Making the grade
I rested a bit; my hip was bothering me, and then headed for the grade crossing to check the tracks since my view was blocked. Of course just as I got there a headlight popped up to the east! I Grrrrrrr! I hobbled back down the platform to get clear of the machinery; luckily the train was a slow poke due to the work zone, and I made it almost to the east end before I had to take a stand.
Downers Grove IL / Fairview Ave
BNSF w/b merchandise
BNSF 6730 ES44C4
BNSF 4773 Dash 9-44CW
Making the grade
I rested a bit; my hip was bothering me, and then headed for the grade crossing to check the tracks since my view was blocked. Of course just as I got there a headlight popped up to the east! I Grrrrrrr! I hobbled back down the platform to get clear of the machinery; luckily the train was a slow poke due to the work zone, and I made it almost to the east end before I had to take a stand.
Downers Grove IL / Fairview Ave
BNSF w/b merchandise
BNSF 6730 ES44C4
BNSF 4773 Dash 9-44CW