Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We continue our look at Chicago area railroads. This time, we visit West Chicago in the years 2004-2006. Here, the Elgin Joliet & Eastern's West Chicago Tower at Turner Junction 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 Junction. 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!
We continue our look at Chicago area railroads. This time, we visit West Chicago in the years 2004-2006. Here, the Elgin Joliet & Eastern's West Chicago Tower at Turner Junction 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 Junction. 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!
