Waiting for our Train
A quick selfie while waiting to board the train in Manchester after our long flight from the US. The end of a long walk to the train station in Manchester. Arriving at Leeds train station
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Heading in from Elburn for a day at the museum.
It’s Saturday, and Elise is at a scrapbooking event. What to do? Of course, take the train into the city. #metra #trainride #artinstituteofchicago I mostly Ride the Rock, and I sometimes take the Southwest service that runs near the house, but it only runs Monday through Friday. On occasion, I drive over to Flossmoor to…
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.
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.
Chasing the Big Boy – UP 4014
I’m on the run today. La Grange, Chicago Ridge, Momence, Watseka, and points south.
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While the cats are away.
Everyone left me so I went and played with trains… unionrailwaymuseum #railroadphotography #hipstamatic #iphonephotography #weekendgateaway
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…
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.
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. …
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…
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