CN 8004 leads an eastbound manifest as it departs Waterloo, IA.

The OTHER CN Engine with no "CN" Logo on the nose. The 8818 leads Z 148 South on the Chicago Sub by the 211th Street platform before getting onto the "J" at LOWE. The 8818 had... (more)

CNR Train X251 Westbound by the former GTW Depot at Schoolcraft, MI. with the GTW Heritage unit Sept. 20, 2023 at 21:01 E.D.T.

NS 110 departs Louisville with one of the SD70M-2's that had recently been brought out of storage.

Prep work is about done on this bridge at Masonville on the CN Dubuque Sub. Work started in March to replace this wood bridge over Prairie Creek. Here, 338 has slowed to 25mph as they cross this o... (more)

Back in late 2022, the CN moved a bunch of SD70M-2s to the Waterloo to Kirk Yard trains for captive service. Pairs, trios, and a 5-pack of solid EMD's were used out of Waterloo to power 338 east. ... (more)

Back in late 2022, the CN moved a bunch of SD70M-2s to the Waterloo to Kirk Yard trains for captive service. Pairs, trios, and a 5-pack of solid EMD's were used out of Waterloo to power 338 east. ... (more)

The Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest train climbs over the 1st hill in the Winthrop Curves. The train is sporting a trio of SD70's today as they drag 9400 tons of Iowa freight east. Non-AC power is ... (more)

The GTW Heritage unit for CN made a visit to Iowa on 337/338. Here, the motor heads back to Chicago on a heavy 338. Lucky for us, a GTW blue GP38 also got an invite for the trip to Dubuque. 338 is... (more)

The last couple days the fog has set in around the Waterloo area. Nice white trees make for a sweet backdrop as the daily Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest begins the trek east. Here the train rolls ... (more)

The CN 8952 Pokes out of One West as the work begins on putting E 251 away.

Clouds roll in as 251 from Flat Rock rolls towards CN McAllister for Battle Creek Yard. 12,000 foot of train to be put away awaits the crew.

CN 8904 & CN 5683 lead CN 323, which is about to cross from the Freight Track to the Transfer Track. The Transfer Track is rarely used for through freights these days.

NS #290 cruises across the Chattahoochee River and into Atlanta on its way to Savannah

Having spent less than 10 years in service on Florida East Coast Railway in paint inspired by Alaska Railroad, the first four SD70M-2 are being sent off to new owners. #103 survives as VTR #432, #... (more)