A Mona, IA, to Chicago, IL, ethanol train begins the twist and turns working down the Monona Hill from MP 11. Here they bend around one of the many curves as they past one of the farmstead tuck aw... (more)
A Mona, IA, to Chicago, IL, ethanol train works its way down Monona Hill near MP 11. The train is 11 miles west of Marquette and is about to stop to let #578 get into Marquette so 626 can get a tr... (more)
Westbound Marquette, IA, to Mason City, IA, freight train climbs the grade out of the Mississippi River Valley west of Marquette. This 14 mile climb can be tough climb if there is alot of loads fo... (more)
With a minimum set and heavy dynamics, this Huron, SD to Chicago Clearing, IL manifest train is slowing up for the 10 mph slow order on the Monona Hill at MP 11. This temporary slow order has been... (more)
11 miles west of Marquette, IA, this Kansas City, MO to Mason City, IA empty KCS feeder train is snaking up Monona Hill. This area is known as the "rattlesnake" by old timers because this is where... (more)