On a cold January day CIRY preforms maintenance on the 1202 before going on duty for the day.

What a difference a week makes--Just a week before, this area was totally covered in overgrowth making a photo impossible, but them my favorite MOW machine visited and made it much better!

On a cold February afternoon I&M 30 switches the Tazewell & Peoria's Limit Yard in Peoria, IL. Back during the winter I&M 30 spent time on the power short Tazewell & Peoria to help out.

A TZPR transfer job makes its way through the downtown Peoria riverfront district.

A TZPR transfer job passes the ADM ethanol plant (former Hiram Walker distilley).

A TZPR transfer job passes under the Cedar St. Bridge which spans the Illinois River.

3 different models of AC units (SD70ACe, SD70MAC and GE AC4400CW) lead this empty "Havana" coal train to BNSF rails.

A TZPR coal train bound for the Iowa Interstate winds it way through the warehouse district on Peoria's south side. Power includes a SD20, SW14 and GP10, all Paducah rebuild products.

I&M 30 and crew prepare to switch the Kellar Branch in Peoria, IL.

Luckily, the rains left before the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus train arrived in town.

TZPR's transfer job from the Iowa Interstate passes the stately ex-Rock Island station on the Peoria riverfront, once again the home of fine dining.

UP's Engineering Special starts the climb up Radnor Hill on the Peoria Sub.

I&M 30 switching on the Kellar Branch in Peoria, IL. I&M 30 and 31 were the only two RS1325's to be built. Both units are ex - C&IM.

A Havana-bound coal train passes an empty CP potash train on its way into Peoria.

A potash train approaches Peoria behind an ex-BN GP40-2, ex-ATSF GP60M, ex-ATSF SD75M, and an Oakway SD60.