I05 at Starnes
Southbound intermodal train I05 arrives in Springfield on a frigid morning back in January of 1997. By early 1997, I05 was looking less like a pig train and more like a manifest freight. In my notes I have the train symbol recorded as I05/CHGW, reflecting the changing traffic mix.
Northbound counterpart I06 had already arrived at Avenue Yard behind me. The two IC crews will swap trains and head back to their respective home terminals of East St. Louis and Homewood.
If you look closely in the background you can see the headlight of the Springfield Roadswitcher pulling up to the home signal at Starnes. It was a busy morning on the Gilman Subdivision.
I05 at Starnes
Southbound intermodal train I05 arrives in Springfield on a frigid morning back in January of 1997. By early 1997, I05 was looking less like a pig train and more like a manifest freight. In my notes I have the train symbol recorded as I05/CHGW, reflecting the changing traffic mix.
Northbound counterpart I06 had already arrived at Avenue Yard behind me. The two IC crews will swap trains and head back to their respective home terminals of East St. Louis and Homewood.
If you look closely in the background you can see the headlight of the Springfield Roadswitcher pulling up to the home signal at Starnes. It was a busy morning on the Gilman Subdivision.