A loaded ethanol train out of Arthur, IA, digs into the grade on Scales Mound Hill between Galena and Scales Mound. The railroad lifts eastbound out of the Mississippi River Valley for 8 miles on ... (more)

Herzog rock train heads west towards Galena, IL and its eventual destination of Dubuque, IA. Due to heavy rainfall in the area (7" - 14") over the previous weeks, the CN has a lot of washouts alo... (more)

Regular Merchandise Train from Waterloo, IA - Chicago, IL climbs the hill towards Scales Mound, IL. (Canon EOS20D, 16-35mm f/2.8L USM)

The regular Merchandise Train from Chicago, IL - Waterloo, IA.