East train east of Stockton, March 24, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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East train passes Mid American's sub 56 west of Davenport, March 24, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Metra's SW1 at Blue Island, with the outbound west train waiting in the background, March 24, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Not IAIS, but who doesn't like a shot of RI's old suburban branch? Outbound suburban run at 91st ST., March 25, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Looking north from 127th st. I think this is the pull from either Chessie or IHB. By: Andy Brown
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Part of the consist off the inbound ethanol train, plus some Werners and other stacks to go out on the westbound. Looking south from 127th St. By: Andy Brown
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Preparing to cut off the lead unit at Ozinga's switch, at the east end of the Hickory Creek Metra stop. By: Andy Brown
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Shoving sand cars down Ozinga's spur. By: Andy Brown
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The crew has grabbed their other engine off the main and cleared up to let an inbound Metra go by. By: Andy Brown
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Conductor opens the switch to come back onto the main, Ozinga spur, mp 27, March 25, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Inbound light power approaches 139th St. By: Andy Brown
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Heading east towards BI, with an approach at Broadway. By: Andy Brown
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Chicago Rail Link is pulling north (RR east) onto the Metra main out of BI yard, approaching 119th St., March 25, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Rail Link heads east at Gresham, onto the RI's old South Chicago branch, past a set of classic RI tricolors. By: Andy Brown
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Alcohol loads for NS, out of ADM at Cedar Rapids, going through the crossover and onto the S. Chicago branch at Gresham. By: Andy Brown
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IAIS's "shoving platform" is leading a transfer run, crossing Broadway St. in Blue Island, March 25, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Pulling down track 9, past the Evan's yard lead. By: Andy Brown
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While waiting for the IAIS, some other stuff went by. By: Andy Brown
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IAIS shows up with the conductor watching the shove. By: Andy Brown
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Backing past the Broadway St. crossing tower. By: Andy Brown
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Under the old Rock Island, towards either Riverdale or Barr yard, March 25, 2008. By: Andy Brown
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Some electric action on Metra Electric's Blue Island branch. By: Andy Brown
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Westbound Metra running wrong main at Blue Island, governed by the "high green" dwarf signal between the tracks. By: Andy Brown
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Inbound Metra passes waiting extra BI switcher power at Vermont St. By: Andy Brown
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The BI towerman has let the IAIS power out onto the main, and lined them back into the "long track." By: Andy Brown
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East train east of Stockton, March 24, 2008.
Nice consist!
East train passes Mid American's sub 56 west of Davenport, March 24, 2008.
Metra's SW1 at Blue Island, with the outbound west train waiting in the background, March 24, 2008.
Not IAIS, but who doesn't like a shot of RI's old suburban branch? Outbound suburban run at 91st ST., March 25, 2008.
Looking north from 127th st. I think this is the pull from either Chessie or IHB.
Part of the consist off the inbound ethanol train, plus some Werners and other stacks to go out on the westbound. Looking south from 127th St.
Preparing to cut off the lead unit at Ozinga's switch, at the east end of the Hickory Creek Metra stop.
Shoving sand cars down Ozinga's spur.
Spotting at the plant.
The crew has grabbed their other engine off the main and cleared up to let an inbound Metra go by.
Conductor opens the switch to come back onto the main, Ozinga spur, mp 27, March 25, 2008.
Inbound light power approaches 139th St.
Heading east towards BI, with an approach at Broadway.
Chicago Rail Link is pulling north (RR east) onto the Metra main out of BI yard, approaching 119th St., March 25, 2008.
Crossing 119th.
Rail Link heads east at Gresham, onto the RI's old South Chicago branch, past a set of classic RI tricolors.
Alcohol loads for NS, out of ADM at Cedar Rapids, going through the crossover and onto the S. Chicago branch at Gresham.
Gresham tower.
IAIS's "shoving platform" is leading a transfer run, crossing Broadway St. in Blue Island, March 25, 2008.
Pulling down track 9, past the Evan's yard lead.
While waiting for the IAIS, some other stuff went by.
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IAIS shows up with the conductor watching the shove.
Backing past the Broadway St. crossing tower.
Under the old Rock Island, towards either Riverdale or Barr yard, March 25, 2008.
Some electric action on Metra Electric's Blue Island branch.
Westbound Metra running wrong main at Blue Island, governed by the "high green" dwarf signal between the tracks.
Inbound Metra passes waiting extra BI switcher power at Vermont St.
The BI towerman has let the IAIS power out onto the main, and lined them back into the "long track."