It's a nice day for outdoor work on May 14th, 2013, as Iowa Interstate GP38-2 717 has a traction motor/wheel set replaced on its rear truck at the shop in Council Bluffs, Iowa. By May 24th, 2013,... (more)

The Iowa Interstate business train departs west over the Mississippi River.

Two Iowa Interstate engines play host to a pair of "in transit" Nebraska Central SD40's waiting to hitch a ride on to Council Bluffs.

Not a GEVO in sight, EMD's rule the Iowa City yard on this morning.

Iowa Interstate 717, a GP38-2, fights the uphill grade in Mokena.

Iowa Interstate GP38-2 717 passes the old Rock Island depot (and Milepost 1) in Council Bluff, Iowa, on September 21, 2010. This engine rolled out of EMD's factory as Penn Central 8019, later bec... (more)

Running as CSXT Z02601, a Rock Island-Blue Island freight splits the Metra Signals at Miller Street. The dispatcher already has Metra #207 lined up to UD Tower.

Thanks to Saul Camargo for assistance in this shot

Employee appreciation day has delayed the BICB today! Led by GP38-2 717, it passes through Marengo late in the afternoon.

A mix of old and new locos inhabit the IAIS yard in Iowa City.

After a quick crew swap, the BICB holds the main while the CBBI takes the siding.

IAIS GP38-2 717 leads the excursion back to Rock Island.

Iowa Interstate GP38-2 717 approaches Rock Island yard as it returns with the excursion.