This NS unit is part of a consist for a BNSF grain train headed to the CN/IC across Iowa, but first there is work to do at East Dubuque.

KCS makes a mail call on the BNSF at E. Dubuque.

There were several Frisco hoppers in the consist of this loaded taconite train passing the remnants of East Cabin along the bluffs of the Mississippi. The flocks of migrating birds fly overhead, ... (more)

Action on the mainline at East Dubuque includes a meet between a loaded taconite train and a crew off a westbound grain train coupling their power to a disabled engine in the siding.

BNSF serves up a catfish led eastbound.

IEI 96 is ex-CR&IC 96, exx-SP 1122, nee-SP 4617. Kodak Royal Gold 200, Olympus OM-10, Tokina 28-70mm f3.5