Ethanol Loads dragging it's train thru the sharp curve in the tunnel and a cross the Mississippi at the same time.
Getting the BSA 2010 wasn't planed but will take it as most trains ran East before the clouds filled in. They are on the new bridge, It is behind the old one. And yes the the new one is an odd des... (more)
Getting back up to speed from a 25MPH curve About 7 miles to the yard.
Just set out it's UP's and now backing to it's train soon pulling West and on to Fort Dodge this trains last stop.
On it's way to the Algoma and Agawa Canyon train.
Just starting to pull after having a pinion gear cut off ( locked up TM ) The Iowa Northern is coming off its line and getting on the CN Trackage rights.
Up to speed and about 1 mile till they have to work B yard on the CN.
Dragging its train out a 10 MPH slow order on CN trackage rights it is a short run to Waterloo and home rails.
Making its way East
Running down the ex Cedar River RR now the CN Osage Sub.
Working up Macy Hill
Passing Buckeye siding and small town (Vary) of the same name.
Rolling up hill, Some one needs to trim the trees back.
EMTY Coal rolling by the old Rock Island depot and job 16 switch that just gave up its Time for the day.
A Deadhead run to get the train in place for Mondays run on a rehabbed line out of Madison, Wisconsin.