Two Norfolk Southern trains make a meet at "Midway" siding on the railroad's Brooklyn District, as part of the Illinois Division, on August 27, 2015. The NS 2696 is holding the main with northbound NS 32Q, originating at the Alton and Southern Gateway Yard in East St. Louis bound for Decatur, while at left, dunking into the siding is southbound NS 181 that originates at Oakwood Yard in Melvindale, Mich., destined for Luther Yard in St. Louis. MARCH 2017 EDIT: The late-80s bracket signal mast and the searchlights have been retired from service.
