Approaching Shangdian summit

The IAIS BICB passing by the IAIS 6988 in Anita, IA.

IAIS 6988 races east with the last public excursion of the day

IAIS 6988 leads a revenue freight train over the Mississippi River.

IAIS 6988 west races through West Liberty

Coming to a stop for a quick servicing round, IAIS 6988 pulls up next to the Geneseo Depot

IAIS 6988 pulls a freight train over the Grinnell diamond

Last of the Blue Hour

Rising well before dawn, I made the trek to the hallowed Brickworks Valley (named by railfans, the term is unknown to the local populace) to be rewarded by... (more)

6988 is heading home after pulling a series of fundraisers.

6988 is heading home

IAIS 6988 departs Menlo as seen from some distance away thru the 300mm telephoto lens.

IAIS 6988 hauls a sixteen car revenue freight westbound through Marengo, IA at track speed of 40 MPH.