CP's B73 local heads up the former RI Golden State mainline towards Missouri Div. Junction where the train will take Iowa Interstate rails into Illinois.
Two ex-Soo GP9's return from interchange work with IAIS at N Division Street.
The 513 leads the BICB through Davenport.
Celebrating its 57th birthday and still in everyday service, for a Class 1 no less, ICE 114 takes a ride on the Rock (IAIS) to get back home to Nahant.
An ex-furball leads a KCS feeder train southward under the Government Bridge.
The Nebraska Zephyr crosses the Mississippi River into Davenport on its return trip from Train Festival 2011 to the Illinois Railway Museum.
IAIS 513 crosses the Government Bridge into Davenport, IA over the Mississippi River and Canadian Pacific Davenport Sub.
IAIS 6988 deadheads into the Quad Cities with its water car, tool car, and 10 covered hoppers in preperation for participation in Geneseo, IL's "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" Festival.
After setting out several cars for the CP, the "east train" returns to their train on the mainline with former IAIS 250 leading the way. The 250 was sent to Council Bluffs for some work and is re... (more)
westbound Rock Island train departing Davenport, IA
IC&E 114 pulls out of Nahant, after bringing a train into the yard. It sure is nice to see a GP9 still running the rails.
Due to the rising costs of petroleum, the Iowa Interstate recently made the switch to an all steam powered roster. Some diesel power, like the Rock Island inspired engine will be kept for nostalg... (more)
A pair of SD40-2's, one an IC&E and the other an HLCX, await their next assignment at Nahant Yard.
An eastbound KCS train on Iowa Interstate rails crosses over 4th and Pershing Street(s) in downtown Davenport.
2hr excursion to Walcott.