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.
After dropping Ryan off for school in Kalamazoo, I stopped in Benton Harbor to photograph its lighthouses. The lighthouse was open for tours, and I reflected on the labor involved in maintaining them historically. Two lighthouses, differing in height, helped guide ships into the port.
Gettin scrappy again. I need to find more magazines but they are becoming a rare thing these days.
…… 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. …
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…
A beautiful night at Midlothian Country Club. Spent some nice time with family and saw some friends. Trying out my new workhorse. Looking forward to more fun and fireworks tomorrow at Centennial Park.
