CB&Q switch engine in Dubuque in the 1960s.

Crew on the northbound local prepares to set out a cut near Geneva Nitrogen on the Provo Industrial Lead. Taken near the intersection of 1600 North and Geneva Road.

Remotely controlled UR 2001 switches in the Provo east yard (formerly D&RGW) with BNSF 4402 trailing. Taken near corner of 900 South and South Colorado Avenue.

UP power pulling a westbound train on the IC. From a study of the track charts for the Iowa Division, Dubuque District, between Wood and Julien and from shots taken just before and after this one,... (more)

Robert M. Spautz, deceased, 1st trick operator at Wood from mid 60s until after CTC was installed in the early 70s. As noted in a comment, the torpedo cigar is classic railroading, and not exclusi... (more)

Eastbound CGW manifest enters interlocking at Dubuque Junction. The pot signal near the front of the 2nd unit governed eastbound movements on the former westbound track, which was used for access ... (more)

CMStP&P manifest moves past Wood on its way south. Note the three flags on the side of the building that operators used to authorize movements in the daytime--green for the IC, yellow for the MILW... (more)

The eastbound Land O'Corn (No 14) pauses on the "hack" line at Dubuque to take on and drop off passengers. Building behind the engine is the IC Freight House, which was torn down in the 1990s to m... (more)

Looking RR east. This shot was taken after the 1965 Mississippi flood waters receded to the point where the tracks were usable again. Note the three switches that operators threw by hand. There wa... (more)

CB&Q steam excursion pauses on the Illinois Central passenger main (the "hack" line) at Dubuque. Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances, this beautiful engine was scrapped around 1969.

Looking RR east. Road to right is US-20. Rath displayed SD East almost continuously since it was the first open train order station east of Waterloo. The track crossing in the foreground was calle... (more)

This is the last switch engine remaining after tear down of the Geneva Steel plant. Engine is sold, but disposition is unknown. Tracks into the plant end about 20 yards behind the engine, to the r... (more)

No 79 is about to pass the signal controlled by East Cabin (4R in the plant) that authorized movement up to the east portal of the tunnel. Building in the near upper left was once a roundhouse and... (more)

This view shows the "ticket station" at Vivian Park with a few passengers, fans, and park attendees taking pictures of the OSL 1068 and observing the train before departure.

Fireman of the OSL 1068 looks back for hand signals when rejoining the engine to the train.