When I was discharged from the Navy Hospital Corps, my first job was with the IC at East Dubuque depot in 1964. The train master was located in the Waterloo, Iowa yards.
I grew up with the Illinois Central Railroad in Bardwell and Paducah Kentucky from 84 to 05 with the south yard lead to the Edgewood cutoff right behind my house in Paducah. Miss the Illinois Central
In the Chicagoland area we call the black IC SD70's "Death Stars". I still see these all the time when railfanning the J. Of course I see them all over Chicago, but I spend much of my time along the old J route in NW Indiana and west of there through Matteson.
That’s a great nickname! Illinois Central power is always neat to see. You’re definitely in the right place, if that’s what you’re after. Thank you for watching our videos.
We feel the same way! They are beautiful locomotives. And you are right on regarding those P5s. The way they trail off at the end of each blast sounds absolutely magical. Thank you for watching the video.
Was my favorite railroad growing up in the 70’s in Midwest Illinois, lived in Chicago then moved to Champaign Illinois, seen the Death Star logo all the time right by my uncles house on Roper which is now a new subdivision right by the Champaign yard which is now the CN, thanks for posting this video footage
Yea I grew up with metra and Union Pacific in my backyard just outside of Franklin park now my son loves trains and it’s taking me back to my youth watching trains ✌️
My favorites were 6007,6009, and 6015 the adamsville Mt set, Jim Boyd delivered them and wrote the story of that night in his book Illinois Central: Monday morning rails great book about his early years and the Illinois Central Railroad was released in 94 even has a complete diesel roster as of the day before the merger that would create the Illinois Central Gulf railroad
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We agree with you on that. It was strange to see that IC/EJE six axle duo on the west end of the GBW. Had been mainly four axle territory for a long time.
ejd715 For years after GBW was purchased, the west end interchange with the BN was used as it had been for decades. Due to shifting traffic patterns and interchange locations, East Winona was shut down as an interchange point. Before that west end was removed from service, stacks came off the BNSF at East Winona and Northtown, but the information we have now says that business comes over an all CN route through Canada and then down the DWP, DMIR, WC into Wisconsin.
Growing up seeing EJ&E locos all the time, I like the 6 axle EMDs with porches 12:28 you had the camera in the middle of the track for this shot? Lol....
No, there was a curve prior to the camera placement, and with the focal length zoomed in, it made it look as if we were in the middle. But rest assured, we weren't. We don't condone things like that.
The Echos off the silo at 12:28 are *haunting*
Thank you for pointing out that moment in the video. New cast P5s absolutely rock!
Honestly my favorite part a
of the showcase. Came back just to rewatch it.
Combining this with the 3 engines roaring by is almost frightening.
It's like the train passed right by you but it's still coming at you. Gives me chills
I caught IC 1024 down near Sparta Il. pulling flyash from a power plant in Feb of 2021
Very cool!
When I was discharged from the Navy Hospital Corps, my first job was with the IC at East Dubuque depot in 1964. The train master was located in the Waterloo, Iowa yards.
We know someone who worked as an operator at East Cabin in CC&P days. Very neat! Thank you for sharing your story.
I grew up with the Illinois Central Railroad in Bardwell and Paducah Kentucky from 84 to 05 with the south yard lead to the Edgewood cutoff right behind my house in Paducah. Miss the Illinois Central
In the Chicagoland area we call the black IC SD70's "Death Stars". I still see these all the time when railfanning the J. Of course I see them all over Chicago, but I spend much of my time along the old J route in NW Indiana and west of there through Matteson.
That’s a great nickname! Illinois Central power is always neat to see. You’re definitely in the right place, if that’s what you’re after. Thank you for watching our videos.
I work for IC and repair Loco in Memphis LRC bring back good times
Very cool! Glad to have you on board.
Absolutely love the first consist with one of the "Big J's" #2. I miss both of these railroads growing up in Chicago Heights and then Mattson
Thank you! We love those CN family fallen flags as well.
Same here dude…I share the exact same sentiment
I love the old standard cab 70s IC locomotives, they sounded so awesome and the long air bleeds on the p5s too
We feel the same way! They are beautiful locomotives. And you are right on regarding those P5s. The way they trail off at the end of each blast sounds absolutely magical. Thank you for watching the video.
This railroad I really enjoy a lot as young kid still do black of ic railroad sure miss seeing
We do too! Long live the IC! Thanks for the comment.
@@CVisionContributor your welcome
One of my favourite railroads.
Ours too! Thank you. Hope you enjoyed the video, Jimmy.
Was my favorite railroad growing up in the 70’s in Midwest Illinois, lived in Chicago then moved to Champaign Illinois, seen the Death Star logo all the time right by my uncles house on Roper which is now a new subdivision right by the Champaign yard which is now the CN, thanks for posting this video footage
Thank you for sharing! And you're welcome. Happy to provide the footage for you.
Yea I grew up with metra and Union Pacific in my backyard just outside of Franklin park now my son loves trains and it’s taking me back to my youth watching trains ✌️
Miss them SD40A's.
They were really interesting units. Loved their look.
My favorites were 6007,6009, and 6015 the adamsville Mt set, Jim Boyd delivered them and wrote the story of that night in his book Illinois Central: Monday morning rails great book about his early years and the Illinois Central Railroad was released in 94 even has a complete diesel roster as of the day before the merger that would create the Illinois Central Gulf railroad
And 6017 because she was always showing up on unit coal train's up until 05 in Paducah
Greetings from Birmingham UK. You are a new channel to me, and I liked your content, so I've subbed. I shall watch more, and catch up a little too. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Greetings, Robert. Happy to have you aboard. Hope you enjoy our videos. Cheers from Minnesota, USA!
The Great I Engine Still Moving Love it in 2022 Awesome Together
Thank you, Darrel!
Even the first horn was amazing.
It sure was! Lots of P5s in this video.
Best sounding locomotives, just my opinion. Great video.
Thank you, Kenney! And we're inclined to agree with you on that... They do sound great.
I like the GE sound myself. But I can’t say which sounds better because EMDs do sound good at wot
I love Gp10 with buggy eye lights
They were neat! We liked those too.
Very nice video of IC
Thank you, AMP Productions!
Excellent video.
Well, thank you very much!
Awesome job putting this together I got 3 IC deathstars on my first ever train catch
Thank you! And nice catch on that trio!
Your welcome and thanks and WOW WCOR 6059 was hooked up to a deathstar neat
Love seeing those long views of the train especially those bridge shots, nice video
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Long live the Illinois Central...you are missed!....nice video..👉🏻 people forget that the original mainline was not the Chicago Branch.👉🏻👉🏻
Thank you, Will. The Illinois Central really was a neat railroad. And we appreciate the history reminder! Thanks for watching.
What’s the next show that has Illinois Central?
New Orleans in the 1970’s and 80’s!
You never know! Old footage can sometimes show up out of nowhere.
The clip at 12:26...
Shew lawd.
That's how we like 'em! Thank you for the comment.
Awesome!
Thank you, Steven!
Super díky Michal
Thank you, Michal! Greetings from Minnesota, USA!
@@CVisionContributor All the best for the new year and many beautiful shots. Honor your work.
I usta pace the City of New Orleans and the Panama Limited between Tuscola and Mattoon on US 45.
That sounds like a lot of fun! High speed...
Really great video! Love all the different video angles.
Thanks a ton!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, Brandon! And thank you for watching!
Killer horns on those units! Great video
There sure are! Love those P5s...
Great video
Thank you very much!
Excellent stuff, as always.
Thank you, Lewis!
Seems weird to see IC power in of all places Arcadia, WI
We agree with you on that. It was strange to see that IC/EJE six axle duo on the west end of the GBW. Had been mainly four axle territory for a long time.
Really does. In my experience they were mostly found in Illinois, Kentucky, West Tennessee, and Mississippi.
What purpose or connection did that west end of the GBW have to the CN network? A stack train on jointed rail super odd yet awesome!
Served, amongst a few other things, Ashley Furniture in Arcadia.
@@duckpond01.21 Absolutely correct. Thanks for answering this one.
ejd715 For years after GBW was purchased, the west end interchange with the BN was used as it had been for decades. Due to shifting traffic patterns and interchange locations, East Winona was shut down as an interchange point. Before that west end was removed from service, stacks came off the BNSF at East Winona and Northtown, but the information we have now says that business comes over an all CN route through Canada and then down the DWP, DMIR, WC into Wisconsin.
Nice Video
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Great video!
Thank you very much!
@@CVisionContributor you are welcome
Growing up seeing EJ&E locos all the time, I like the 6 axle EMDs with porches
12:28 you had the camera in the middle of the track for this shot? Lol....
No, there was a curve prior to the camera placement, and with the focal length zoomed in, it made it look as if we were in the middle. But rest assured, we weren't. We don't condone things like that.
@@CVisionProductions1professionals indeed!
Bah-we-bic.
Biwabik is an interesting name, for sure.