Closed but still standing, Grasselli tower presides over the passing of another Harbor Belt veteran, SW1200 #2256 as it moves cars toward Gibson yard.

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A westbound for Elmhurst is crossing the Milwaukee Road and ducking under old C&NW signals at tower A-2. The PRR mainline took off to the right just beyond that silver signal box.

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The still active former Milwaukee Road tower sees plenty of movements each day. The F40C fleet, on the other hand has mostly been retired, with only two remaining-neither of which are in active service at this time.

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Reached by a remnant of the former PRR mainline that reached the north side of Chicago Union Station, this ADM facility is now served by Norfolk Southern. This job typically comes out around dusk, as the last commuter trains are departing on the adjacent Milwaukee and CNW lines, and will switch hoppers in and out until well after dark.

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Who knew that a Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration Station could look so nice? The city of Chicago did, that's who. It even looks like a park. Just about to cross the Cal-Sag channel is this train bound for Joliet....and all the wonders that it has in store.

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