Not the best of photos, but its all that could be done for now: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=554310 Unit was running, assume for...
IC 2708 is departing North yard, PL4 is to follow them out of the yard (pal) 3811 is the leader. Mark R [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I would of never thought I would see the day that a 70 got the paint! Even though I new it would come...... I wonder if this unit has any new upgrades? ... ...
Excellent photo, Joe! Call me a blasphemer but I really like the CN paint scheme. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I'm so glad that UP didn't get the...
Here is a link to a picture of IC 1039 after being repainted in CN colors: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=554310 Wreck-damaged IC 1039...
Anybody able to keep track of this engine and willing to give a heads up? Would be nice to catch it Memphis and have an after shot for my before shot....
Here is a link to a picture of IC 1039 after being repainted in CN colors: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=554310 Wreck-damaged IC 1039...
Hi Group: I purchased a condo at Central Station in Chicago and have a wonderful view of the St. Carles Air Line, the (Metra) IC Electric @16th Street and the...
Now THAT is what I call train watching! Thomas (who's...training...himself to say train watching instead of railfanning because he's tired of the strange...
What is the basket in front of the engineer's window for? Spare knuckle / chain holder? Seems to be found only on the first order 1000-1019 GF-640b. Dave...
I must now stab myself. Paul "It's a shame, seeing a grown man weep over a locomotive" Burgess Aaron Ryherd <icsd71@...> wrote: I would of never thought...
I don't have it with me currently, but I seem to recall there might be a photo of a "heralded" tender included in the book "IC Steam Finale." Someone else may...
Unit did not depart for tests last night, stayed in North yard. It is suspected that it will catch a ride on FUPD tonight. FUPD power usually makes it to...
Don't worry, I'm with you on this. While of course I'm not terrible thrilled at seeing everything get the noodle, I too like the CN paint scheme. Thank you...
Good evening, I don't think anyone has really addressed this. I got thinking and this question germinated in my mind after reading the last two issues of the...
CN 1039 was released from VMV on 10/27 IC 1039 is spotted at VMV on 11/3 and the lighted number board was seen around 9pm. reportedly it was placed at VMV by...
Heads up to everyone in IC country...The football special is running today. Crew is on duty at 10am at Markham so figure 11 or so departure for Champaign. ...
IC Extra 101 South OS Monee IL MP 34.0 @ 1236 CST. Lead unit is IC E9a 101, IC E9a 100 trailing facing north. (4) IC cars in consist, theater car on the...
GF-640b? What could that mean? ... From: illinoiscentral@yahoogroups.com [mailto:illinoiscentral@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of sd40_2w Sent: Friday, November...
I heard today that the IC football specials are sponsored and funded exclusively by former IC prez. William B. Johnson. Is that true or does CN foot (excuse...
That would be the designation if the unit were a Canadian engine. G - GMD locomotive F- freight locomotive 6 - # of axles 40 - 4000 horsepower b - second order...