Nomad of Mid-America
Knee-High by the 4th of July
Corn--a staple of the Midwestern landscape, economy, and lifestyle. Nearly a third of Illinois' surface is sheathed in dark green blankets of the state's most important crop during the longest days of the year, fighting to rise "knee-high by the 4th of July" to ensure the plentiful yields required to keep farmers sleeping well at night. Skimming the tops of maturing stalks on its westward trip from the industries of Chicagoland, BNSF's Chillicothe Sub local L CHI1051 18A has 61 cars its grasp and its sights set on the classification terminal in Galesburg, making track speed on approach to Princeville with the lead duo of dueces proudly exhibiting the road's initial public image.
Knee-High by the 4th of July
Corn--a staple of the Midwestern landscape, economy, and lifestyle. Nearly a third of Illinois' surface is sheathed in dark green blankets of the state's most important crop during the longest days of the year, fighting to rise "knee-high by the 4th of July" to ensure the plentiful yields required to keep farmers sleeping well at night. Skimming the tops of maturing stalks on its westward trip from the industries of Chicagoland, BNSF's Chillicothe Sub local L CHI1051 18A has 61 cars its grasp and its sights set on the classification terminal in Galesburg, making track speed on approach to Princeville with the lead duo of dueces proudly exhibiting the road's initial public image.