From May 2-11, I had the immense privilege to witness CP 2816, the "Empress" 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive, make its trek south on the Final Spike Steam Tour celebrating the Canadian Pac... (more)

From May 2-11, I had the immense privilege to witness CP 2816, the "Empress" 4-6-4 Hudson steam locomotive, make its trek south on the Final Spike Steam Tour celebrating the Canadian Pac... (more)

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour across the Mississippi River at Sabula

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour in Davenport, Iowa after the display event

Canadian Pacific 2816 leading the Final Spike Steam Tour through Clinton

Iowa River Ackley Turn at the CN Interchange

Iowa River Ackley Turn heading south from the CN Interchange back to Cleves

Iowa Northern BUWA crossing the Cedar River

The Burlington Junction #701 is leaving the engine house to head south to switch the Port of Burlington.

Off to Chicago, the daily EB freight grinds upgrade toward Homestead after departing the beautiful new yard and shop area. Really wished they had swapped those units.

Iowa River Ackley turn at Abbot

The Iowa Northern and Canadian National operated a joint special across the majority of the railroad over 2 days. Many high-end officials sat down and talked about the many aspects of the upcoming... (more)

The Iowa Northern and Canadian National operated a joint special across the majority of the railroad over 2 days. Many high-end officials sat down and talked about the many aspects of the upcoming... (more)

Iowa Northern BUWA in Shell Rock

Back in 1993, the Cedar River flooded out the CNW mainline around Cedar Rapids. Mainline trains ended up making the slow trek thru downtown Cedar Rapids for a few days. Later this day, the trains ... (more)