The main reason for my visit to the CN Dubuque Sub in northeastern Iowa was to witness the topography of the railroad first hand. I was amazed how much the railroad follows the contour of the land... (more)
The daily Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest train rumbles downgrade into the Wapsipinicon River Valley at Independence. The train left Waterloo 18 mile back with a decent pair of CN units. Getting se... (more)
The daily Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest train has just topped the grade at MP 234. The train is working east on the Dubuque Sub, 42 miles east of Waterloo. A dead deer along the tracks has the at... (more)
The daily Waterloo Yard to Kirk Yard manifest train has a couple SD75's today for the short 4700 foot train. The train crosses the 32 feet high/321 feet long wood bridge over Buffalo Creek east of... (more)
The daily Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest train rolls thru Raymond and across Poyner Creek. Few weeks back to CN began work on replacing this wooden bridge. Work has been slowed with the cold snap,... (more)
Took advantage of the solid CN consist that left Waterloo today on the daily train to Kirk Yard. Here the train works hard over the hogbacks between Raymond and Jesup on the CN Dubuque Sub. The tr... (more)
Regular Merchandise Train from Waterloo, IA - Chicago, IL. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)
