Crossing the Cedar River with the Cedar River RR North Bound on a Bridge that seen better days, not that the flood of 08 helped it as the water about over topped it.
Getting the BSA 2010 wasn't planed but will take it as most trains ran East before the clouds filled in. They are on the new bridge, It is behind the old one. And yes the the new one is an odd des... (more)
A very heavy frost on the trees give it a unreal look to everything.
First Light on a sharp paint job.
After slowing down from track speed 79 MPH the Silver Pilot (E5) and NZ rolls over the ex TP&W crossing now Keokuk Jct. RR
Ethanol train with all new cars
Hitting snow Drifts much of the way to Marquette
With the front blade down flanging, working about 2' of snow at a speed of about 30 MPH or 48.2 KPH. it throws the snow clear of the ROW. With the plow set following the local ahead there is less... (more)
About to Cross the BNSF mains after passing thru the bluff to get Mississippi River bridge.
After holding for track and time the only Yellow ES44DC got a highgreen and blasting off Under a classic SF cantilever signal bridge.
High Hood 9315 will get its prime mover removed soon as the 1428 moves it where they have a crane. When finished it will be red and rebuilt prime mover wiring and chopped nose and numbered CC 1742... (more)
Looks like a fun ride
Running 15 MPH there not going to make it in on there hours at this speed
Doesn't Look like the DME ex ICE Nahant round house but was happy with what I got.
Sun is about shot for the day as CN's New Dash 8's show up in bunches lately.
