CN/IC 2462, CN 8867 & CN 2514 Leads a Grain Train South, Saluda, IL

So because the Leslie on this train was drowned out by this intermodal as seen in my last video, I decided to chase this train to the nearest grade crossing south of the yard. I figured I had a chance since this train was dragging his ass through town (because of the yard). So I hopped in my car and drove down this county road. I could see the train traversing the yard at a slow pace while driving over the yard. I did not know where the hell I was going yet I was driving 55-60 MPH (outside of town of course). I could see the train begin to pick up speed and begin to haul ass so I got a little panicky. I finally found an east-west road and turned right. I rushed west toward the tracks and there was the grade crossing. I could see the train barreling toward the crossing so before the gates came down, I crossed the tracks (for lighting purposes) and turned around. And there you have it. A blue IC unit with a beautiful Leslie with a SD70M-2 and a Dash 9 with triple windows to boot.

This is the second time I had ever chased a train down.

BNSF (I don't know what the hell Sub. this is)
Filmed 10/31/09

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Autos & Vehicles

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[IAISrailfanner]

This is on the BNSF Brookfield Subdivision from Galesburg to Kansas City.This line is former CB&Q (no doubt) and the engine there is former Conrail (you can tell by the paint, the horn, the flashing ditch lights, and the marker lights on the sides of the engine).Nice shot

[BNSF2184]

It was the G EDUCEI. the fuckin PEI stopped.  and Matt this place is called Saluda.

[TPWEMDRAILFAN]

G-EDUCEI the one to Centralia

[Andrewsaxamophone]

G EDUPEI, something like that atleast. Wyatt would know.

[GregInCalifornia]

Great catch!