the Chesapeake & Indiana Railway, seen at their engine staging area in La Crosse, Indiana. This is more of a roster shot of the 804.
Date: 10/30/2010
The former EJ&E 804, now lettered for IBCX, now resides on the Chesapeake & Indiana Railway, seen at their engine staging area in La Crosse, Indiana. This is more of a roster shot of the 804.
101_8256a
EJ&E 665 leads the L543 oil local north through downtown Lemont on the old GM&O mainline.
Date: 03/03/2011
EJ&E 665 leads the L543 oil local north through downtown Lemont on the old GM&O mainline.
101_6925a
EJ&E 671 is right at home at Joliet, untouched by the CN nearly two years after the takeover.
Date: 12/27/2010
EJ&E 671 is right at home at Joliet, untouched by the CN nearly two years after the takeover.
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Date: 12/17/2010
Nearly two years after the CN merger, this J fan was quite happy to find the south end of Joliet Yard filled with nothing but J orange!
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A untouched pair of J SD38-2s sit at Joliet Yard as a untouched IC SD70 and the 667 switch the yard. The IC was taken over in 2001 and there are still untouched IC units left in 2011, 10 years later. Hopefully there are untouched J's left 10 years from no
Date: 12/17/2010
A untouched pair of J SD38-2s sit at Joliet Yard as a untouched IC SD70 and the 667 switch the yard. The IC was taken over in 2001 and there are still untouched IC units left in 2011, 10 years later. Hopefully there are untouched J's left 10 years from now too.
101_9994a
LSIX ex-NIPSCO SW1 601 sits at Hawthorne Yard in Cicero. This unit was originally built as the EJ&E 244, one of the first diesels ever built for the J.
Date: 11/20/2011
LSIX ex-NIPSCO SW1 601 sits at Hawthorne Yard. This unit was originally built as the EJ&E 244, one of the first diesels ever built for the J.
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LSIX ex-NIPSCO SW1 601 sits at Hawthorne Yard in Cicero. This unit was originally built as the EJ&E 244, one of the first diesels ever built for the J.
Date: 11/20/2011
LSIX ex-NIPSCO SW1 601 sits at Hawthorne Yard. This unit was originally built as the EJ&E 244, one of the first diesels ever built for the J.
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EJ&E Caboose 531 sits in front of the car shop at Joliet. This is the caboose that will be on display at the new Matteson Railroad Park.
Date: 10/25/2011
EJ&E Caboose 531 sits in front of the car shop at Joliet. This is the caboose that will be on display at the new Matteson Railroad Park.
