Brand new GEVO 12
Respondek's old IT SW1200 pulls a cut of inbound cars from the terminal into the River's Edge complex. Canon 350D. 28-80mm.
The bark of three, non-turbo, 16-645E3's and the melody of an ancient 5-chime Leslie signals the arrival of UP's E-units as they blast through WR Tower on their northward trek. Canon 350D. 75-300m... (more)
Parked
An NS grain train accelerates out of A.O.Smith Yard and through WR Tower, while we (Respondek) pick up cars left by the terminsl the night before. Canon 350D. 75-300mm.
A NS catfish is on the point of a short train while a GP38 stands by, this while another train pulls into the tiny yard. Canon 350D. 75-300mm.
The ASF GE 44-ton goes to work as it drags a cut of cars out of the scrap metal tracks to be backed into the plant. Canon 350D. 28-80mm.
This former Illinois Terminal SW1200, now owned by Respondek, sits at Niedringhaus waiting for Terminal to get out of the way so they can shove a cut of steel cars back into River's Edge. Canon 35... (more)
Respondek Railroad Corp. locomotives at the Melvin Price Support Center with steel cars for Granite City Steel. I'd like to thank Mr. Respondek for making this shot possible, and the oppurtunity t... (more)
Parked.......Operated by Respondek Railroad Corp.
A brand new NS SD70M-2 is on the point of this southbound manifest, the train is seen waiting for clearance through WR Tower. Canon 350D. 75-300mm.
Spring is starting to show in Granite City, as this KCS merchandise freight finally gets permission through WR Tower in Granite City. Canon 350D. 28-80mm.