Working its down the Iowa Northern from Plymouth JCT to Nora Springs JCT. the 616 train is now on the interchange to the DME main.

Rolling to a stop soon to Switch the ethanal plant. The Columbia Diner train is on its way after Months if inspections and planing.

Working its way, West and tiptoeing over old and cold 90# rail, Crossing the West fork Des Moines River.

All most had the new paint smell. I am getting a friendly wave as the train passes me.

Crossing a ratty looking trestle.

A small bit of snow makes for big splash

South bound passing the old BCR&N (RI) Depot

Making it's run to down town and back $5 ride!

Passing the classic depot at Galena,IL

Crossing over Catfish creek about a mile in from the Mississippi. Ex Oakway, GMTX 9095

And with the temps about 35 the snow is sticking to everything, Time to clean up the windows , Horns and give the train ahead time to give up its track warrant.

Pulling a cut of 3 car's to CP's interchange. Made in 1917 and at 96 years old it maybe the oldest Motor running In revenue service. 35 MPH winds and a high of 1º+ made for a cold shoot.

A test run for the Hawkeye Expess at sunset

Last year DME ran plow after plow to keep the drifts at bay.

Cresting one Hog back after another and draped over 2, Only 3 more before the their yard at Waterloo.