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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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NS 4319 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  NS 4319 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:42 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4319(AC44C6M) BNSF 7998(ES44C4) BNSF 7578(ES44DC)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
The head end power of an eastbound intermodal meets the mid-train DPUs of a stopped westbound stack train
Title:  The head end power of an eastbound intermodal meets the mid-train DPUs of a stopped westbound stack train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:45 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7578(ES44DC)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
An eastbound stack curves towards the Mississippi River Bridge
Title:  An eastbound stack curves towards the Mississippi River Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:48 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
BNSF 6608 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 6608 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:58:53 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6608(ES44C4)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
BNSF 3923 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 3923 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:58:58 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3923(ET44C4)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
BNSF 6772 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 6772 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:00 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6772(ES44C4)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
You innards are showing!
Title:  You innards are showing!
Description:  BNSF 739 trails on an eastbound intermodal with one of its engine doors open.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:03 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 739(C44-9W)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Intermodals meet at Fort Madison
Title:  Intermodals meet at Fort Madison
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:06 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal starts across the Mississippi
Title:  An eastbound intermodal starts across the Mississippi
Description:  The "Old" Fort Madison is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:09 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal crosses the mighty Mississippi
Title:  An eastbound intermodal crosses the mighty Mississippi
Description:  The "Old" Fort Madison is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:12 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
Amtrak #4 rounds the bend at Fort Madison
Title:  Amtrak #4 rounds the bend at Fort Madison
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:15 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 192(P42DC)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
AMTK 192 leads Amtrak #4 East
Title:  AMTK 192 leads Amtrak #4 East
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:18 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 192(P42DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
AMTK 194 is second out on the day's Southwest Cheif
Title:  AMTK 194 is second out on the day's Southwest Cheif
Description:  The train is eastbound at Fort Madison.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:21 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 194(P42DC)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Not Where the Baggage Goes
Title:  Not Where the Baggage Goes
Description:  Come one Amtrak, the baggage car belongs in the front! Seen on the eastbound Southwest Chief.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 11/2/2021 3:59:24 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
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:  38   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:  22   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:  40   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:  56   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:  19   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:  36   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:  28   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:  48   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: 
Views:  43   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 4644(C44-9W)
Views:  54   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:  61   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:  61   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:  32   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:  61   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:  28   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:  48   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:  77   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:  40   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:  19   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:  160   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:  66   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:  59   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:  65   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:  65   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:  83   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:  43   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:  40   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:  110   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:  23   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:  49   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:  125   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:  60   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:  66   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:  87   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:  36   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:  39   Comments: 0

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