An Itasca, WI, to Parson, KS, freight is in heavy dynamics as they drop down the .80% grade out of Chariton into the Chariton River Valley. The train is 20 miles from the Missouri border as they w... (more)

An extra freight train from Des Moines, IA, to Herington, KS, is back on the move at Williamson. Williamson is located at MP 31 on the UP Trenton Sub on the old ex-Rock Island Spineline. The train... (more)

This old ex-Rock Island depot along the UP Trenton Sub in Chariton is still used by the UP. It is hard to believe that this old gem has stood the test of time. The UP Trenton Sub is the south end ... (more)

A Global 1 to Shops Yard, LA, (Los Angeles, CA Container Facility) stacker hammers upgrade as they works south on the UP Trenton Sub towards KC This is part of the old Rock Island Spineline betwe... (more)

A Global 1 to Shops Yard, LA, (Los Angeles, CA Container Facility) stacker hammers upgrade as they works south on the UP Trenton Sub towards KC This is part of the old Rock Island Spineline betwe... (more)

The daily Waterloo, IA, to Kirk Yard near Gary, IN, manifest train is 8 miles into the trip out of Waterloo. The train tackles the grade Big Raymond Hill on the Dubuque Sub. With all 3 GE's barkin... (more)

The daily Kirk Yard manifest train out of Waterloo had somewhat unusual leader. This NS 7300 came to Waterloo on an empty ethanol train and now is heading up this 8100 foot 3x1 DP-d 338. Here they... (more)

An eastbound grain train off the Iowa Northern at Waterloo works east on the CN Dubuque Sub with a couple usual visitors. These 2 KCS units came into Waterloo today on a grain empty and are turned... (more)

Back in 2021 the CN had their mind set on scenes like this coming soon to their railroad. Unfortunately that would not be the case, as in the long run the CP would get them. However in late 2021 t... (more)

The IC 1000's have been Chicago based power for the past couple of years. Normally most of these units stay around Chicago on locals or in the Champaign district on A407/408. A few sets have come ... (more)

Work started last week on prepping this old bridge over Prairie Creek for replacement. The bridge gang has been working on the fills and culverts around the bridge to make it more accessible. With... (more)

An empty ethanol train bound for interchange with the Iowa Northern in Waterloo has an EMD leader for power. The train is seen here climbing out of Independence on the CN Dubuque Sub. The train is... (more)

Prep work is about done on this bridge at Masonville on the CN Dubuque Sub. Work started in March to replace this wood bridge over Prairie Creek. Here, 338 has slowed to 25mph as they cross this o... (more)

CN finally found some people and power to run an extra plow job out of Waterloo. The crew is working drifts on the Dubuque Sub to Manchester and the Cedar Rapids Sub to Cedar Rapids. The drifting ... (more)

Back in late 2022, the CN moved a bunch of SD70M-2s to the Waterloo to Kirk Yard trains for captive service. Pairs, trios, and a 5-pack of solid EMD's were used out of Waterloo to power 338 east. ... (more)