Illinois Central E6 4003 and E7 4007 are leading train 51 The Green Diamond near Springfield, Illinois on March 7, 1955. The Green Diamond covered the 294 miles from Chicago to St. Louis in 4 ... (more)
GM&O F3 881A leads train number 12 at Mitchell Illinois. Otto's trusty 1935 Ford V-8 sedan was still getting the job done in 1951. Otto Conrad Perry photo, my collection.
Arriving at Decatur train 2 from St. Louis with combined Wabash Cannon Ball and Banner Blue on December 2,1962. At Decatur sections will be forwarded to Chicago and Detroit. Photo by Al Holtz,... (more)
Moving at track speed the Wabash Cannon Ball rushed through Litchfield, Illinois on May 04, 1955. E-8 #1005 crosses the CB&Q tracks on its way to St. Louis with an all heavy-weight consist. Phot... (more)