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By:Ralph Bonanno
Dates:1/1/1996 - 12/31/2020
Album Info:Images from trips around Illinois, both recent and older travels
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A southbound UP train on the IHB  passes through CP La Grange
Title:  A southbound UP train on the IHB passes through CP La Grange
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Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:32:12 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4738(SD70M)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
A westbound train of empty hoppers rolls through with two BNSF units and a CSXT SD70AC
Title:  A westbound train of empty hoppers rolls through with two BNSF units and a CSXT SD70AC
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Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:32:33 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  BNSF 9380(SD70ACe)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
An EMD SD75I leads this westbound through the station in town on the racetrack
Title:  An EMD SD75I leads this westbound through the station in town on the racetrack
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Photo Date:  1/1/1996  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:34:19 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8272(SD75M)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
An eastbound stack train with all UP power rumbl;es through the Belmont Ave station
Title:  An eastbound stack train with all UP power rumbl;es through the Belmont Ave station
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:31:47 PM
Location:  Downers Grove, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 3818(SD70M)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
A relatively new GEVO leads a trainload of empty hoppers westbound through town
Title:  A relatively new GEVO leads a trainload of empty hoppers westbound through town
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:32:45 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6079(ES44AC)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
An eeastbound loaded coal train from the PRB rumbles through the station on the "racetrack"
Title:  An eeastbound loaded coal train from the PRB rumbles through the station on the "racetrack"
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:33:07 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9393(SD70ACe)
Views:  507   Comments: 0
A mid afternoon local for downtown departs the station
Title:  A mid afternoon local for downtown departs the station
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:33:19 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Transit
Locomotives:  METX 404(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
A westbound afternoon local approaches from the east
Title:  A westbound afternoon local approaches from the east
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:33:35 PM
Location:  La Grange, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Transit
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Views:  268   Comments: 0
A westbound freight departs Cicero yard with a variety of power
Title:  A westbound freight departs Cicero yard with a variety of power
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:33:48 PM
Location:  Lavergne, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 1064(C44-9W)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
One of several Oakway SD60's on the BNSF trails on this train departiong Cicero Yard
Title:  One of several Oakway SD60's on the BNSF trails on this train departiong Cicero Yard
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:34:05 PM
Location:  Lavergne, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EMDX 9081(SD60)
Views:  316   Comments: 0
Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief comes barrelling through
Title:  Amtrak's westbound Southwest Chief comes barrelling through
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:34:44 PM
Location:  Lavergne, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 202(P42DC)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
A westbound Metra afternoon local arrives with an F59 leading
Title:  A westbound Metra afternoon local arrives with an F59 leading
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:35:35 PM
Location:  Lavergne, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  METX 194(F40PHM-2)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
An eastbound stack train from the west nears its destination and is about to enter Cicero Yard.
Title:  An eastbound stack train from the west nears its destination and is about to enter Cicero Yard.
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:35:57 PM
Location:  Lavergne, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1068(C44-9W)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Two of CSX's C40-8Ws lead a westboung empty hoppper train through the station
Title:  Two of CSX's C40-8Ws lead a westboung empty hoppper train through the station
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Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 6:36:11 PM
Location:  Lavergne, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7688(C40-8W)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Whitcomb centercab on display at the railroad park. Whitcombs were built in Rochelle
Title:  Whitcomb centercab on display at the railroad park. Whitcombs were built in Rochelle
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:29:28 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  166   Comments: 0
Oakway SD60 leads a BNSF frieght through town with NS power trailing
Title:  Oakway SD60 leads a BNSF frieght through town with NS power trailing
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:29:43 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  EMDX 9065(SD60)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
BNSF SD40-2 6904  trails on a westbound through town
Title:  BNSF SD40-2 6904 trails on a westbound through town
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:30:00 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
A single GE leads this eastbound over the diamonds and eastbound out of town
Title:  A single GE leads this eastbound over the diamonds and eastbound out of town
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:30:44 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
A  single UP SD70ACe leads auto racks eastbound through town and across the BNSF
Title:  A single UP SD70ACe leads auto racks eastbound through town and across the BNSF
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:30:20 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  185   Comments: 0
Somewhat typical of the traffic, a westbound empty hopper train heads back to the PRB for relaoding
Title:  Somewhat typical of the traffic, a westbound empty hopper train heads back to the PRB for relaoding
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:32:01 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
An eastbound BNSF freight heading towards Aurora passes through
Title:  An eastbound BNSF freight heading towards Aurora passes through
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:32:19 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  141   Comments: 0
This Ferromex GEVO was an unexpected surprise on a BNSF eastbound stack train
Title:  This Ferromex GEVO was an unexpected surprise on a BNSF eastbound stack train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:32:33 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  FXE 4641(ES44AC)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
A westbound UP Stack train is about to cross 9th st and the diamonds as it approaches the Global III terminal
Title:  A westbound UP Stack train is about to cross 9th st and the diamonds as it approaches the Global III terminal
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:32:47 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  126   Comments: 0
A parade of pumpkins leads a hotshot "Z" train east through town
Title:  A parade of pumpkins leads a hotshot "Z" train east through town
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:33:02 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  135   Comments: 0
A renumbered SD75I trails three GE's on a hot van train through town
Title:  A renumbered SD75I trails three GE's on a hot van train through town
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:33:16 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  138   Comments: 1
A nice change from the wide cab parade was this eastbound grain train with a pair of green SD40-2's
Title:  A nice change from the wide cab parade was this eastbound grain train with a pair of green SD40-2's
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:33:35 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  142   Comments: 2
A pair of SD75I's, in different paint, heads through town with more tonnage
Title:  A pair of SD75I's, in different paint, heads through town with more tonnage
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:33:53 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  194   Comments: 0
A four unit stack train rolls east across the BNSF and under the home signal
Title:  A four unit stack train rolls east across the BNSF and under the home signal
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:34:54 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
a westbound Z train rumbles through town under threatening skies
Title:  a westbound Z train rumbles through town under threatening skies
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:34:36 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  149   Comments: 0
Depsite the poor light, this SP AC44 made for a nice surprise on the rear of an eastbound coal train
Title:  Depsite the poor light, this SP AC44 made for a nice surprise on the rear of an eastbound coal train
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:34:16 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
A westbound empty ethanol train is about to cross 9th st and the BNSF diamonds
Title:  A westbound empty ethanol train is about to cross 9th st and the BNSF diamonds
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:36:08 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  128   Comments: 0
light power in the form of two GP38-2s approaches to drill a local customer
Title:  light power in the form of two GP38-2s approaches to drill a local customer
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:35:47 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
This GP38-2 was one of two light engines sent from the yard to drill a local customer
Title:  This GP38-2 was one of two light engines sent from the yard to drill a local customer
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:35:31 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
Westbound tonnage with a pair of EMD's approaches the 9th st crossing
Title:  Westbound tonnage with a pair of EMD's approaches the 9th st crossing
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Photo Date:  10/1/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 1:35:15 PM
Location:  Rochelle, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  64   Comments: 0
CN GEVO 2251 rumbles across the diamonds and starts toward the IHB having just departed Schiller Yard
Title:  CN GEVO 2251 rumbles across the diamonds and starts toward the IHB having just departed Schiller Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:21:50 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  79   Comments: 0
CN Cowl body SD40F in the consist of a southbound CN train
Title:  CN Cowl body SD40F in the consist of a southbound CN train
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:22:08 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Locomotives:  CN 5554(SD60F)
Views:  342   Comments: 1
A SOO GP38 leads a small transfer run from Bensenville yard
Title:  A SOO GP38 leads a small transfer run from Bensenville yard
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:21:01 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
SOO caboose # 134 brings up the rear with an EOT on it, mixing the old with the new
Title:  SOO caboose # 134 brings up the rear with an EOT on it, mixing the old with the new
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:21:28 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  190   Comments: 0
Road freight with an assortment of power has just departed Bensenville Yard
Title:  Road freight with an assortment of power has just departed Bensenville Yard
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:22:27 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
A transfer run most likely from Clearing Yard crosses the diamonds approaching Bensenville Yard
Title:  A transfer run most likely from Clearing Yard crosses the diamonds approaching Bensenville Yard
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:22:54 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
SOO GP 38 4415 passes by as the trailing unit on a transfer run
Title:  SOO GP 38 4415 passes by as the trailing unit on a transfer run
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:23:10 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
Westbound METRA train from the city passes a slow moving frieght as it approaches the Franklin Park Station
Title:  Westbound METRA train from the city passes a slow moving frieght as it approaches the Franklin Park Station
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:23:29 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
Midday METRA train rolls east through the diamonds heading for downtown
Title:  Midday METRA train rolls east through the diamonds heading for downtown
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:23:46 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
IHB GP40-2 4018 comes around the new connection and heads for Bensenville Yd with a transfer run
Title:  IHB GP40-2 4018 comes around the new connection and heads for Bensenville Yd with a transfer run
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:24:10 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  276   Comments: 0
A CN train with a host of horspower starts around the connection from the yard
Title:  A CN train with a host of horspower starts around the connection from the yard
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:24:33 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
unusual CN switche in the consist of a road train, sporting "WC" sublettering
Title:  unusual CN switche in the consist of a road train, sporting "WC" sublettering
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:24:54 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  111   Comments: 0
With a slightly fading paint job, WC GP40 3006 rolls past in the consist of a CN train
Title:  With a slightly fading paint job, WC GP40 3006 rolls past in the consist of a CN train
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:25:36 PM
Location:  Franklin Park, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
CP parked this ex MILW MP-15 right next to the road. Nice and Clean, too...
Title:  CP parked this ex MILW MP-15 right next to the road. Nice and Clean, too...
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:25:19 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  110   Comments: 0
Midday METRA train from the city pulls into the station on the ex MILW mainline
Title:  Midday METRA train from the city pulls into the station on the ex MILW mainline
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:25:56 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
A north(west?)bound coal train skirts the perimeter of O Hare Airport with a nice surprise trailing
Title:  A north(west?)bound coal train skirts the perimeter of O Hare Airport with a nice surprise trailing
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Photo Date:  10/3/2008  Upload Date: 10/5/2008 12:26:17 PM
Location:  Des Plaines, IL
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  97   Comments: 0


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