Author: Gary Everhart
Two trains from opposite directions traveled the former Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy mainline within a few minutes of each other on this August day in 2014.
Lead BNSF unit #1026 splits the signals on its run east on the former Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy mainline in Griffith. Notice the clear signal on the 2nd track - a second train is on its way down the track and will pass within a few moments after this one has passed.
Trailing behind BNSF 1026 is this GE Dash 9 unit, #4090.
Moments after the BNSF eastbound train passed by this point, this westbound CN freight heads down the former Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Rwy mainline in Griffith, IN.
Showing some heavy grime, this red, white & blue cowl body BC Rail unit trails after lead CN 2508 on their run down the former Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rwy mainline at Griffith, IN.