Between Portage and East Dubuque, the line was built by the Illinois Central back in 1865. The CB&Q acquired trackage rights in 1889. There are some conflicting reports who was there 1st and dates... (more)
M338 is departing Dubuque bound for Hawthorne. The train is crossing the Mississippi River and into Illinois. The train also crosses the BNSF Aurora Sub, then goes into a short tunnel, before comi... (more)