Dawson Wolff
Amtrak 338 | Rondout, IL
The storied Amtrak Hiawatha route—a corridor that has connected Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL since 1935. Originally operated by the Milwaukee Road, the Hiawatha trains were among the fastest in the world during the mid-20th century, blazing across the Midwest with streamlined elegance. Today, Amtrak continues that legacy with multiple daily round-trips, offering a swift and scenic journey between two iconic cities.
Front and center in this image is Amtrak 90221, a Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) affectionately known by railfans as a “Cabbage.” Once a hardworking F40PH locomotive, it was reborn with a new mission—and a new look. Draped in the Amtrak Veterans scheme, 90221 stands as a rolling tribute to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Its bold livery and symbolic presence remind passengers and railfans alike that the rails carry more than just people—they carry stories, sacrifice, and pride.
The photo was taken in Rondout, IL, a quiet yet historically rich junction where multiple railroads have intersected for over a century. In the background, the old interlocking tower stands as a sentinel of the past. Built in the early 1900s and retired in 2015, the tower once orchestrated the symphony of trains that passed through this vital crossing. Its brick-and-wood silhouette adds depth and nostalgia to the scene, anchoring the image in a place where history, honor, and motion converge.
Amtrak 338 | Rondout, IL
The storied Amtrak Hiawatha route—a corridor that has connected Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL since 1935. Originally operated by the Milwaukee Road, the Hiawatha trains were among the fastest in the world during the mid-20th century, blazing across the Midwest with streamlined elegance. Today, Amtrak continues that legacy with multiple daily round-trips, offering a swift and scenic journey between two iconic cities.
Front and center in this image is Amtrak 90221, a Non-Powered Control Unit (NPCU) affectionately known by railfans as a “Cabbage.” Once a hardworking F40PH locomotive, it was reborn with a new mission—and a new look. Draped in the Amtrak Veterans scheme, 90221 stands as a rolling tribute to those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Its bold livery and symbolic presence remind passengers and railfans alike that the rails carry more than just people—they carry stories, sacrifice, and pride.
The photo was taken in Rondout, IL, a quiet yet historically rich junction where multiple railroads have intersected for over a century. In the background, the old interlocking tower stands as a sentinel of the past. Built in the early 1900s and retired in 2015, the tower once orchestrated the symphony of trains that passed through this vital crossing. Its brick-and-wood silhouette adds depth and nostalgia to the scene, anchoring the image in a place where history, honor, and motion converge.