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The Spring Switch at Neilson Junction in Marion, IL - December 9, 2022

Eight miles south of Marion sits the infamous junction of the Union Pacific Marion Subdivision & the BNSF Beardstown Subdivision called Neilson Junction. Here is where both lines from the north join together and share trackage rights for the remaining 45 miles to Metropolis, home to much of the coal-fired power plants in Southern Illinois. On a pleasant December afternoon, BNSF brings in their local train from Paducah, returning to Centralia. Today’s practice at Neilson Junction requires use of a spring switch in order for BNSF to continue on their rails. Shortly after, we head back into Marion to get a final shot after making a pick up from the Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad. Thanks for watching & enjoy! BNSF L-CHI6561 (Paducah, KY - Centralia, IL) BNSF 8232 (ES44C4) BNSF 7572 (ES44DC)