Railroad
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I’m on my way to the city to see Art!
I’m on my way to the city to see some art! I think this is my train. Almost there. I’m here right now. I finally made it to the AIC. I did choose to avoid the food trucks this time around. Continue reading
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South Bound Chase of UP4014
A railroad enthusiast chases the enormous steam engine UP 4014 across multiple locations in Illinois, capturing its journey and recounting the challenges faced. Starting at La Grange, traversing through Chicago Ridge, and ending near Bryce, IL, the adventure highlights crowded stops and tricky gravel roads, reflecting a mix of admiration and frustration. Continue reading
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Chasing the Big Boy – UP 4014
I’m on the run today. La Grange, Chicago Ridge, Momence, Watseka, and points south. Continue reading
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While the cats are away.
Everyone left me so I went and played with trains… unionrailwaymuseum #railroadphotography #hipstamatic #iphonephotography #weekendgateaway Continue reading
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That Look
Edguminkational content… can you tell? This is from a family trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky. We were visiting Mammoth Cave, just north of the city, and this was a nice side trip. I’m into railroading and will work to see a museum or take a detour to see an active rail line. However, as you… Continue reading
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Hello Dali!
I am on my way to the AIC to see the new Salvador Dali exhibit. I love taking the train into the city. Continue reading
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Little Details….
…… of a Big Boy. I had an opportunity to have an up-close look a the UP 4014 while it was on a stopover in West Chicago. It was a little tough to get close to the locomotive but I was able to catch a few views. What an interesting, complex machine, looked almost new. … Continue reading
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I caught the Big Boy
I caught the Big Boy. On Tuesday, I went early out to Dekalb to meet the UP 4014 Big Boy and then on to Ashton. I skipped Rochell; it was packed. It really is a massive engine. So, a little added excitement, I made my way down to Ashton and found a gravel… Continue reading
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Just Like New
But these two SD75Ms were actually built over 20 years ago. They both looked so good when they passed that I was sure they were fresh new engines. It’s amazing what an overhaul and fresh paint will do. I wonder if the cab received the same treatment? Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to ask. I also… Continue reading
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I stand still or move slowly, feeling things like the impulse of shapes, the direction of lines, the quality of surfaces. I frame with my eye (sometimes with my hands) as the ground glass would frame. Nothing that one could reasonably call thinking is taking place at this stage. The condition is total absorption; the decision (a picture!) is spontaneous. – Aaron Siskind, 1955