Watching this ancient radial coupler approach a coupling with a modern railcar I am wondering how many times this incredible survivor has done this. I'm not much of a trolley fan but I love inter... (more)
As the last interurban, Iowa Traction's operations are completely unique. Here, #51 crosses 19th Street to take four cars up to the CP interchange. On the back of the engine, the conductor is pull... (more)
Iowa Traction #51 sits under a starry Iowa sky, illuminated by the lights of the AGP Mason City plant. The steam and exhaust from the plant is streaking in the background in this eight second expo... (more)
Electric Power Iowa Traction steeplecab electric No. 51 has a lot of work to do in order to get this string of loaded cars to the CP interchange track. Due to the steep grade leaving AGP, ... (more)
The west end of the Mason City Yard had a fixed distant signal for the diamond with the UP at the Bear Trap. The signal here and Nora Spring were just a reminder to be prepared to stop at the diam... (more)