Burlington's Depot, which has seen so many trains, some famous, was in no state to take visitors on June 22nd. The water was a foot or two higher, judging by the brown stains. Off screen to the ... (more)
The Hotel Burlington, at one time one of the finest hotels in the midwest (and now affordable senior housing) stands by with basement pumps running. The BNSF Ottumwa Sub was not yet open, but the... (more)
The Burlington Junction's rare Alco C415 No. 702 (ex-Southern Pacific) picks up a loaded lumber car near the shop.
The days are getting longer, but the river still shows signs of the winter that hangs on as empty coal hoppers cross into Iowa.
BJRY 702 shows off her SP heritage while awaiting the day's work.
The Burlington Junction operates about 3 miles of ex Rock Island track along the Burlington, Iowa riverfront. They interchange with the BNSF (BN) here at Burlington.
Out of service indefinately, this old Alco switcher rusts away with its former contractor looming in the background.
Recently acquired BJRY Alco S13 8711 was originally Canadian National before going to Canac for an extensive career as an industrial switcher. The former BCOL B36-7's in the background are being p... (more)
BN GP20 #2047 descends Burlington Hill with 200 ton derrick and service cars. Charles Perkins, CB&Q late president's memorial is in the bcakground.
Conductor watches as his train leaves Burlington for Columbus Junction.
Westbound Soo Line detour running on BN trackage through Burlington Iowa.
Blue, white and Black
"Right in her own front yard". Rock Island train bound for Columbus Junction with former CRIP #1247 on the point.
CRIP freight arrives at Burlington from Columbus Junction.
A sb Rush Island coal train weaves it way past the yard in Burlington, Ia
