A bright yellow passenger train moves through a snow-covered rail yard in DeKalb, Illinois, bringing a bold flash of color to the wintry industrial landscape. Telephone poles, factory buildings, smokestacks, and crossing pedestrians create a lively sense of place, while loose washes of gray, blue, and brown capture the cold atmosphere. This expressive 16" × 10" watercolor blends railroad nostalgia with the quiet beauty of a Midwestern winter.