The "BN Barstow" waits on the north yard lead for a DM&E train before it can head out on the mainline.
Now under "control" of the DM&E an IC&E, ex-SOO GP9, heads west with the "Nitrin Job" through downtown Moline. The SD40-2s came out of the NRE - Silvis facility after having some contract work pe... (more)
The Rock Island Switcher works the sidings at Silvis with an SD38-2. In the background is National Railway Equipment's (NRE) Silvis facility, the former Rock Island shops.
On the last day of independance, several IC&E engines await their next assignment or servicing at Nahant Yard. On January 1, the IC&E would cease to exist, being folded into the DM&E.
An SD38-2 and a pair of ES44AC's head west through Moline with a string of empties for ADM in Cedar Rapids.
A pair of GP38-2s head west with one car after switching Buzzi Cement off the old IC Gruber line.
A pair of new ES44AC's and a GP38-2 arrive at the yard next to the old Rock Island depot.
Former Iowa Interstate 250 was sold to Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC, an ethanol plant at Annawan, IL. She now wears a new coat of paint and serves as the plant switcher. She may be off the IAIS ... (more)
An extra ethanol train heads east down the old Rock Island line while a pair of CSX GP15's wait for their next assignment.
An EJ&E eastbound freight crosses over the CP/ICE/Metra at Spaulding.
IAIS QJ 7081 heads west along the street running in Davenport with 4 ex-Canadian commuter coaches and IAIS GP38-2 716 with the 1300 Walcott run.
IAIS QJ 6988 heads east through downtown Moline with 4 ex-Canadian commuter coaches and IAIS GP38-2 717 with the Noon Silvis run.
The double-headed QJ's storm out of Walcott following a water stop while Iowa Interstate's BICB train waits patiently in the siding.
IAIS 510 squares off with IAIS 502 at Rock Island. The 502 will be added to the rear of CBBI, which is being led by the 510.
