The I&O heads through the Hendron Rd grade crossing with CEFX 6671, which recently has been put out of service by the FRA.
The conductor prepares to lock the keeper on the siding switch after picking up an empty covered hopper from Dysart. The train is headed to interchange with CSX in Columbus.
Approaching the Rager Rd crossing, the I&O head though the tree tunnel, with some weeds growing on the track.
Near the beginning of their trip to Columbus, the I&O pass through the Fair Ave crossing on a very warm summer evening.
Office Car Special, shortline style... IORY 4034 and the "Chapel Hill" pass the B&O depot in downtown Ottawa with top officials from RailAmerica purportedly on board.
Heading west on the Logan Sub, the I&O make it over to Coonpath Rd, on their way to Columbus to interchange with CSX.
The I&O head out from under the US 33 overpass in the background, as they pass by what probably is one of the least obstructed spots on the Logan Sub.
The conductor gives us a wave as the I&O passes along side of Carroll Cemetery Rd, on their way to Columbus with 21 cars.
Rolling down the beat up old track made out of 100 lb rail, the I&O make their way up the Logan sub, on their way to Columbus to exchange a few cars with CSX, and to switch out Griffin Wheel.
It's getting late in the day and IORY 1500 and 1501 make a transfer run from the TP&W Yard to the Tazewell & Peoria Yard in East Peoria.
The I&O head west towards Columbus on the Logan sub with two engines, and about 20 cars. Normally there is only a single engine on this entire line.
With a few weeds growing on the track, the I&O wait for a signal by the Columbus Motor Speedway, in the very late evening light.
The I&O pass the Valley Crossings signal as they head west into Columbus to interchange with CSX at Parsons yard, after waiting quite a long time for NS to let them cross the Columbus District.
The conductor finishes lining the switch back to normal, after picking up one car off of the siding in Canal Winchester.
IORY 4072 leads train 401 north across the Trestle at Quincy,OH. Fuji Provia 100F
