Due to track 3 being closed over Interstate 294 for replacements and repairs, inbound Metra "Dinky's" had to load and unload on BNSF main 2 at hindsdale ahd Highlands. Here's an afternoon Dinky doing just that.

I've been graced with a few days off, including the holidays. I'm going to try and get some photography in so I can go outside in the above-normal temperatures and breathe the fresh air... and train brake smell...