The Quad Cities Rocket. The chasers are approaching and the photographers are lined up, as UP DDA40X #6936 leads an eastbound passenger special for Bureau, as it rolls through the town of M... (more)

UP DDA40X 6936 leads the Quad Cities Rocket East past the vintage elevator at Mineral.

IAIS 152 leading a PESI into the setting sun.

A pair of IAIS standard cabs lead PESI west towards Silvis.

For the first time in 4 years, IAIS 151 is on the point of a road train, seen here in Mineral, IL leading a PESI on a beautiful summer afternoon. In addition to it being 151's first run in 4 years... (more)

Iowa Interstate SISW is seen making the return trip from Bureau to Silvis passing through Mineral with the pair of SD38-2s

#6988 is rolling right along as it passes the elevator in Mineral.

After a brief stop, QJ 6988 is back on the move as it passes through the town of Mineral. While some railfans are still getting their shots, some are already enroute back to their vehicles to cont... (more)

IAIS 152 & a Gevo leading their train from the TZPR in Peoria in the setting sun. This was my first of three chases I’d end up doing of the SD38s before they go put back into storage.

With the sun starting to swing to the west, Iowa Interstates Peoria to Silvis train cruises through Mineral with two newly reactivated SD38-2 locomotives up front.

A Silvis to Peoria grain train passes through Mineral.

Iowa Interstate's Silvis to Peoria train passes one of the many grain elevators that dot the mainline system-wide.

Norfolk Southern's "Honoring Our Veterans" SD60E leads Iowa Interstate's Silvis to Peoria train along US Highway 6 at Mineral. Happy Veterans Day!

Norfolk Southern's "Honoring Our Veterans" SD60E leads Iowa Interstate's Silvis to Peoria train along US Highway 6 east of Annawan. Happy Veterans Day!

The IAIS operated a special train to move CN 2191 from Chicago to NRE's Silvis, IL shop. CN 2191 was involved in a wreck at Slinger, WI and is being taken to NRE for evaluation.