A BNSF work train was dumping riprap along the bank of the Mississippi River with side dump gondolas, which I had never seen in action before. The train consisted of a green and white GP50L 3162,... (more)
A Pac-Man GP38AC and a SOO GP38-2 pull a long cut of grain hoppers through Canadian Pacific's Muskego Yard. In the area between the lead engine and the parking garage is a collection of MOW equip... (more)
A local rounds the bend and crosses Catfish Creek at Rockdale as it heads west towards Peosta. This short train is led by a wide cab GP40-2W, and a GT GP38-2. Thanks to Ray Peacock who inspired ... (more)
Although most of the leaves are off of the trees in eastern Iowa due to recent wind and rain, I was surprised to find quite a lot of vibrant fall foliage along the protected east facing bluffs alo... (more)