1st Place, West Kentucky Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society photo contest for September 2018 by Matt Gentry. It’s Railroad Days in Monticello, IL! During the weekend of September 15th and 16th, Monticello Railroad Museum held its annual Railroad Days providing rail entertainment for all to enjoy. From 3 different trains running between the museum grounds to the east and depot in town, to speeders and to G gauge live steam trains there is something for everyone. Seen here is Southern 2-8-0 steam locomotive #401 pulling the first excursion of the day back to the museum. Sunny skies made for an excellent day taking various photographs of the operations.2nd Place, West Kentucky Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society photo contest for September 2018 by Bill Farrell. Norfolk and Southern 2603 heading up a mixed freight with help from Burlington Northern, Santa Fe 9811 and Canadian National 2179. Crossing the Kankakee River on an early 1900’s concrete bridge, in Kankakee, Il.2nd Place, West Kentucky Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society photo contest for September 2018 by Bill Farrell. Norfolk and Southern 2603 heading up a mixed freight with help from Burlington Northern, Santa Fe 9811 and Canadian National 2179. Crossing the Kankakee River on an early 1900’s concrete bridge, in Kankakee, Il.3rd, West Kentucky Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society photo contest for September 2018 Keith Kittenger. L&NHS convention 9-22-2018 “On the way to Lebanon Tn.
