There are a lot of whys on this one. I don't remember why the Iowa Northern ran the CNW business train northbound out of Cedar Rapids. The next question is why I didn't chase it or at least get on... (more)

Almost home...... Proviso Yard is only a few miles away as CNW 5071 leads 3 UP units thru Elmhurst, IL in October of 1990. This version of CNW yellow looked OK when new, but quickly faded to a pal... (more)