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Viewing Album:  West of Chicago Trip October 2021
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:10/20/2021 - 10/22/2021
Album Info:In October of 2021 I took a trip to points west of Chicago with a focus on the BNSF transcon between Fort Madison, IA and Chillicothe, IL. Locations Visited: Franklin Park, West Chicago, Sterling, Davenport, IA, Galesburg, Fort Madison, IA and others. Railroads seen: Metra, UP CN, CP, BNSF, Iowa Interstate, Amtrak
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If the railroad no longer exists, the sign no longer applies, right?
Title:  If the railroad no longer exists, the sign no longer applies, right?
Description:  Just Kidding of course! A "No Trespassing" sign at Fort Madison still displays the previous owner of the property.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:27 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0
The former CB&Q For Madison
Title:  The former CB&Q For Madison
Description:  This is located on what is now the Hannibal Sub, directly across from the former ATSF depot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:31 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  14   Comments: 0
Signal Display at Fort Madison
Title:  Signal Display at Fort Madison
Description:  Wig Wag on the left and what looks like a B&O CPL on the right.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:34 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Beautiful Caboose
Title:  Beautiful Caboose
Description:  ATSF 999235 looks great in fresh paint on display next to the former ATSF depot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:37 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
ATSF Fort Madison Depot
Title:  ATSF Fort Madison Depot
Description:  The station is due to become the new Amtrak stop but it is unclear when it will open. Note the new platform to the left.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:39 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
A westbound manifest rounds the bend at Fort Madison
Title:  A westbound manifest rounds the bend at Fort Madison
Description:  During my 1.5 days on the Transcon this was the only manifest I saw.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:43 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7353(ES44DC)
Views:  22   Comments: 0
Rare Train
Title:  Rare Train
Description:  Manifest on the BNSF transcon are a rare breed. During my 1.5 days on the Transcon this was the only one I saw.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:45 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7353(ES44DC)
Views:  21   Comments: 0
BNSF 7353 leads a westbound manifest by the what will be the new Amtrak Station
Title:  BNSF 7353 leads a westbound manifest by the what will be the new Amtrak Station
Description:  Manifests on the BNSF transcon are a rare breed. During my 1.5 days on the Transcon this was the only one I saw.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:49 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7353(ES44DC)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Westbound Geometry Train passes the former ATSF Depot
Title:  Westbound Geometry Train passes the former ATSF Depot
Description:  I was leaving town when I saw a rain with two shiny cars crossing the Mississippi River Bridge so I hightailed it back to the pedestrian overpass.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:51 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6862(ES44C4)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Two GE's lead a westbound Geometry Train
Title:  Two GE's lead a westbound Geometry Train
Description:  I was leaving town when I saw a train with two shiny cars crossing the Mississippi River Bridge so I hightailed it back to the pedestrian overpass.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:54 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6862(ES44C4) BNSF 4644(C44-9W)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Geometry Train Support Car
Title:  Geometry Train Support Car
Description:  The BNSF Geometry Train Support Car is #88 "Atchinson", built in 1949 for the ATSF
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:57 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:  BNSF 4644(C44-9W)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
Damn Glare!
Title:  Damn Glare!
Description:  A bit of glare on the shiny flanks of BNSF Geometry Train Support Car is #88 "Atchinson" pretty much ruins the shot. The car was built in 1949 for the ATSF
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:01 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
BNSF "Skagit River" Roster Shot
Title:  BNSF "Skagit River" Roster Shot
Description:  Seen on a westbound Geometry Train. She was built in 1955 for the SP as a bilevel commuter car.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:04 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
Off to Points West
Title:  Off to Points West
Description:  BNSF "Skagit River" brings up the rear of a westbound Geometry Train. She was built in 1955 for the SP as a bilevel commuter car.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:07 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Approaching Coal Train
Title:  Approaching Coal Train
Description:  A westbound empty coal train navigates the undulating terrain of the Ottumwa Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:10 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
A westbound empty coal train charges down the Ottumwa Sub
Title:  A westbound empty coal train charges down the Ottumwa Sub
Description:  This was the only coal train I saw on my 3 day trip to the Galesburg Area.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:14 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8567(SD70ACe)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
BNSF 8567 and another Ace lead a coal train west
Title:  BNSF 8567 and another Ace lead a coal train west
Description:  This was the only coal train I saw on my 3 day trip to the Galesburg Area.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:17 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8567(SD70ACe)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
BNSF 9209 trails on a westbound empty coal train
Title:  BNSF 9209 trails on a westbound empty coal train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:21 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9209(SD70ACe)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Back to the Powder River Basin
Title:  Back to the Powder River Basin
Description:  An empty coal train speeds west on the Ottumwa Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 4:00:25 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Two GE's brings up the rear of a westbound Coal Train
Title:  Two GE's brings up the rear of a westbound Coal Train
Description:  Seen on the ex-CB&Q Ottumwa Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:23 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5676(AC44CW)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
BNSF 6429 and another GE shove an empty coal train west
Title:  BNSF 6429 and another GE shove an empty coal train west
Description:  Seen on the ex-CB&Q Ottumwa Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:26 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6429(ES44AC)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
Heading for the Powder River
Title:  Heading for the Powder River
Description:  A westbound coal train heads back to the PRB for another load.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:29 PM
Location:  Monmouth, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6429(ES44AC)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
GE and EMD team up to move a manifest east out of Galesburg
Title:  GE and EMD team up to move a manifest east out of Galesburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:32 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6068(ES44AC) BNSF 9021(SD70ACe)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Past and Present of Galesburg Railroading
Title:  Past and Present of Galesburg Railroading
Description:  A classic CB&Q Hudson watches as a BNSF GEVO powers a freight east.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:35 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6068(ES44AC) CBQ 3006(4-6-4)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
BNSF 9021 trails on an eastbound manifest
Title:  BNSF 9021 trails on an eastbound manifest
Description:  Seen leaving the Galesburg Yard for he Mendota Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:38 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9021(SD70ACe)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
An eastbound Frac Sand Train is next up at Galesburg
Title:  An eastbound Frac Sand Train is next up at Galesburg
Description:  The train is passing the Amtrak station bound for the Mendota Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:41 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7464(ES44DC)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
BNSF and CN team up to move a Frac Sand train East
Title:  BNSF and CN team up to move a Frac Sand train East
Description:  The train is passing the Amtrak station bound for the Mendota Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:44 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7464(ES44DC)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
CN 8858 trails on an eastbound Frac Sand Train
Title:  CN 8858 trails on an eastbound Frac Sand Train
Description:  The train is passing the Amtrak station bound for the Mendota Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:48 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 8858(SD70M-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Meet at the "B-Plant"
Title:  Meet at the "B-Plant"
Description:  An eastbound Frac Sand train meets a westbound manifest at he "B-Plant" interlocking just east of the Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:51 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Meet at the Amtrak Station
Title:  Meet at the Amtrak Station
Description:  An eastbound Frac Sand train meets a westbound manifest at the Amtrak Station.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:55 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4435(C44-9W)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal cruises over State Street
Title:  An eastbound intermodal cruises over State Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:25:58 PM
Location:  East Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3265(ES44C4) BNSF 8206(ES44C4)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
BNSF 8206 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 8206 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description:  Seen at State Street in East Galesburg.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:00 PM
Location:  East Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8206(ES44C4)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Speeding through Rural Illinois
Title:  Speeding through Rural Illinois
Description:  A westbound manifest speeds along he Transcon east of Galesburg.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:04 PM
Location:  Knox, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6986(ES44C4)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Four GE's Speed an intermodal West
Title:  Four GE's Speed an intermodal West
Description:  This is the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:07 PM
Location:  Knox, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6986(ES44C4) BNSF 3896(ET44C4)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal rounds the bend at Highway 12
Title:  A westbound intermodal rounds the bend at Highway 12
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:10 PM
Location:  Appleton, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6321(ES44AC)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
BNSF 6321 and 3 other GE's speed an intermodal west
Title:  BNSF 6321 and 3 other GE's speed an intermodal west
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:13 PM
Location:  Appleton, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6321(ES44AC)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
All the Schemes
Title:  All the Schemes
Description:  The power on this westbound BNSF train represented all of the company's corporate paint schemes.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:16 PM
Location:  Appleton, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5292(C44-9W) BNSF 1033(C44-9W)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Heritage I and III trail on a eastbound intermodal
Title:  Heritage I and III trail on a eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:19 PM
Location:  Appleton, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1033(C44-9W) BNSF 6928(ES44C4)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal emerges from the trees
Title:  An eastbound intermodal emerges from the trees
Description:  This is the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:22 PM
Location:  Appleton, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6274(ES44AC)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
BNSF 6274 leads an intermodal east
Title:  BNSF 6274 leads an intermodal east
Description:  This is the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:25 PM
Location:  Appleton, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6274(ES44AC) BNSF 5181(C44-9W)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
BNSF 7250 leads an intermodal west
Title:  BNSF 7250 leads an intermodal west
Description:  Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:28 PM
Location:  Laura, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7250(ES44DC)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
BNSF 4651 and others trail on a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 4651 and others trail on a westbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:30 PM
Location:  Laura, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4651(C44-9W)
Views:  27   Comments: 0
BNSF 9385 and
Title:  BNSF 9385 and
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:32 PM
Location:  Laura, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9385(SD70ACe) BNSF 7221(ES44DC)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Up and Down
Title:  Up and Down
Description:  An eastbound intermodal navigates the undulating terrain of the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:35 PM
Location:  Edelstein, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal comes up a rise on the Chillicothe Sub
Title:  An eastbound intermodal comes up a rise on the Chillicothe Sub
Description:  A clear signal can be seen on the 1 Track at CP 1395.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:38 PM
Location:  Edelstein, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  12   Comments: 0
BNSF 5731 comes up a hill on the Chillicothe Sub
Title:  BNSF 5731 comes up a hill on the Chillicothe Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:41 PM
Location:  Edelstein, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5731(ES44AC)
Views:  30   Comments: 0
A quartet of GE's speed an intermodal along the Chillicothe Sub
Title:  A quartet of GE's speed an intermodal along the Chillicothe Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:44 PM
Location:  Edelstein, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5731(ES44AC)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
An eastbound Autorack train descends Edelstein Hill
Title:  An eastbound Autorack train descends Edelstein Hill
Description:  Note that the lead unit is the one of a kind "Golden Swoosh" GEVO.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:47 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7695(ES44DC)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Golden Swoosh on Edelstein Hill
Title:  Golden Swoosh on Edelstein Hill
Description:  An eastbound Autorack train descends Edelstein Hill with the one of kind "Golden Swoosh" GEVO in charge.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 5:26:50 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7695(ES44DC)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Just a Blur
Title:  Just a Blur
Description:  Two BNSF GE's rush an intermodal west through Chillicothe. Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 6:23:00 PM
Location:  Chillicothe, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0

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