February 20, 2020 - Metra 167 pulls a southbound commuter train out of downtown Chicago, Illinois past the Amtrak facility as it approaches the 18th street overpass, as dusk falls over the city.

Steel Rails Sales Gallery now online!

I’ve had many inquires about purchasing prints from the photos in my Steel Rails exhibit that is going on now at the Anne P. Baker Gallery here in Madisonville, Ky, by those who live to far to purchase one at the gallery itself. Therefore I’ve created a gallery of the images in my Online Sales area where folks may purchase prints online. Just visit this link: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-jim-pearson?tab=artworkgalleries&artworkgalleryid=904285

February 20, 2020 - A slightly different viewpoint of a Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line arriving at the State/Lake Street "L" station as it makes its way around the downtown loop in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line arriving at…

February 20, 2020 – A slightly different viewpoint of a Chicago Transit Authority Pink Line arriving at the State/Lake Street “L” station as it makes its way around the downtown loop in Chicago, Illinois.

March 10, 2020 - Southbound CSX Intermodal Q029-10 sticks its nose up over the rise as it meets northbound Q502-10 sitting in the siding on the Henderson Subdivision at Crofton, Kentucky.

CSX Intermodal Q029-10 sticks its nose up…

March 10, 2020 – Southbound CSX Intermodal Q029-10 sticks its nose up over the rise as it meets northbound Q502-10 sitting in the siding on the Henderson Subdivision at Crofton, Kentucky.

March 9, 2020 - Newly painted and rebuilt Metra 198 brings up the rear on CSX Q648-08 as it passes through the south end of the siding at Slaughters, Kentucky as it heads north on the Henderson Subdivision on the way to Chicago, Illinois with CSXT 380 and 120 leading the way.

Newly painted and rebuilt Metra 198 at Slaughters, Ky

March 9, 2020 – Newly painted and rebuilt Metra 198 brings up the rear on CSX Q648-08 as it passes through the south end of the siding at Slaughters, Kentucky as it heads north on the Henderson Subdivision on the way to Chicago, Illinois with CSXT 380 and 120 leading the way.

February 22, 2020 - Indiana Harbor Belt 4015 and 4017 approach the diamond at Dolton, Illinois on track two as they head west on the Indiana Harbor Belt line where they cross over the Union Pacific Villa Grove Subdivision headed back toward their Blue Island yard.

Indiana Harbor Belt 4015 and 4017 at Dolton, Illinois

February 22, 2020 – Indiana Harbor Belt 4015 and 4017 approach the diamond at Dolton, Illinois on track two as they head west on the Indiana Harbor Belt line where they cross over the Union Pacific Villa Grove Subdivision headed back toward their Blue Island yard.

February 8, 2020 - BNSF 6353 & CN 2126 lead a northbound empty coal train, 7,400ft (135 car), with BNSF 5997 as the trailing DPU. Here it makes it's way north through the valley approaching Caneyville, Kentucky where it will meet up with a fresh crew to take the train on to Louisville.

BNSF 6353 & CN 2126 lead a northbound empty coal…

February 8, 2020 – BNSF 6353 & CN 2126 lead a northbound empty coal train, 7,400ft (135 car), with BNSF 5997 as the trailing DPU. Here it makes it’s way north through the valley approaching Caneyville, Kentucky where it will meet up with a fresh crew to take the train on to Louisville.

February 22, 2020 - BNSF 7098 leads an west bound autorack train through Blue Island Junction on the Indiana Harbor Belt line at Blue Island, Illinois as a CSX Intermodal heads east on the Joliet Subdivision District.

BNSF 7098 leads an west bound autorack…

February 22, 2020 – BNSF 7098 leads an west bound autorack train through Blue Island Junction on the Indiana Harbor Belt line at Blue Island, Illinois as a CSX Intermodal heads east on the Joliet Subdivision District.

March 6, 2020 - CSX W840-03 is led by CSXT 5382 as it heads north on Henderson Subdivision at the north end of Slaughters, Kentucky with a loaded military train.

CSX W840-03 is led by CSXT 5382…

March 6, 2020 – CSX W840-03 is led by CSXT 5382 as it heads north on Henderson Subdivision at the north end of Slaughters, Kentucky with a loaded military train.

February 20, 2020 - The motorman on the 712 to Midway navigates his train set through the canyons of downtown Chicago, Illinois as it makes its way around the loop on another day of moving people.

The motorman on the 712 to Midway…

February 20, 2020 – The motorman on the 712 to Midway navigates his train set through the canyons of downtown Chicago, Illinois as it makes its way around the loop on another day of moving people.

February 20, 2020 - The Art in architecture in downtown Chicago, Illinois!

Art in architecture

February 20, 2020 – The Art in architecture in downtown Chicago, Illinois!

February 20, 2020 - The head car on a Pink Line set  "Floating Museum" #5052, makes its way through the downtown loop on the "L" in downtown Chicago, Illinois. 

According to the Floating Museum Website: The Floating Museum partnered with the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Park District to transform the Green Line into a moving cultural destination, activating several parks along the south and west ends of the line between July 2019 - September 2019. 

Cultural Transit Assembly serves both to celebrate the cultural work being done in these neighborhoods as well as to strengthen the ties between these spaces. This project is also an opportunity for Floating Museum to continue to foster collaborations between local, municipal, and community based organizations with larger city institutions.

Floating Museum developed site-specific exhibitions that highlighted local histories with complimentary public programs including live musical performances, panel discussions, neighborhood walking tours, film screenings, and more.

Cultural Transit Assembly happened up and down the CTA Green Line and included Founders which is a mobile monument and collaboration between Floating Museum, Chris Pappan and Monica Rickert-Bolter.

For more information visit: https://floatingmuseum.org/Transit

he head car on a Pink Line set “Floating Museum”…

February 20, 2020 – The head car on a Pink Line set “Floating Museum” #5052, makes its way through the downtown loop on the “L” in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
According to the Floating Museum Website: The Floating Museum partnered with the Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago Park District to transform the Green Line into a moving cultural destination, activating several parks along the south and west ends of the line between July 2019 – September 2019.
Cultural Transit Assembly serves both to celebrate the cultural work being done in these neighborhoods as well as to strengthen the ties between these spaces. This project is also an opportunity for Floating Museum to continue to foster collaborations between local, municipal, and community based organizations with larger city institutions.
Floating Museum developed site-specific exhibitions that highlighted local histories with complimentary public programs including live musical performances, panel discussions, neighborhood walking tours, film screenings, and more.
Cultural Transit Assembly happened up and down the CTA Green Line and included Founders which is a mobile monument and collaboration between Floating Museum, Chris Pappan and Monica Rickert-Bolter.
For more information visit: https://floatingmuseum.org/Transit

February 20, 2020 - I just love the lines, shapes and designs that can be found in the downtown Chicago, Illinois buildings! Even though my goal for the day was to shoot the "L" I just couldn't pass up the architure! This is one of several I'll post over the next few days from my recent visit there.

Downtown Chicago, Illinois buildings…

February 20, 2020 – I just love the lines, shapes and designs that can be found in the downtown Chicago, Illinois buildings! Even though my goal for the day was to shoot the “L” I just couldn’t pass up the architure! This is one of several I’ll post over the next few days from my recent visit there.

February 20, 2020 - A northbound Metra train crosses the 21st Street Lift Bridge over the old Pennsylvania RR Drawbridge 463, as it heads north to Union Station in downtown Chicago at dusk. This lift bridge is one of only a few still in operation in Chicago, Illinois.

According to Patrick McBriarty, a former business person and consultant who over a decade ago discovered a new focus and fascination for Chicago bridges. The bridge was Designed by engineers J.A.L. Wadell and John Harrington. It is the second vertical-lift bridge ever built crossing the Chicago River, and only one still standing.  It's near Chinatown over the South Branch of the river and was completed in 1915 for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The bridge is now owned by Amtrak and carries Metra and Norfolk Southern train traffic in and out of Chicago.

A northbound Metra train crosses…

February 20, 2020 – A northbound Metra train crosses the 21st Street Lift Bridge over the old Pennsylvania RR Drawbridge 463, as it heads north to Union Station in downtown Chicago at dusk. This lift bridge is one of only a few still in operation in Chicago, Illinois.

According to Patrick McBriarty, a former business person and consultant who over a decade ago discovered a new focus and fascinati… See More

February 19, 2020 - An outbound and inbound Metra train pass each other at the Jefferson Park Metra Station during the evening rush hour to and from downtown Chicago, Illinois as the golden light of the day begins to fade from the sky.

An outbound and inbound Metra train…

February 19, 2020 – An outbound and inbound Metra train pass each other at the Jefferson Park Metra Station during the evening rush hour to and from downtown Chicago, Illinois as the golden light of the day begins to fade from the sky.

March 1, 2020 - CSX empty grain train V346-27 heads through the south end of the Slaughters, Kentucky with CSXT 8904 (new SD70AH-T4) trailing as it makes its way north on the Henderson Subdivision.

CSX empty grain train V346-27…

March 1, 2020 – CSX empty grain train V346-27 heads through the south end of the Slaughters, Kentucky with CSXT 8904 (new SD70AH-T4) trailing as it makes its way north on the Henderson Subdivision.

February 20, 2020 - A Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line and Green Line trains round curves at Tower 12 as they make their way around the downtown Chicago, Illinois "L". The first "L" (elevated) train (then Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad) was built in 1892, and its inaugural journey took place on June 6, spanning 3.6 miles in 14 minutes.

Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line and…

February 20, 2020 – Chicago Transit Authority Brown Line and Green Line trains round curves at Tower 12 as they make their way around the downtown Chicago, Illinois “L”. The first “L” (elevated) train (then Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad) was built in 1892, and its inaugural journey took place on June 6, spanning 3.6 miles in 14 minutes.