The QJ's along with eight commuter cars cross the iowa River on the return trip to Newton.
IAIS GE ES44AC's 507 and 509 at the sand tower on the yard service track in prep for the ICCR run.
In their first week on the railroad, a pair of brand new GEs switches cars for the Cedar Rapids turn. Not your typical yard switchers! And not your typical road power on a regional carrier.
Brand new IAIS 502 and 510 ease alongside of freshly washed SD38-2 151. Nice comparison of noses of IAIS's newest conventional and hi-tech power.
Brand new IAIS 502 & 510 pose at the west end of the yard before adding the 151 for the trip to Cedar Rapids.
Brand new IAIS 502 & 510 await a crew change after bringing the RIIC from Rock Island for the first time solo. They ARE sharp!
The east train arrives from Newton with the 720 leading the way across the Iowa River.
The train slowly cuts off the police officer from getting across. To view the video of this go to http://www.rail-videos.net/video/view.php?id=3238 .
IAIS 721 + 709 + 720 depart Iowa City Yard
BICB makes it's pick up in front of the Rock Island built Iowa City depot.
IAIS 151 slowly picks up speed as it leaves the IC yard.
IAIS 704 goes through the yard as it heads toward first ave.
Double-headed Chinese QJ steam locomotives accelerate over the Iowa River in Iowa City, Iowa.
Locomotives and fall colors compliment each other.
