Ina is a small town on Rend Lake, just south of Mt. Vernon. A retired couple casts their lines as a Texas-bound Union Pacific train with all-MP blue on the point crosses the lake in April, 1985. At Benton, this train will head southwest for Gorham, where it will connect to the busy St. Louis-Texas…
Yes, the Wabash ran PAs on the Banner Blue. Here’s proof, July 1964 @ Bement, IL, about to pass under the old Illinois Terminal overpass on its way to Chicago. Photo by my dad, Michael J Kelly. Image was taken with iPhone of the 16×20 enlargement, as the original slide was lost some years ago…
Frisco Steam Salute is now on sale for just $10! If you missed out on this great book from Don Wirth, now’s your chance! Hurry before they are gone! Frisco Steam Salute | michaelckelly.net
Our book has been out for a week now. https://michaelckelly.net/?page_id=7467See what people are saying about the book so far:On a scale of 1-10, it’s a 20! -Dennis Toth-Got mine in the mail today. Thumbed through it real quick. Looks fantastic!- Todd Stevens-Just finished reading my copy. Very nice! – Tony Creamer-Quality photos if you like…
Rails Around Southern Illinois has been submitted to the printer, and the presale has begun! Reserve your copy today for $59.95 plus shipping. All copies will be signed by me, the author. ORDER here. Delivery will be upon arrival from the printer, which is expected first week of May, 2023.