Jun 9, 2024
Just North of Lincoln
Continuing a series of images focusing on one train, powered by F-units, on the former Chicago & Alton, later GM&O/ICG.
At this stage, the train is taking to a siding for a northbound job. Interestingly enough, the power for this train are three Red Bird SD40s, consecutively numbered no less: 913, 914, and 915 (the last renumbered to ICG 6064). This is an example of GM&O power staying close to home after the merger.
Kruger Elevator can be seen in the background of the first image while the siding is known as Athol. The first image shows the color position light pretty well—note a dwarf version on the ground, which governs the siding.
Two images by Richard Koenig; taken November 21st 1976.