NKP 765 arrives back at Rock Island after a successful trip to Bureau and back.
Nickel Plate Road #765 sits next to IAIS #7081.
Got Smoke? The NKP 765 sure does.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy E-5 "Silver Pilot".
The Nickel Plate Berkshire and two Amtrak locomotives in Heritage schemes return to Rock Island after their excursion.
A crewmember poses with the 765 while she simmers with the Centennial Bridge in the background. This was the 765's first time to ever reach the Mississipi River.
Nickel Plate Road #765 simmers under the Centennial Bridge in downtown Rock Island while photographers get their shots. Lighting by the MSR&LHA
At dusk like an island of color in a sea of black & white, a big GEVO idles amid falling snow and sub-zero temperatures.
The Leviathan is lit for night photos at Train Festival 2011. Behind the locomotive is the Centennial Bridge, which links Rock Island to Davenport, Iowa.
The latest restoration project of Gramling Locomotive Works is lit for night photos at Train Festival 2011.
This photo was taken at Train Festival 2011, and it begs the question...was Amtrak inspired by the Chinese? Probably not...
From Modern to Yesteryear: the latest GEVO model from General Electric and Chinese steam frame the beautiful Nebraska Zephyr.
With Train Festival 2011 just ended, an Iowa Interstate Railroad steam volunteer takes a drink in front no. 7081 in between night hostling duties in Rock Island. In the background is the Centennia... (more)