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    Old WC spikes found in Mundelien Illinois

    Could be anywhere from 5 to 75 years old; spikes are not dated. Why do you call them 'WC' spikes?
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    Closer to Union Station is a parking garage along the west side of the tracks. Amtrak heads south (or east or west). An interesting observation car. Some angles get you lots of poles ... ... or with a quick move you get a cleaner view. Hope you enjoyed foaming in Chicago.
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    Oh so interesting that Canal Street Railroad bridge. Detail here: https://bridgehunter.com/il/cook/bh50843/
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    Peeking under 18th street you see plenty of green lights on the switch indicators. (Amtrak loco service area.) Crossing the tracks for a different angle gets some Metra action moving north ...... and misses the BNSF coal moving south.
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    At the Lumber Street grade crossing: BNSF coal and Amtrak wait for signals under 18th Street. Amtrak gets cleared first ... ... and rolls south across the Canal Street bridge over the South Branch of the Chicago River. It's not long before the the train backs north towards Union Station.
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    Inbound RI action at 16th: Hey! It's the 'Heritage' loco! Yep. #425, named Don Orseno. (He retired late last year from the position of CEO after 44 years of service; he started as a collector on the Rock Island commuter trains.)
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    16th Street tower on the Rock: A bit of CTA Red Line (Dan Ryan) action: And looking west towards the South Branch of the Chicago River: The left bridge in the down position is the St. Charles Air Line bridge and is in use by the CNRR. The right bridge stored in the up position is the B&O...
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    Chicago Sampler - May 2018

    I got a chance to chase trains in downtown Chicago, south of Union Station back on a fine day in May. The Amtrak Loco Shop near 18th Street:
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    Unusual Locomotive refueling at Woodcrest

    Spotted on the CN (former ICG/IC) in East Hazelcrest today: QNS&L (Quebec, North Shore, & Labrador) 310, an SD40-2. A long way from home. Is the QNS&L a CN-owned road?
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    Comment by 'Kensington' in media 'WC 3018 Trailing on CN L516'

    Good catch!
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    Comment by 'Kensington' in media 'Run over by a train'

    Great timing!
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    Comment by 'Kensington' in media 'DRGW at Malta, CO'

    A true classic - awesome location and reflection!
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    Comment by 'Kensington' in media 'Septa Heads for Home'

    The moving train and the light reflecting off the rails is very cool!
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    Comment by 'Kensington' in media 'Bridge Approach'

    Good composition and framing.
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    Comment by 'Kensington' in media 'Metra Commuter Train passing the remains of the Englewood Depot'

    Grest documentation of an important Chicago rail passenger location from times past.
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