IAIS GP38-2 718 leads the 701 downhill towards Swanson Blvd. They picked up one car at Beisser Lumber.

A westbound IAIS extra passes the grain elevators at Atalissa, IA on Oct. 13, 2013, led by ES44AC No. 503.

Eastbound CBBI passes by a grain elevator in Downey, IA on Oct. 13, 2013 with ES44ACs No's/ 505 and 510.

Making their usual early Sunday afternoon run south, Iowa Interstate's daily "Bureau Switcher" local freight heads down-grade approaching Peoria with a duo of GP38-2's in charge.

The Iowa Interstate Council Bluffs to Blue Island train is dropping off a car in Rock island before proceeding east.

A westbound IAIS extra passes through Homestead, IA on Oct. 13, 2013, led by ES44AC No. 503.

IAIS 513 leads the daily westbound freight through downtown Moline.

Train CBBI eases into Davenport as it does a bit of street running as it enters town.

East of Iowa City, IAIS 503 leads it's train through Downey on a clear fall morning.

IAIS 503 leads the daily CBBI past the old Rock Island depot in Iowa City.

I'm pretty sure everyone that was out for the steam engine got the train here.

The Rock Island heritage unit starts over the Cedar River with 4 other IAIS engines on the East Train.

A CBBI freight hurries eastbound past the former foundry buildings in Durant.

Imported Iowa Interstate 7081 reflects off of the a rail in Geneseo, Illinois shortly before departing for Annawan with an excursion train. Taken safely under the supervision of an IAIS employee.

The Blue Island Switcher works on a dreary day, switching cars in Evans Yard (hidden behind the train and trees.