Iowa Interstate 500 south leads the daily "turn" (Cedar Rapids-South Amana)down the former Milwaukee Road Ottumwa line, now owned by the CRANDIC but leased to the Iowa Interstate Rwy.
A trio of Iowa 6 axles are headed to Peoria on this day to interchange with the Tazewell & Peoria. Once at Limit Yard in Peoria, they will drop their 25 hoppers, and drag a loaded coal train north... (more)
All EMD. GP38-2 714 is in the lead of the BICB as it leans into the curve at Chambers Avenue east of Oxford, Iowa. 154 SD38-2 still in blue was the last of the SD's to receive IAIS colors.
Ah... the chase is on! Triple header steam at speed - convert you to a steam fanatic in seconds. Former Jitong Railway QJ #6988 & 7081 along with a bit of Milwaulkee muscle - #261. Railroad:Iowa Interstate Locomotive:Steam 2-10-2 Location:Mineral, Illinois, USA Locomotive #:IAIS 6988 Train ID:Unknown Photo Date: September 16, 2006