Train Tunnel Action in East Dubuque and an Illinois Terminal Locomotive in Action

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I have always been fascinated with train tunnels. When I was a kid, my parents took me to French Lick, Indiana to ride the excursion train on the old Southern Railway. This historic line goes through the Hoosier National Forest and the Burton Tunnel. Perhaps this is where my tunnel fascination came from.

I grew up in Illinois, most of which is very flat. To find mountain-like hills, you have to go to the Shawnee National Forest in the southern tip of the state, or the Driftless area in the northwest corner of the state. Both of these hilly areas feature active train tunnels.

On our return trip from Waterloo, Iowa to video the Iowa Northern Railway, Kole and I made a stop in East Dubuque, Illinois and spent a few hours just outside the CN (ex-Illinois Central) tunnel there. The terrain in this area is very hilly, and there are high bluffs along the Mississippi River. Driving through the Galena area, one might think they were in Pennsylvania or Tennessee. This area certainly is a hidden gem in an otherwise flat state.

Our video today features our efforts to catch a CN freight train exiting the tunnel. While waiting, we caught several trains on the BNSF Aurora Subdivision, which runs adjacent to the CN in this area. Our wait finally paid off, though. Watch the video until the end to see what the inside of the tunnel looks like! As always, thank you for watching. We appreciate you.

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