In 1996 the UP began work to add a second track to this bridge over the Cedar River on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids. This bridge was once a gauntlet bridge, changed to single track CTC in th... (more)
An eastbound bird climbs out of Iowa River Valley east of Belle Plaine. Couple North Western Z-tops power these train still in 1997. UP took over late 1995, so change is on the way to the CNW. The... (more)
A westbound freight train lugs along highway 30 between Clarence and Lowden. Here the train passes a nice collection of old farm tractors. Only 1 unit is running on this large consist, railroading... (more)
A loaded coal train passes under the classic ex-CNW signals at the diamond at Rochelle. The train is enroute for the power plant at Wheatfield, IN. The signals on the BNSF and UP are being updated... (more)