INRD Railroad – Jim Pearson Photography

A short Indiana Railroad coal train loads at Bear Run Mine, at Dugger, Indiana

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR (Empty Hiawatha to Bear Run) loads at Bear Run Mine, at Dugger, Indiana, on August 26th, 2023. The short load of 14 cars is destined to a customer somewhere in Wisconsin.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Roads Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

The company was formed in 1986 by entrepreneur Thomas Hoback, who retired as president and chief executive officer in 2015. CSX Transportation now owns a majority interest in the parent company. The company’s executive and administrative offices are in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR, loads at Bear Run Mine, Dugger, Indiana

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR (Empty Hiawatha to Bear Run) loads at Bear Run Mine, at Dugger, Indiana, on August 26th, 2023. The short load of 14 cars is destined to a customer somewhere in Wisconsin.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Roads Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

The company was formed in 1986 by entrepreneur Thomas Hoback, who retired as president and chief executive officer in 2015. CSX Transportation now owns a majority interest in the parent company. The company’s executive and administrative offices are in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 180.

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR (East Hiawatha to Bear Run) arrives at Bear Run, Dugger, IN

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR (East Hiawatha to Bear Run) arrives at Bear Run Mine to pickup a load of coal as it passes a loaded Indiana Southern coal train thats tied down on the inner track of the coal loop, at Dugger, Indiana, on the morning of August 26th, 2023.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Roads Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

The company was formed in 1986 by entrepreneur Thomas Hoback, who retired as president and chief executive officer in 2015. CSX Transportation now owns a majority interest in the parent company. The company’s executive and administrative offices are in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Indiana Southern Railroad (reporting mark ISRR) is a short line or Class III railroad operating in the United States state of Indiana. It began operations in 1992 as a RailTex property and was acquired by RailAmerica in 2000. RailAmerica was acquired by Genesee & Wyoming in December 2012.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/4000, ISO 340.

A short Indiana Railroad (INRD) 14 car empty coal train heads to Bear Run Mine at Dugger, IN

A short Indiana Railroad (INRD) 14 car empty coal train, EHWBR (Empty Hiawatha to Bear Run) heads along the lead to Bear Run Mine to pick up a load of coal at Dugger, Indiana, on the morning of August 26th, 2023, with INRD 7004 and 7003 EMD SD70M as power for their train.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

The company was formed in 1986 by entrepreneur Thomas Hoback, who retired as president and chief executive officer in 2015. CSX Transportation now owns a majority interest in the parent company. The company’s executive and administrative offices are in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 120.

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INRD begins to load at Bear Run Mine, Dugger, Indiana

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR (Empty Hiawatha to Bear Run) starts to load at Bear Run Mine, as a loaded Indiana Southern coal train sits tied down on the inner track of the coal loop in the background, at Dugger, Indiana, on August 26th, 2023.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

The company was formed in 1986 by entrepreneur Thomas Hoback, who retired as president and chief executive officer in 2015. CSX Transportation now owns a majority interest in the parent company. The company’s executive and administrative offices are in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, Sigma 150-600mm @ 360mm, f/5.6, 1/1250, ISO 280.

Indiana Railroad and Indiana Southern at Bear Run Mine, Dugger, IN

A short Indiana Railroad coal train, EHWBR (East Hiawatha to Bear Run) arrives at Bear Run Mine to pick-up a load of coal as it passes a loaded Indiana Southern coal train that’s tied down on the inner track of the coal loop, at Dugger, Indiana, on the morning of August 26th, 2023.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Roads Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

The company was formed in 1986 by entrepreneur Thomas Hoback, who retired as president and chief executive officer in 2015. CSX Transportation now owns a majority interest in the parent company. The company’s executive and administrative offices are in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Indiana Southern Railroad (reporting mark ISRR) is a short line or Class III railroad operating in the United States state of Indiana. It began operations in 1992 as a RailTex property and was acquired by RailAmerica in 2000. RailAmerica was acquired by Genesee & Wyoming in December 2012.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 110.

INRD Santa Train crosses the Indiana Southern at Switz City, Indiana

The Indiana Railroad (INRD), “Honoring First Responders” locomotive 4002, leads the railroads Santa Train on December 3rd, 2022, as they pass over the Indiana Southern diamond at Switz City, Indiana. The Saturday run of the train made stops between Bloomington and Jasonville, IN to allow the kids in various towns along the way to come on board and have a brief visit with Santa Claus.

The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

INRD also owns a former Milwaukee Road line from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Burns City, Indiana (site of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center), with trackage rights extending to Chicago, Illinois. INRD no longer serves Louisville, Kentucky, and the Port of Indiana on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana, through a haulage agreement with the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/725, ISO 110.

Canadian National 2276 leads GLCNTH25 at Sullivan, IN

Canadian National 2276 leads GLCNTH25, a loaded grain train, as they head north on the Indiana Railroad’s Indianapolis Subdivision heading through the crossing just past Milepost 115, just north of Sullivan, Indiana on November 25th, 2022.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 1000.

Canadian National 2276 leads LGCN25, a loaded grain train, as they head north on the Indiana Railroads Indianapolis Subdivision approaching Milepost 115, just north of Sullivan, Indiana on November 25th, 2022.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 1000.

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Canadian National 2276 leads LGCN25 Northbound at Sullivan, Indiana

Canadian National 2276 leads GLCNTH25, a loaded grain train, as they head north on the Indiana Railroad’s Indianapolis Subdivision approaching Milepost 115, just north of Sullivan, Indiana on November 25th, 2022.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 1000.

The Indiana Railroad Santa Train heads over the White River at Ellison, Indiana

The Indiana Railroad (INRD), “Honoring First Responders” locomotive 4002, leads the railroads Santa Train on December 3rd, 2022, as they pass over the White River at Ellison, Indiana. The Saturday run of the train made stops between Bloomington and Jasonville, IN to allow the kids in various towns along the way to come on board and have a brief visit with Santa Claus. At this location they just left Bloomfield and are heading for their next stop at Linton, IN.

The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km). This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

INRD also owns a former Milwaukee Road line from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Burns City, Indiana (site of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center), with trackage rights extending to Chicago, Illinois. INRD no longer serves Louisville, Kentucky, and the Port of Indiana on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana, through a haulage agreement with the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 140.

Indiana Railroad 9007 and 9012 lead a local across the Wabash River from Palestine, Illinois

Indiana Railroad 9007 and 9012 (SD90MACs) lead a local across the Wabash River from Palestine, Illinois as they head south on the Indianapolis Subdivision on November 25th, 2022.

The Indiana Railroad (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km).

This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC/ICG line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham. INRD also owns a former Milwaukee Road line from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Burns City, Indiana (site of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center), with trackage rights extending to Chicago, Illinois.

INRD no longer serves Louisville, Kentucky, and the Port of Indiana on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana, through a haulage agreement with the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/640, ISO 130.

Indiana Railroad Hiawatha-Palestine turn departs Sullivan, Indiana

Indiana Railroad’s (INRD) 3002 leads the Hiawatha-Palestine turn HWPAT-05 as it pulls of the CSX CE&D Subdivision after making a pickup at Sullivan, Indiana and continuing it’s run to Palestine, Illinois on the Indianapolis Subdivision on December 5th, 2020.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Mini Drone, JPG, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 100.

Indiana Railroad Interchanges with CSX at Sullivan, Indiana

Indiana Railroad’s (INRD) 3002 leads the Hiawatha-Palestine turn HWPAT-05 sits under the old C&EI coaling tower that was built in 1941 to service steam locomotives, at Sullivan, Indiana as it’s conductors connects the train to a string of cars from CSX on the CE&D Subdivision before continuing it’s run to Palestine, Illinois on December 5th, 2020.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles.

This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham. INRD also owns a former Milwaukee Road line from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Burns City, Indiana (site of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center), with trackage rights extending to Chicago, Illinois. INRD serves Louisville, Kentucky, and the Port of Indiana on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana, through a haulage agreement with the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).

Tech Info: DJI Mavic Mini Drone, JPG, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/800, ISO 100.

Indiana Railroads 9007 leads (SAHW) at Linton, IN

August 4, 2020 – Indiana Railroads 9007 leads (SAHW) the Indianapolis to Jasonville, Indiana evening train as it passes over the diamond at Linton, Indiana as it heads south into the setting sun on the Indianapolis Subdivision as it crosses over the INRD Chicago Subdivision.

Tech Info: Full Frame Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 350mm, f/6.3, 1/1250, ISO 220.

Indiana Railroad PAUT1-04 rolls past the Marathon Refinery

August 4, 2020 – Indiana Railroad PAUT1-04 rolls past the Marathon Refinery on the Indianapolis Subdivision at Robinson, Illinois as it heads back to the yard at Palestine, IL after finishing its morning work in the Robinson area.

Tech Info: Full Frame Nikon D800, Sigma 150-600 @ 185mm, f/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 200.

Northbound INRD 9001 at Switz City, Indiana

July 21, 2020 – Indiana Railroad (INRD) 9001 leads northbound daily train from Jasonville to Indianapolis, Indiana train (HWSA), with engineer Travis Collins at the controls as it approaches the county road 800, south of Switz City, Indiana. He will meet his southbound counterpart (SAHW) at the north end of the siding in Switz City, where they will trade trains and continue to their respective destinations on the INRD Indianapolis Subdivision.

Tech Info: Full Frame Nikon D800, Sigma 150-600 @ 480mm, f/6, 1/1250, ISO 560.

Indiana Railroad Palestine Utility train 1 at Palestine, IL

July 21, 2020 – Indiana Railroad (INRD) 301 and 3001 power the Palestine Utility train 1 (PAUT-1), as it passes through granaries at Palestine, Illinois, on it’s way north back to INRD’s Palestine Yard, after doing its work between the Marathon Refinery in Robinson, Illinois and Palestine on the INRD Indianapolis Subdivision.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles (249 km).

This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham. INRD also owns a former Milwaukee Road line from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Burns City, Indiana (site of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center), with trackage rights extending to Chicago, Illinois.

Tech Info: Full Frame Nikon D800, RAW, Nikkor 70-300 @ 80mm, f/4.5, 1/1250, ISO 125.

Indiana Railroad 9004 passing 9005 at Switz City, IN

June 18, 2020 – Engineer Travis Collins heads southbound on the Indiana Railroad with engine 9004 leading, after meeting and trading trains with the northbound INRD 9005, at the north end of BLS Siding at Switz City, Indiana as the last light of day fades from the sky.

Tech Info: Full Frame Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 24-70 @ 24mm, f/2.8, 1/125, ISO 2,500.

Power that is stored at Indiana Railroads, Jasonville, Indiana

June 18, 2020 – A different take on a picture I shared yesterday of a string of power that is stored on the Landree Lead at Indiana Railroads Hiawatha Yard in Jasonville, Indiana. Years ago this track led to the Landree mine which no longer exists.

Two of these units have been placed back in service since I shot this and INRD SD90s & SD40s are stored currently due to not being needed at the moment. The INRD GP38s are stored Out of Service. All the CEFX, CITX, (etc) are stored pending repairs work, or new lease from the customer.

Tech Info: Full Frame D800, RAW, Sigma 24-70 @ 24mm, F/6.3, 1/2000, ISO 250.

Switcher 1598 heads up a string of power at Jasonville, IN

June 18, 2020 – Switcher 1598 heads up a string of power stored on the Landree Lead at Indiana Railroads Hiawatha Yard in Jasonville, Indiana. Years ago this track led to the Landree mine which no longer exists.

Two of these units have been placed back in service since I shot this and INRD SD90s & SD40s are stored currently due to not being needed at the moment. The INRD GP38s are stored Out of Service. All the CEFX, CITX, (etc) are stored pending repairs work, or new lease from the customer.

Tech Info: Full Frame D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 140mm, F/6.3, 1/1250, ISO 360.

Indiana Railroad HWSA-18 departs Jasonville, IN

June 18, 2020 – Indiana Railroad (INRD) engineer, Travis Collins, on HWSA-18 (Hiawatha, Jasonville, IN – Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN) passes the signal at the south end of Latta, as it passes their main line around INRD Hiawatha Yard at Jasonville, Indiana. Their yard used to be owned by Canadian Pacific and was called Latta yard at that time.

According to Wikipedia: The Indiana Rail Road (reporting mark INRD) is a United States Class II railroad, originally operating over former Illinois Central Railroad trackage from Newton, Illinois, to Indianapolis, Indiana, a distance of 155 miles. This line, now known as the Indiana Rail Road’s Indianapolis Subdivision, comprises most of the former IC line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois; Illinois Central successor Canadian National Railway retains the portion from Newton to Effingham.

INRD also owns a former Milwaukee Road line from Terre Haute, Indiana, to Burns City, Indiana (site of the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center), with trackage rights extending to Chicago, Illinois. INRD serves Louisville, Kentucky, and the Port of Indiana on the Ohio River at Jeffersonville, Indiana, through a haulage agreement with the Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC).

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 240mm, f/6.3, 1/1250, ISO 500.