An eastbound bound for Chicago is about to cross the BNSF Aurora Sub at Savanna. The IMRL's only F45 leads the train. These train would runs from the yard at Nahant in Davenport to the BRC Clearin... (more)
Got a few slides from this great chase of train 377M06, the Marquette to Mason City freight, from Marquette west towards Mason. The train had pretty wild consist for the IMRL in 1998. I don't reme... (more)
Train 377M06, Marquette to Mason City freight, beats hard as they climb the Monona Hill near MP11, west of Marquette The only F45 the IMRL had didn't make out to Mason City alot, so it's an awesom... (more)
The westbound Marquette, IA, to Mason City, IA, freight train is at the bottom of Calmar Hill as they pass thru the "Fort." This train still has 69 miles back to Mason City. The 2 SRY SD38's trail... (more)
A Mason City to Marquette Turn passes MP 8 near Spook Cave. The last 14 miles on the IMRL 4th Sub between Monona and Marquette winds and crosses Blood Run Creek as they drop into the Mississippi R... (more)
Westbound Marquette, IA, to Mason City, IA, manifest train pounds the 1% grade out of Jackson Jct. near MP 57. The train is 57 miles west of Marquette. IMRL's only F45 and 2 SRY SD38's have their ... (more)
An eastbound is parked at the diamond at Savanna. Savanna was and still is a crew change for trains between Chicago, IL, and Davenport, IA. The signals here protect the BNSF Aurora Sub. The 393 wa... (more)
Westbound Marquette, IA, to Mason City, IA, freight train is at the bottom of the grade west of Jackson Jct as they cross a small creek. Today's consist is an odd one, a F45 and 2 SRY's head west ... (more)
The St Paul to Kansas City autorack train is creeping thru the town of Bellevue. 99 today has a couple odd ducks for the IMRL, the only F 45, and one of 3 SRY SD 38's. SRY didnt venture off the Ma... (more)
Cowl power on the #111 train with I&M Rail Link 393 leading a westbound past Iowa American's Water Works. IMRL's branch line to Eldridge, Iowa can be seen breaking to the north.
West (south) bound IMRL train near Centerville, Iowa