Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour in Davenport, Iowa after the display event

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour through Clinton

Iowa River Ackley Turn at the CN Interchange

Iowa River Ackley Turn heading south from the CN Interchange back to Cleves

Iowa Northern BUWA crossing the Cedar River

The Burlington Junction #701 is leaving the engine house to head south to switch the Port of Burlington.

Off to Chicago, the daily EB freight grinds upgrade toward Homestead after departing the beautiful new yard and shop area. Really wished they had swapped those units.

Iowa River Ackley turn at Abbot

The Iowa Northern and Canadian National operated a joint special across the majority of the railroad over 2 days. Many high-end officials sat down and talked about the many aspects of the upcoming... (more)

The Iowa Northern and Canadian National operated a joint special across the majority of the railroad over 2 days. Many high-end officials sat down and talked about the many aspects of the upcoming... (more)

Iowa Northern BUWA in Shell Rock

Back in 1993, the Cedar River flooded out the CNW mainline around Cedar Rapids. Mainline trains ended up making the slow trek thru downtown Cedar Rapids for a few days. Later this day, the trains ... (more)

Today a 2x1 DP-d 338 fights the 30mph wind as they make their way towards Chicago and Kirk Yard. Here the train slows as they climb Big Raymond Hill outside of Raymond with almost 16,000 tons of t... (more)

For a long time, the CN in Iowa looked a lot like this. Especially west of Waterloo, big power didn't roam much, and it would normally be on unit trains only. With that, SD40's own the railroad. ... (more)

IATR 51 and 54 sit in the yard in Mason City. The warm morning sun hits the Steeple cabs before the crews get to the power and start the day.