MAC-GEVO (as it is often referred to) 516 (30th anniversary paint scheme) leads 513 through Downey, Iowa
IAIS 516 and IAIS 513 team up together on the eastbound freight for the first time since 516 entered into service on March 1st.
Iowa Interstate's special paints were paired up again on the daily eastbound CBBI for the first time since 516's first run on March 1, 2015.
The two Iowa Interstate Heritage engines lead the CBBI east through Downey, Iowa on a beautiful autumn day.
Iowa Interstate's newest engine in Rock Island colors passes another successor to the Rock Island, IANR's 678 which is part of the Hawkeye Express.
Newly released Iowa Interstate Rock Island heritage 516 is teamed with Rock Island Heritage 513 crossing Northern Illinois enroute from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Blue Island, Illinois.
IAIS Rock Island Heritage leads Council Bluffs to Blue Island train moves through the new Metra station in Joliet. Existing Light.
Iowa Interstate's 30th Anniversary ES44AC 516 leads the westbound freight through Moline.
516 leads the east bound past an iconic grain handling system much like ones that built corn belt railroads.
In the red. The red light from the interior of GEVO 516 makes for an eerie glow in the fading light of the day
Iowa Interstate's 30th Anniversary unit is in charge of the combined CBBI and CRPE through downtown Moline with a nice mix of IAIS and NS power.
Iowa Interstate's 30th Anniversary unit is in charge of the west train through downtown Moline.
Iowa Interstate's 30th Anniversary unit is in charge of the west train through Davenport.
Iowa Interstate 516 waits for the conductor to line the switch to take siding in Bureau Junction, in a chase courtesy Erik Rasmussen, secretary treasurer of the Quad City Mafia. Steve Smedley pho... (more)