Back when I started for CN in 2004, the locals between Waterloo and Fort Dodge would meet mid-day around the Webster City/Williams area and swap trains. The jobs this day meet here at Webster City... (more)
A loaded grain train from Western Iowa begins the climb out of Webster City. The train is still 80 miles from Waterloo Yard.
The Katy Heritage unit is getting up to speed leaving Webster City on the ex-CNW Jewel Subdivision. This was a special trip for Operation Lifesaver.
Only 36 miles left to go on the Jewell Sub for this Eagle Grove, IA to Des Moines, IA manifest as they pass MP 36 in downtown Webster City. The train is also passing the northbound distant signal ... (more)
C778 is stopped at CTC Dana just east of Webster City, waiting for westbound lite power to get in the clear at Williams, IA. 9335 is under 2 months old in this picture.
After running around some lumber cars, L570 shoves cars east of town to spot Tassler.
A semaphore left over from C&NW days displays a caution aspect for the CN (ex-IC) grade crossing a half mile ahead.
