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Can you name this train? It's certainly unusual and was pictured parked at the Illinois Central yard in Homewood, IL. It has about a dozen or so specialized cars, some open sided, sandwiched between two opposite facing locomotives on the ends.

I've since discovered the answer. After a quick queastion posted to the rec.model.railroad newsgroup, I received more info than I bargained for.

Locomotive Locomotive, front view.
View between locomotive and 1st car. Close-up of locomotive truck.
Locomotive, side view. Cab, side view.