703 takes the switch on the east leg of the wye at Yocum Connection heading for Cedar Rapids.
Even the railroads have their share of signs.
Under threatening skies, 512 leads the eastbound past the Homestead marker. The second unit is former IAIS 250 (now Patriot Renewable Fuel) which is returning from a visit to the IAIS shop in Coun... (more)
A westbound IAIS freight hustles through Homestead for a meet with the IAIS QJ passenger special at Yokum Junction.
After being turned at Yocum Connection, 6988 charges through Homestead for the return trip to Iowa City then onto Rock Island.
The overcast skies didn't seem to have much affect on the performance of Iowa Interstate's QJ as it leads two heritage Amtrak units up the east leg of the wye at Yocum Connection during an excursi... (more)
513 leans into the gentle curve at Homestead. New ties and track work are always a good sign spring is here.
157 along with Rock Island heritage GEVO 513 pull up the west leg of the wye at Yocum Connection.
Two GEVO's lead the CRIC through Homestead and on into Iowa City.
The sign and arrow pointing to "Iowa Scenic Byway" is appropriate today as GEVO 508 passes the frost coated trees.
Its not often you see four out of five units running long hood forward as seen here passing through Homestead. I'm wondering how the train crews like running this way?
A pair of GEVO's power through Homestead.
508 leads the CRIC as it heads up the east leg of the Yocum Connection wye on a frost filled morning.
513 leads the Cedar Rapids turn up the east leg of the Yocum Connection wye.
A pair of GEVO's pass a display of antique farm equipment on a cold Sunday morning.
