With no GE's, this can almost be considered a "classic consist" for Iowa Interstate as the train to Chicago heads over a rain-swollen Fox river in Ottawa, IL.

The HBR SD50s return from Eola light engines. It would be unwise to turn right into them.

The HBR SD50s return from Eola light engines. Just minutes before sunset, they arrive at the Railnet's Ottawa Yard where they will tie on to today's 2nd train for the BNSF at Eola.

IR 3500 leads the Silica Sand Job through town.

IR 3500 waits at Silica, as it prepares to begin its switching duties. Taken with permission.

J745 enters the yard, behind a pair of veterans.

CSX's westbound J745 is running a little behind schedule, as it waits for clearance into the yard. CSXT 8102 and 7569 are in charge, both still in their YN2 schemes.

CSXT 6086, a GP40-2 still in its YN1 scheme, leads the J740 east towards its switching duties.

HBR 5008 and IR 3500 perform the morning switching duties, before heading off the switching work at Silica Sand.

J Power in Ottawa 2 SD's and 2 GP's

The 4960 waits at the Ottawa Ill freight station to start her excursion back to Chicago in the fall of 1962.