CN Railway – Jim Pearson Photography

Canadian National 8941 heads up B229 as they head north through downtown Madisonville, Kentucky

Canadian National 8941 heads up B229 as they head north through downtown Madisonville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on May 12th, 2025.

This is a still frame grab I did from a video I shot of the train making its way north and I must say I’m really pleased with the results of doing this frame grab. Not that I’ll be doing this as a norm, but there’s times when I want to shoot both, and this gives me a way to accomplish this by just shooting 4k video.

Tech Info: iPhone 16pro Frame Grab from 4K Video.

Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) leads a Canadian National mixed freight departing Effingham, IL

Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) leads a Canadian National mixed freight as they pull onto the main from the south end of the yard lead in Effingham, Illinois and head south on the CN Champagne Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.

Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600, ISO 560.

May 3rd, 2025 – Episode 122 Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography

In this week’s video we’re chasing trains in southern and middle Illinois on the CN and UP lines at Effingham, Keil and Mount Vernon during my swing through there recently. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!

A southbound Canadian National intermodal waits to depart on the main from the south end of Effingham, Illinois on the CN Champagne Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, under stormy skies.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 230.

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A southbound Canadian National intermodal waits to depart Effingham, IL

A southbound Canadian National intermodal waits to depart on the main from the south end of Effingham, Illinois on the CN Champaign Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, under stormy skies.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 230.

Canadian National 2257 leads CSX X217 empty autorack train southbound at Kelly, Kentucky

Canadian National 2257 leads CSX X217 empty autorack train southbound at Kelly, Kentucky on March 11th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. The train is running as an extra M217 as it makes its way from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, Ky.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100.

Rerouted Canadian National 2256 and 2225 lead southbound CSX X770-20 south at Kelly, Ky

Rerouted Canadian National 2256 and 2225 lead southbound CSX X770-20 as it passes the south end of the siding at Kelly, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on February 20th, 2025.

I’m told this is the first of many CN Reroutes off the CN due to flood damage around Cairo Sub at Bardwell, Ky. These are running from CN to Paducah, where they get on the Paducah and Louisville Railway to the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Madisonville, Ky. From there they run to Nashville and then over to Memphis, TN

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 120.

Rerouted Canadian National 2256 and 2225 lead southbound CSX X770-20 as it crosses over Gum Lick Trestle

Rerouted Canadian National 2256 and 2225 lead southbound CSX X770-20 as it crosses over Gum Lick Trestle, between Crofton and Kelly, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on February 20th, 2025.

I’m told this is the first of many CN Reroutes off the CN due to flood damage around Cairo Sub at Bardwell, Ky. These are running from CN to Paducah, where they get on the Paducah and Louisville Railway to the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Madisonville, Ky. From there they run to Nashville and then over to Memphis, TN

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 120.

CSX B210 with Canadian National 3280 leading at Rankin, Ky

CSX B210 with Canadian National 3280 leading, heads south from the south end of the siding at Rankin, Ky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on February 10th, 2025., with an empty Phosphate train.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.

CSX empty potash train with CN power heads north from Oak Hill, just north of Nortonville, Ky

CSX B210 heads north from Oak Hill, just south of Mortons Gap, Ky with CN 2786, an ex-CitiRail unit leading two more CitiRail and a CN unit leading their empty Phosphate train, as they head north on January 8th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 100.

Three ex-CitiRail and a CN unit heads up CSX B210 as they head north from Oak Hill, south of Mortons Gap, Ky

CSX B210 pulls onto the main at Oak Hill, just south of Mortons Gap, Ky with CN 2786, an ex-CitiRail unit leads with two more CitiRail and a CN unit leading their empty Phosphate train north on January 8th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 100.

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 at Madisonville, Ky

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 as they wait for hot intermodal I025 to pass at Arklow, at Madisonville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, March 16th, 2024, so they can continue their move north.

From a CN Press Release: “CN’s two tribute locomotives (CN 3233 & 3015) pay homage to veterans and active military men and women across North America. Their custom design represents the proud footprint we have established across our network and our deep recognition for the veterans who live and work in the communities our trains pass through every day.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100.

The Conductor on Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops), B229-13 at Madisonville, Ky

The Conductor on Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops), B229-13 conducts a roll-by inspection as they wait for hot intermodal I025 to pass at Arklow, in Madisonville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, March 16th, 2024, while waiting to continue their move north.

From a CN Press Release: “CN’s two tribute locomotives (CN 3233 & 3015) pay homage to veterans and active military men and women across North America. Their custom design represents the proud footprint we have established across our network and our deep recognition for the veterans who live and work in the communities our trains pass through every day.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 200.

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Canadian National (CN) local pulls across the fly-over at the Paducah and Louisville Railway at Paducah, Kentucky

The daily Canadian National (CN) local pulls across the fly-over at the Paducah and Louisville Railway yard in downtown Paducah Kentucky on March 15th, 2024, as they prepare to do their interchange work. On the right is the tower for the yard and in the upper left you can see the engine maintenance facility.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/120, ISO 100.

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 north at Mortons Gap, Ky

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 as they head north through the curve at Mortons Gap, Kentucky a beautiful spring day, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, March 16th, 2024.

From a CN Press Release: “CN’s two tribute locomotives (CN 3233 & 3015) pay homage to veterans and active military men and women across North America. Their custom design represents the proud footprint we have established across our network and our deep recognition for the veterans who live and work in the communities our trains pass through every day.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 140.

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 north at Kelly, Ky

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 as they head north through the curve at the north end of Kelly, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, March 16th, 2024.

From a CN Press Release: “CN’s two tribute locomotives (CN 3233 & 3015) pay homage to veterans and active military men and women across North America. Their custom design represents the proud footprint we have established across our network and our deep recognition for the veterans who live and work in the communities our trains pass through every day.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 110.

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 at Crofton, Ky

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) leads B229-13 as they wait in the siding for loaded coal train CSX C002 headed south at the north end of Crofton, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, March 16th, 2024.

From a CN Press Release: “CN’s two tribute locomotives (CN 3233 & 3015) pay homage to veterans and active military men and women across North America. Their custom design represents the proud footprint we have established across our network and our deep recognition for the veterans who live and work in the communities our trains pass through every day.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 180.

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) northbound at Crofton, Ky

Canadian National (CN) locomotive 3233 (Support our Troops) heads north on the CSX Henderson Subdivision leading as it passes the Veterans Memorial Park at Crofton, Kentucky, on March 16th, 2024.

From a CN Press Release: “CNs two new tribute locomotives (CN 3233 & 3015) pay homage to veterans and active military men and women across North America. Their custom design represents the proud footprint we have established across our network and our deep recognition for the veterans who live and work in the communities our trains pass through every day. Stay tuned as they make their debut on our main line in the coming days!”

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 100.

Canadian National Fulton to Paducah local arrives at Paducah, Ky

Canadian National Fulton to Paducah local (FUPD) passes through CN’s P&I Junction as they head toward the Paducah and Louisville Railway yards at Paducah, Kentucky to perform their daily interchange work, with ex-GTW 6226 leading the way on May 8th, 2023.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 110.

Canadian National Fulton to Paducah local at Paducah, Kentucky

Canadian National Fulton to Paducah local (FUPD) rounds the curve coming into CN’s P&I Junction as they head toward the Paducah and Louisville Railway yards at Paducah, Kentucky to perform their daily interchange work, with ex-GTW 6226 leading the way on May 8th, 2023.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 170.

March 4th, 2023 – Episode 9 – This week’s edited rail video features CSX, CN, UP and PAL Power!

March 4th, 2023 – Episode 9 – In this week’s edited rail video we catch rail action on the CSX Henderson Subdivision and Paducah and Louisville Railway! In addition to CSX and PAL power we also see Canadian National and Union Pacific power! Enjoy and please Like, Share and Subscribe!

CN 3143 leads CSX M513 south from Mortons Gap, Ky

Canadian National 3143 and Union Pacific 6220 pull CSX M513 off the Earlington Cuttoff at Mortons Gap, Kentucky as the head south on the Henderson Subdivision on February 10th, 2023.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/640, ISO 200.