I like this spot and it's only 30 miles drive.
First light, and 17 miles to go till Waterloo yard and the end of the run.
About to make a pick up, the air is set and slowing.
With not more than a 1 minuet of light left, So try a Glint shot. Think i got it this time.
At Speed for a new lode of coal
Crossing the Cedar River with the Cedar River RR North Bound on a Bridge that seen better days, not that the flood of 08 helped it as the water about over topped it.
Crossing the Cedar River with the Cedar River RR South Bound
Passing the old Depot in Downtown Plainfield
As the Deere Job work's the interchange at MP 278 and EJ&E 670 is that far from home CN L570 makes its way down the Thoroughfare and in to the yard.
Hot trains get all the power, This trains the old #11
Hot trains get all the power, This trains the old #3
Light and Shadows
Winging snow Vary hard snow
On the pull, working it way out of the Mississippi valley
Making a pick up before making the right hand turn out of the Mississippi valley