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IC 1026 @ Gilman, IL
Train A408 (Gary, IN - Centralia, IL) hustles south through rural Gilman, IL doing all of track speed with a pair of classic IC SD70s (1026-1019) in the lead. Seen here splitting the famous ancient concrete Illinois Central coal towers on the outskirts of town on the CN Chicago Sub. As can be seen from I-57 and Route 45, the Coal Tower’s is a historical landmark along the Mainline of Mid America, so much so that Google Maps made a pin for it! Taken: 2-26-21
This is one shot with A408 I’ve wanted for years now and the stars finally aligned for it, sole IC power, sun, and having the chance to make the drive down to Central Illinois for a good chase. Matt T’s truck also made it down the access road safe and sound, as most people have car trouble after traveling down the road.
IC 1026 @ Gilman, IL
Train A408 (Gary, IN - Centralia, IL) hustles south through rural Gilman, IL doing all of track speed with a pair of classic IC SD70s (1026-1019) in the lead. Seen here splitting the famous ancient concrete Illinois Central coal towers on the outskirts of town on the CN Chicago Sub. As can be seen from I-57 and Route 45, the Coal Tower’s is a historical landmark along the Mainline of Mid America, so much so that Google Maps made a pin for it! Taken: 2-26-21
This is one shot with A408 I’ve wanted for years now and the stars finally aligned for it, sole IC power, sun, and having the chance to make the drive down to Central Illinois for a good chase. Matt T’s truck also made it down the access road safe and sound, as most people have car trouble after traveling down the road.