Chicagoland 1991 - 1999

Very cool video. Interesting seeing the SP train. My guess is that these are pool power, or a detouring train as SP had a direct line to Chicago by 1989 via the SSW and the CM&W, but it is to my understanding that they did have trackage rights on I believe the BN until then.

I also believe this made SP the second railroad in history to connect LA to Chicago directly.
 
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That's cool to know. I do recall seeing SP locos out there in that area when I was out that way back in the mid-1980s.

The operation, though, reminds me of a gigantic model railroad club layout like the ones you see at the big train shows. :D

John
 
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