The cosmetically restored CRIP E-units were stored in Manly. I have to admit I liked the scheme the 652 wore before this restoration, but they both look amazing.

IANR company special (school reunion) is arriving in Manly and will jump on UP for a few blocks to reach their own yard. Curious how CN will utilize these trackage rights, say, to access the Twin... (more)

IANR hosted a night photo session with the two restored CRIP E-units at their yard in Manly. Funds were raised to see their return to powered status, hopefully the sale to CN will not derail this... (more)

The Iowa Northern's North Crew does work in the Manly Terminal. This is the farthest north the Iowa Northern goes. The Manly Yard used to be a small little operation with an interchange point wit... (more)

The 1133rd Transportation Company out of Mason City loaded equipment bound for Corpus Christi, TX, at the Manly Logistic Park. This is the 1st time the IANR has done a military train. The 1133rd i... (more)

The 1133rd Transportation Company out of Mason City loaded equipment bound for Corpus Christi, TX, at the Manly Logistic Park. This is the 1st time the IANR has done a military train. The 1133rd i... (more)

NP must have had a lot of passenger service in the 50s. They sure had a lot of "torpedo boat" keeps. Photo by unknown, from my collection.

A company special is crossing over from the ex-CRIP across the UP to IANR's yard in Manly.

The Iowa Northern's North Crew pulls out of the Manly Terminal southbound. The crew has to get permission and throw 2 electric locked switches.to enter the UP Albert Lea Sub Main for the short bl... (more)

The Iowa Northern's North Crew does work in the Manly Terminal. This is the farthest north the Iowa Northern goes. The Manly Yard used to be a small little operation with an interchange point with... (more)

The Route of the Rockets! The Manly Junction Railroad Museum's CRIP E units are posed under a fading sunset.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates a beautiful filter at sunset. Here the two Manly Junction Railroad Museum Rock Island E units are displayed for a group night shoot.

An Photo charter night shoot S&B and Iowa Northern put on to rase cash for the 2 E's as they will not run.

Rock Island 630 and 652 pose at the former CRI&P yard at Manly, Iowa, during an S&B Productions night shoot. Both units, now cosmetically restored, are owned by Dan Sabin of the Iowa Northern Rail... (more)

Rock Island 630 and 652 pose at the former CRI&P yard at Manly, Iowa, during an S&B Productions night shoot. Both units, now cosmetically restored, are owned by Dan Sabin of the Iowa Northern Rail... (more)