Chicago is the busiest rail hub in America. C.
Vision Productions takes you there in this
multi-volume series covering some of the most
well-known and hidden hot spots in Windy City Rails!
Volume 1 visits the Tower B-12 Vicinity in
Franklin Park and Turner Junction in West
Chicago. B-12 has seen many changes in the years
and the action today is just as
exciting! Canadian Pacific, Metra, Indiana
Harbor Belt and Canadian National are the
regulars at B-12. Fallen Flag locomotives from
the current railroads make frequent appearances
including Soo Line and Illinois Central. Other
railroads visit the B-12 area including CSX,
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and Iowa Chicago & Eastern.
Then it is off to West Chicago. Here, the Elgin
Joliet & Eastern’s Turner Tower is still in
operation as it protects the crossing with the
Union Pacific’s ex-Chicago & North Western
Overland Route. Along with the EJ&E, numerous
high horsepower Union Pacific trains pound the
diamonds at Turner. Metra also uses this route
providing a flurry of activity. You will even
see Union Pacific’s Olympic and United Way
locomotives heading up a mixed freight!
Let C. Vision Productions be your tour guide to
the best railroading spots in Chicago!
105 minutes, Color/HiFi Stereo sound and professional quality!
Copyright 2006, C. Vision Productions
Videography and photos by Marshall Beecher
