Oelwein was nicknamed Hub City from the Chicago Great Western, which came to town in 1892. Around 1900 the railroad built major car and locomotive shops in Oelwein. Over 1,000 people were employed... (more)
Out for a Walk. On a frigid morning, the 1309 runs by while this dog watches on, uncertain about what he sees. The man kindly offered to get out of the photo, but I asked him to stay in it... (more)
A string of veteran DMIR ore cars sits on a siding track illuminated by streetlights in the former DW&P yard at Virginia, MN while the sky above has impressive northern lights display happening.