With the official takeover date of March 1, 2025, I have been out trying to shoot the Iowa Northern as the CN makes changes to the railroad. Job changes came first in March, and now power changes have started in April. Even the use of 6 axles to the CIC in Cedar Rapids began in April, something that has never been done. I have tried to document history, as things will never be the same again.
The Butler to Manly job rolls through Rockford as they make their way north on the Manly Sub. The hefty train has cars for the CPKC at Nora Springs and a lot of cars for Manly. Guess the Manly elevator is on a loading rampage and keeping this end of the railroad busy. Most of the power sets right now have slugs in them, but this 4-Geep set has been together now for a bit, touring the railroad. It's a nice change.
