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A black Illinois Central end-cab diesel switcher numbered 1500 stands in a snowy rail yard beside a second black switcher, with a red locomotive numbered 5435 in the distance. — Download original ↓

February 2001 · Thornton, IL

Illinois Central switcher 1500, coupled to Illinois Central 1504, in a yard at Thornton, Illinois, with Canadian National 5435 in the background.

Date: February 2001
Location: Thornton, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle: Diesel locomotive, Freight car
Operator: Illinois Central, Canadian National
Equipment: EMD SW14
Fleet numbers: Illinois Central 1500, Illinois Central 1504, Canadian National 5435

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2000s Winter Thornton

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