The AAPRCO special backs down the BNSF Chicago Sub at Union Ave. before receiving the signal over the airline and onto the old Rock Island for the trip west to the Quad Cities. By: Chris Lastovich
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Another view of the special as it makes its reverse move down the BN. By: Chris Lastovich
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AMTK P42's 7 and 48 lead the AAAPRCO special over the St. Charles Airline, bound for the old RI, CSX, IAIS, and CN rails to Omaha, NE. By: Chris Lastovich
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The AAPRCO special heads through Robbins and under the old RI cantilevers. Its not everyday you get to see AMTK P42's on the old Rock. Due to the Metra cab signals used on this line, like the Iowa, this special was restricted to 30 mph. By: Chris Lastovich
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The special cruises through the southwest suburb of Tinley Park as viewed from I-80. By: Chris Lastovich
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Rolling right along the AAPRCO special is heading into Joliet along Rte 30. Its all down hill from here... By: Chris Lastovich
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The tail end passes M.P. 37.3 as the train slows for Joliet... By: Chris Lastovich
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The special is on the approach to C.P. Richards St. in downtown Joliet. By: Chris Lastovich
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Pulling through Metra's coach yard in Joliet, IL. The special will soon hit UD Tower. By: Chris Lastovich
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Amtrak 7 leads the AAPRCO special pauses in Joliet while it waits for CSX to figure out whats going on and accept the train... it would take nearly 3 hrs to do so... By: Chris Lastovich
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The Golden Spike basks in the sun as the train waits for CSX to figure it out... By: Chris Lastovich
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The train is finally back underway coming into the town of Rockdale, as viewed from I-80. By: Chris Lastovich
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In my final runby, the AAPRCO special ducks under the EJ&E in Minooka. By: Chris Lastovich
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The AAPRCO special backs down the BNSF Chicago Sub at Union Ave. before receiving the signal over the airline and onto the old Rock Island for the trip west to the Quad Cities.
Another view of the special as it makes its reverse move down the BN.
AMTK P42's 7 and 48 lead the AAAPRCO special over the St. Charles Airline, bound for the old RI, CSX, IAIS, and CN rails to Omaha, NE.
The AAPRCO special heads through Robbins and under the old RI cantilevers. Its not everyday you get to see AMTK P42's on the old Rock. Due to the Metra cab signals used on this line, like the Iowa, this special was restricted to 30 mph.
The special cruises through the southwest suburb of Tinley Park as viewed from I-80.
Rolling right along the AAPRCO special is heading into Joliet along Rte 30. Its all down hill from here...
The tail end passes M.P. 37.3 as the train slows for Joliet...
The special is on the approach to C.P. Richards St. in downtown Joliet.
Pulling through Metra's coach yard in Joliet, IL. The special will soon hit UD Tower.
Amtrak 7 leads the AAPRCO special pauses in Joliet while it waits for CSX to figure out whats going on and accept the train... it would take nearly 3 hrs to do so...
The Golden Spike basks in the sun as the train waits for CSX to figure it out...
The train is finally back underway coming into the town of Rockdale, as viewed from I-80.
Another view of the train as it snakes into Rockdale.
In my final runby, the AAPRCO special ducks under the EJ&E in Minooka.
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