Metra 407 shoves train 210 north out of Blue Island station on a clear February day.

eastbound CSX transfer run crossing over from IHB trackage to exB&OCT trackage at Blue Island Jct

northbound SOO train using IHB trackage rights Blue Island Jct, IL

IHB Caboose #19 brings up the rear of a westbound transfer at Blue Island Junction.

A pair of CSX ES44DC's lead an eastbound stack train through the famous Blue Island Junction.

NS 8104 waits for a signal at the far west end of the yard as the V-BLUBEL departs the north yard.

A faded BNSF Dash 9 and two fellow GE's lead M GALCSX down the Harbor at Blue Island.

In a wide angle view of Broadway Street, CP 636 slowly passes through Blue Island Junction with this classic pair of SD40-2's.

CP ethanol train 636 slowly passes through Blue Island Junction, preparing to make a left hand turn onto the CSX up ahead. A Pacman SD40-2 leads the way, followed by an ICE SD40-2.

A pair of BNSF Dash 9's lead an eastbound ethanol train down the former B&O Main at Blue Island Junction.

Slowly rolling down the former Grand Trunk, CN 2272 makes its way across the IHB diamonds at Blue Island.

A trio of Grand Trunk Western Geeps heads southbound with train #392. Tom Golden photo.

Iowa Interstate #513 and #500 await their next assignment at the IAIS Blue Island Yard.

On November 6, 1986, 14 open hoppers loaded with coal o a Milwaukee Road/Soo Line train derailed at Broadway Avenue while traversing the B&OCT. The following day shows the cleanup efforts underwa... (more)

Standing out in a sea of Rock Island blue, GTW 5629 awaits a call to duty that will never come. Fitting location considering it was rusting away in a yard of the deceased Rock Island.