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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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UP 7215 leads an intermodal train west
Title:  UP 7215 leads an intermodal train west
Description:  This is a trackage rights UP train on the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:34 PM
Location:  Ormonde, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 7215(AC44CW)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
UP 5982 is second out on westbound intermodal
Title:  UP 5982 is second out on westbound intermodal
Description:  This is a trackage rights UP train on the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:37 PM
Location:  Ormonde, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5982(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
UP 6377 is third out on a westbound intermodal
Title:  UP 6377 is third out on a westbound intermodal
Description:  This is a trackage rights UP train on the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:40 PM
Location:  Ormonde, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6377(AC44CW)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Reefer Containers
Title:  Reefer Containers
Description:  A healthy cut of refrigerated containers ride west on a UP intermodal train.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:43 PM
Location:  Ormonde, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
UP 6580 is the midtrain DPU on a westbound intemodal
Title:  UP 6580 is the midtrain DPU on a westbound intemodal
Description:  This is a trackage rights UP train on the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:47 PM
Location:  Ormonde, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6580(AC44CW)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Two BNSF GE's lead a train over the Media Trestle
Title:  Two BNSF GE's lead a train over the Media Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:50 PM
Location:  Media, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6556(ES44C4) BNSF 6727(ES44C4)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Flying over Ellison Creek
Title:  Flying over Ellison Creek
Description:  A BNSF intermodal train cruises west over the Media Trestle.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:53 PM
Location:  Media, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6556(ES44C4) BNSF 6727(ES44C4)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Almost to the other Side
Title:  Almost to the other Side
Description:  A BNSF intermodal train cruises west over the Media Trestle.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:40:56 PM
Location:  Media, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6556(ES44C4)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Double Clear at Stronghurst
Title:  Double Clear at Stronghurst
Description:  Both mains are lit clear at the Stronghurst Crossover.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:00 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
First Up at Stronghurst
Title:  First Up at Stronghurst
Description:  Soon after seeing both mains lit clear at the Stronghurst Crossover this westbound intermodal train showed up.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:03 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7285(ES44DC)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
BNSF 7285 leads a stack train west
Title:  BNSF 7285 leads a stack train west
Description:  This is the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:06 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7285(ES44DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
BNSF 4726 trails on a westbound intermodal
Title:  BNSF 4726 trails on a westbound intermodal
Description:  This is the ex-ATSF Chillicothe Sub.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:09 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4726(C44-9W)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Skunked!
Title:  Skunked!
Description:  As a huge combo train went by on track 1 a fast westbound Z train overtook it on Main 2. You can see the side of an locomotive in between the first two containers.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:11 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
Combo Train DPU's
Title:  Combo Train DPU's
Description:  These four units served as the mid-train DPUs on a westbound combo train. Note the Z train behind the units overtaking it.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:14 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5178(C44-9W)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
BNSF 6987 is one of the mid-train DPUs on a westbound Combo Train
Title:  BNSF 6987 is one of the mid-train DPUs on a westbound Combo Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:17 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6987(ES44C4)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Heritage I DPU
Title:  Heritage I DPU
Description:  BNSF 1055 is one of the mid-train DPUs on a westbound Combo Train
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:20 PM
Location:  Stronghurst, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1055(C44-9W)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal comes around the bend at Fort Madison
Title:  A westbound intermodal comes around the bend at Fort Madison
Description:  Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:23 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7084(ES44C4)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
BNSF 7084 leads a stack train west
Title:  BNSF 7084 leads a stack train west
Description:  Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:26 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7084(ES44C4)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
A westbound stack train heads into the S-Curves a Fort Madison
Title:  A westbound stack train heads into the S-Curves a Fort Madison
Description:  Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:28 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5077(C44-9W)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Post-Sunset Amtrak
Title:  Post-Sunset Amtrak
Description:  About 15 minutes after sunset the westbound Southwest Chief rounds the bend at Fort Madison.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:31 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Amtrak #3 aproaches its Fort Madison Station Stop
Title:  Amtrak #3 aproaches its Fort Madison Station Stop
Description:  About 15 minutes after sunset the westbound Southwest Chief rounds the bend at Fort Madison.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:34 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 30(P42DC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
BJRY 3236 waits for its next assignment
Title:  BJRY 3236 waits for its next assignment
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:36 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BJRY 3236(RS-4-TC)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
BJRY 701 sits near the BRJY headquarters
Title:  BJRY 701 sits near the BRJY headquarters
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:39 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BJRY 701(C415)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
BJRY 701 waits for its next assignment
Title:  BJRY 701 waits for its next assignment
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:42 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BJRY 701(C415)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
BJRY 3236 sits near the BJRY Headquarters
Title:  BJRY 3236 sits near the BJRY Headquarters
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:45 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BJRY 3236(RS-4-TC)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Some imposing brick buildings look out over the ex CB&Q Main
Title:  Some imposing brick buildings look out over the ex CB&Q Main
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:47 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Looking west towards Omaha on the ex-CB&Q Main
Title:  Looking west towards Omaha on the ex-CB&Q Main
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:50 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
BNSF 7774 and another GE wait for a crew in the Burlington Yard
Title:  BNSF 7774 and another GE wait for a crew in the Burlington Yard
Description:  Note the towers of the Lift Bridge behind the train.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:53 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC) BNSF 6372(ES44AC)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
BNSF 7774 poses next to the Mississippi River Bridge
Title:  BNSF 7774 poses next to the Mississippi River Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:56 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
CBQ 3003 display next to the Amtrak Station
Title:  CBQ 3003 display next to the Amtrak Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/29/2021 1:41:59 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CBQ 3003(4-6-4)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
CBQ Heritage
Title:  CBQ Heritage
Description:  CBQ Hudson #3003 and the Amtrak station remind Burlington of its CB&Q RR heritage.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:40 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  CBQ 3003(4-6-4)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
CBQ 3003 is an impressive locomotive
Title:  CBQ 3003 is an impressive locomotive
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:44 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CBQ 3003(4-6-4)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
BNSF 7774 Roster Shot
Title:  BNSF 7774 Roster Shot
Description:  Note the graffiti on the side
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:47 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Canned train in the Burlington Yard
Title:  Canned train in the Burlington Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:50 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC) BNSF 6372(ES44AC)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Past and Present of the Ottumwa Sub
Title:  Past and Present of the Ottumwa Sub
Description:  BNSF 7774 poses with CBQ 3003.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:53 PM
Location:  Burlington, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  BNSF 7774(ES44DC) CBQ 3003(4-6-4)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
QNYCLAC comes through Fort Madison
Title:  QNYCLAC comes through Fort Madison
Description:  Note the NS 4000 second out.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:56 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8113(ES44AC) NS 4000(AC44C6M)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
NS 8113 leads QNYCLAC through Fort Madison
Title:  NS 8113 leads QNYCLAC through Fort Madison
Description:  Note the NS 4000 second out.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:17:59 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8113(ES44AC) NS 4000(AC44C6M)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
NS 4000 trails on QNYCLAC
Title:  NS 4000 trails on QNYCLAC
Description:  My first time seeing this unit.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:02 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4000(AC44C6M)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Blue Mane at Fort Madison
Title:  Blue Mane at Fort Madison
Description:  NS 4000 is second out as QNYCLAC enters Fort Madison.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:05 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4000(AC44C6M) NS 8113(ES44AC)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
ATSF 2913 sits on display in Fort Madison
Title:  ATSF 2913 sits on display in Fort Madison
Description:  In the background QNYCLAC moves west.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:08 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  ATSF 2913(4-8-4)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
The former ATSF Fort Madison Depot
Title:  The former ATSF Fort Madison Depot
Description:  This area has been revamped to become the new Amtrak station but has yet to open.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:11 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
A westbound intermodal passes a shiny caboose
Title:  A westbound intermodal passes a shiny caboose
Description:  The caboose is on display next the former ATSF depot.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:15 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6404(ES44AC)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
BNSF 6404 leads an international stack train through Fort Madison.
Title:  BNSF 6404 leads an international stack train through Fort Madison.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:18 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6404(ES44AC) BNSF 5973(ES44AC)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
BNSF 6404 pases a former ATSF building next to the station
Title:  BNSF 6404 pases a former ATSF building next to the station
Description:  Does anyone know the purpose of this building? It looks like some sort of office and is right next to the station.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:21 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6404(ES44AC)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
BNSF 4132 trails on a westbound stack train
Title:  BNSF 4132 trails on a westbound stack train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:24 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BHSF 4Äœ=(CX6-9W)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
BNSF 7352 trails on a westbound stack train
Title:  BNSF 7352 trails on a westbound stack train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:28 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7352(ES44DC)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
"Old" Fort Madison and the famed Swing Bridge
Title:  "Old" Fort Madison and the famed Swing Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:31 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Causing Trouble
Title:  Causing Trouble
Description:  A massive BNSF combo train came to a halt in the middle of Fort Madison blocking both the 6th Street crossing and the Mississippi River Bridge. The train was stopped for about 30 minutes for a crew change and PTC problems.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:34 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Sneaking By
Title:  Sneaking By
Description:  An eastbound stack train slides by a stopped westbound stack train.
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:36 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7003(ES44C4) BNSF 617(AC44C4M)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
BNSF 7003 leads an eastbound intermodal by a stopped westbound stack train
Title:  BNSF 7003 leads an eastbound intermodal by a stopped westbound stack train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2021  Upload Date: 10/30/2021 1:18:39 PM
Location:  Fort Madison, IA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7003(ES44C4) BNSF 617(AC44C4M)
Views:  165   Comments: 0

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