An inbound Metra train arrives into La Salle Street Station in Chicago, Illinois as Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765 departs the station for Joliet with the "Joliet Rocket" on June 18, 20... (more)
Readying the Rocket! The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's former Nickel Plate Railroad Berkshire 765 (2-8-4) has a full tender and is ready to roll for a full day of live mainline steam on... (more)
As the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society former Nickel Plate Railroad 2-8-4 Berkshire #765 leads the afternoon trip of the Joliet Rocket to LaSalle Street Station in Chicago, IL on 6/17/2017... (more)
City railfanning is always fun, especially in Chicago. Buildings of different shapes and sizes can create various shadows, contrasts, and even lighting. Nowadays, most if not all of the train traf... (more)