2007.08.17 RINSU Chase: Ottawa to Tinley Park.
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Iowa 700 takes head room out of Evans Yard at 04:00... we started this trip early in hopes of catching RINSU at day break.
Iowa 700 takes head room out of Evans Yard at 04:00... we started this trip early in hopes of catching RINSU at day break.
By: Chris Lastovich
CSX's J745 heads west through Seneca after making a set-out in the siding. Iowa's RINSU is waiting in Utica for this guy to clear up in Ottawa.
CSX's J745 heads west through Seneca after making a set-out in the siding. Iowa's RINSU is waiting in Utica for this guy to clear up in Ottawa.
By: Chris Lastovich
CSXT GP15T 1510 protects the rear of J745 as the train finally makes it to Ottawa Yard.
CSXT GP15T 1510 protects the rear of J745 as the train finally makes it to Ottawa Yard.
By: Chris Lastovich
A praying mantis and daddy long legged spider share the rail head as IAIS train RINSU peers around the bend in downtown Ottawa.
A praying mantis and daddy long legged spider share the rail head as IAIS train RINSU peers around the bend in downtown Ottawa.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 leads a RINSU type train passed the old RI depot in Ottawa. The depot is now a MoW station for the CSX.
Iowa 720 leads a RINSU type train passed the old RI depot in Ottawa. The depot is now a MoW station for the CSX.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 leads 703, 151, and 708 on a RINSU ethanol load just outside of Ottawa. The train is just clear of one of the few 10 mph slow orders on the line and is notching it up out of town.
Iowa 720 leads 703, 151, and 708 on a RINSU ethanol load just outside of Ottawa. The train is just clear of one of the few 10 mph slow orders on the line and is notching it up out of town.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 heads into Marseilles and is about to pass some CSX local power comprised of a former Conrail GP15-1.
Iowa 720 heads into Marseilles and is about to pass some CSX local power comprised of a former Conrail GP15-1.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 bounces down CSX's New Rock Sub as the jointed rail eeks and moans. Note the old Rock Island style G signal in the background.
Iowa 720 bounces down CSX's New Rock Sub as the jointed rail eeks and moans. Note the old Rock Island style G signal in the background.
By: Chris Lastovich
RINSU passes the CSX local power on hand just outside of Marseilles, IL.
RINSU passes the CSX local power on hand just outside of Marseilles, IL.
By: Chris Lastovich
Another CSX GP15T sits along side another old Rock tri-color signal in Seneca, IL.
Another CSX GP15T sits along side another old Rock tri-color signal in Seneca, IL.
By: Chris Lastovich
720 leads a pair of 700's and a SD38-2 on a loaded ethanol for delivery to the CRL and forwarding to the NS at Blue Island. The train is struggling through the town of Seneca, IL, and all units are online and Run 8.
720 leads a pair of 700's and a SD38-2 on a loaded ethanol for delivery to the CRL and forwarding to the NS at Blue Island. The train is struggling through the town of Seneca, IL, and all units are online and Run 8.
By: Chris Lastovich
The four EMDs come thundering through Morris working upgrade passed the old RI depot restored in town.
The four EMDs come thundering through Morris working upgrade passed the old RI depot restored in town.
By: Chris Lastovich
The ethanol train has reached Minooka as they duck under the EJ&E's Illinois River Line.
The ethanol train has reached Minooka as they duck under the EJ&E's Illinois River Line.
By: Chris Lastovich
RINSU passes through Minooka with its sights set on Rockdale.
RINSU passes through Minooka with its sights set on Rockdale.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 has finally reached Rockdale and ducks under the old Joliet Junction bridge.
Iowa 720 has finally reached Rockdale and ducks under the old Joliet Junction bridge.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 east is approaching CSX Bridge 407 at restricted speed.
Iowa 720 east is approaching CSX Bridge 407 at restricted speed.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 east has permission onto Metra, and has a block to advance from C.P. Richards St. to the EJ&E Crossing.
Iowa 720 east has permission onto Metra, and has a block to advance from C.P. Richards St. to the EJ&E Crossing.
By: Chris Lastovich
Iowa 720 enters Metra territory.
Iowa 720 enters Metra territory.
By: Chris Lastovich
Thundering up grade out of Joliet, the four EMD's are getting a work out as they give my vidoe camera a good show.
Thundering up grade out of Joliet, the four EMD's are getting a work out as they give my vidoe camera a good show.
By: Chris Lastovich
Ending our chase and a sleepless night, Iowa 720 trundles through Tinley Park with ethanol for CRL and ultimately the NS.
Ending our chase and a sleepless night, Iowa 720 trundles through Tinley Park with ethanol for CRL and ultimately the NS.
By: Chris Lastovich
A westbound scoot heads into Tinley Park as Iowa RINSU continues east on Main 1.
A westbound scoot heads into Tinley Park as Iowa RINSU continues east on Main 1.
By: Chris Lastovich
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