Fourth Of July Weekend At The IRM 7/6/24

Another IRM video. Yippee!
After a very busy work week following my escapades with CP 2816, I felt like a visit to the Illinois Railway Museum was in order, so I decided to head out there for their Fourth Of July weekend event. Aside from the usuals with Frisco 1630 and Shay 5 powering the trains and the CTA Interurbans, CNW 411 and two of the Bi-Levels made an appearance throughout the day running alongside the two steamers and the CTA Cars. We even got a look at an electrified bus making it's rounds throughout the day. Overall, a pretty solid day in my book.
Trains Operating:
Frisco 1630 with the Coach Train
CNW 411 with the Bi-Levels
CTA Rapid Transit Cars #4410 and #4412
J. Niels Lumber Company 5 with the Caboose Train
CTA Streetcar #4391
Veracruz Trolley #19
After our little visit to IRM we had gotten word that CPKC 642 was making it's way East along the D&I with CP 6644 in the lead, so we stopped by Bensenville on our way home to snag it. Enjoy!
CPKC 642's Power:
CP SD70ACU #6644 WWII Memorial Unit, ex-CP 9160
DPU:
CP ES44AC #8727
Taken on 7-6-24

[@clippernail625]

They finally ran 411 after a while!
Shay 5s mixed train was also pretty cool

[@scotts7137]

Nice video. I was there too. Thanks!

[@bowlinerailfan]

Why was 1630 running with an auxiliary tender? Doesn't she stay on museum grounds?