An Iowa Interstate SD38-2 duo pull their train through the small country town of Downey, Iowa, as they make their way to South Amana.
IAIS 150 and 153, two of the four SD38s left on the Iowa Interstate roster, bring a SISA through downtown Atalissa. On the right side of the frame is the old depot, and to the left is an old grain... (more)
IAIS 150 & 153 leading SISA for South Amana West on the Davenport Sub. This would be my first shot of the chase to South Amana.
Iowa Interstate's PESI (Peoria to Silvis) makes track speed as it departs Peoria on this wintery morning.
IAIS SD38-2 150 switches the West end of Silvis Yard.
Iowa Interstate's Silvis to Peoria manifest approaches "Buffalo Bay".
IAIS 150 is looking good as it pulls an empty potash train to be interchanged to CPKC at Davenport.
Iowa Interstate Silvis switch crew works with M-of-W to operate the railroad's Jordan Spreader to clean ditches in the Silvis yard limits.
What would be my final shot of an Iowa SD38-2, #150 leads a tardy SIBI through Tinley Park.
IAIS 150 East leads a very late SIBI by the nicely restored depot at Seneca.
Iowa Interstate SD38-2 150 is tied down at the west end of Silvis Yard.
Iowa Interstate SD38-2 150's auto-start turns the engine over as the crew gets ready to deliver the empty potash train to the CP in Davenport.
Iowa Interstate's Silvis Switcher is in the clear while Canadian Pacific's B71 crew has tied onto the empty potash train it brought over. The current era of SD38-2's on the IAIS has ended with 150... (more)
The west train passes the former Rock Island depot and grain elevator at Atalissa.
The west train passes the former Rock Island depot at Wilton.