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By:Butch Getz
Dates:5/19/2018 - 5/19/2018
Album Info:A one day trip to Cisco IL and Monticello IL.
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No longer Decatur Junction territory........
Title:  No longer Decatur Junction territory........
Description:  One of two engines for the nerw Decatur Central railroad, part of Omnitrax
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:24:11 PM
Location:  Cisco, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GMTX 2227(GP38-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
The other half of the Decatur Central......
Title:  The other half of the Decatur Central......
Description:  The other unit that is now part of the Decatur Central RR.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:23:48 PM
Location:  Cisco, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GMTX 2214(GP38-2)
Views:  342   Comments: 1
A long look at Cisco........
Title:  A long look at Cisco........
Description:  Good sized elevator complex, ex IC depot in the distance, and the duo waiting for work: http://omnitrax.com/our-company/our-railroads/decatur-central-railroad-llc/
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:23:04 PM
Location:  Cisco, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Station,Track
Locomotives:  GMTX 2214(GP38-2) GMTX 2227(GP38-2)
Views:  387   Comments: 1
From the other side.......
Title:  From the other side.......
Description:  Looking at the duo from the other side.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:25:06 PM
Location:  Cisco, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Station,Track
Locomotives:  GMTX 2214(GP38-2) GMTX 2227(GP38-2)
Views:  345   Comments: 1
Former IC depot at Cisco.
Title:  Former IC depot at Cisco.
Description:  Still standing, but could use some TLC, or a move to a better location.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:25:35 PM
Location:  Cisco, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Central Plateau
Title:  Central Plateau
Description:  This unit has been hanging around Cisco for sometime.....and it's not fairing very well. Taggers have hit it. Several photos of it on this site, some dating back to the 70's! Anyone for a restore?
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:26:12 PM
Location:  Cisco, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  485   Comments: 0
SOU 401
Title:  SOU 401
Description:  I believe this is it's first outing of the year, so decided to make the trip.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:27:11 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
Tender moment.........
Title:  Tender moment.........
Description:  The fuel and water end of the steamer.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:28:13 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
IC 9831
Title:  IC 9831
Description:  Bringing up the rear on the train this day.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:32:16 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  179   Comments: 0
SOU 401
Title:  SOU 401
Description:  Long side view shot of our train for the day.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:28:47 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
SOU 401
Title:  SOU 401
Description:  We have arrived in Monticello, and will be departing in about 15 minutes.............
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:30:40 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  207   Comments: 1
SOU 401
Title:  SOU 401
Description:  Another angle before we depart........
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:37:51 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  159   Comments: 1
From the cupola.......
Title:  From the cupola.......
Description:  Took to the top of the caboose on the ride back.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:35:20 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Track,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
Letting off a little steam.....
Title:  Letting off a little steam.....
Description:  This was the second to the last trip of the day, and they are now headed for Monticello from Nelson's Crossing.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:40:39 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
A nice surprise.....
Title:  A nice surprise.....
Description:  While waiting for the steam train to return, they did a bit of a road test with 8733
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:41:39 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  IC 8733(GP11)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
SOU 401
Title:  SOU 401
Description:  Making it's way back from Monticello.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:43:35 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 401(2-8-0) MRMZ 401(2-8-0)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
IC 704
Title:  IC 704
Description:  Does not look like this one has seen any action for awhile. Ex Long Island 1559
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:44:30 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  IC 704(RS3)
Views:  329   Comments: 1
GBW 308
Title:  GBW 308
Description:  Last time I was at Monticello, this was a privately owned unit, and he was going to restore it. Looks like it's on hold for now.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 5/23/2018 6:45:06 PM
Location:  Monticello, IL
Author:  Butch Getz
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GBW 308(RS3)
Views:  344   Comments: 0


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