It is really hard to believe that this was enough power for a freight train along the Aurora Sub. Now days to find any train under 8,000 horse probably not too common, but back in 1997 a measly 4,... (more)
The west end of the Mason City Yard had a fixed distant signal for the diamond with the UP at the Bear Trap. The signal here and Nora Spring were just a reminder to be prepared to stop at the diam... (more)
Step back to 2009 and the CP Russell is working east on the Mason City Sub towards Marquette. The plow is stop at West Ossian to head into the siding to meet a MDSMCX. The crew has to get the swit... (more)
Step back to 2009 and the CP Jordan is heading north towards Austin on the Owatonna Sub. An unlike meet at Grafton is taking place as the crew cleared up for 946. After 946 blasts thru town, the c... (more)
The daily southbound St. Paul to Kansas City freight passes thru the small town of Mystic in southern Iowa. The train is working over the Laredo Sub from Ottumwa to Laredo. The train passes this u... (more)