The Mason Curve
Here is one of a few photos from my small trip to the IC. This seems to be one of very few curves in the state of Illinois on the IC mainline.
Unfortunately, clouds plagued much of the morning sky. Somehow, I was able to get lucky for 3 of the 4 photos I shot. If this train arrived in the kill zone 15 seconds earlier, it would’ve been clouded.
Seeing standard cabs consistently lead on the road is worth a several hour drive.
IC 1028
A407
CN Champaign Subdivision
Mason, IL
7/3/25
The Mason Curve
Here is one of a few photos from my small trip to the IC. This seems to be one of very few curves in the state of Illinois on the IC mainline.
Unfortunately, clouds plagued much of the morning sky. Somehow, I was able to get lucky for 3 of the 4 photos I shot. If this train arrived in the kill zone 15 seconds earlier, it would’ve been clouded.
Seeing standard cabs consistently lead on the road is worth a several hour drive.
IC 1028
A407
CN Champaign Subdivision
Mason, IL
7/3/25