It was only 3 degrees, but the sun was shining, the Red Tail Hawks and Bald Eagles were soaring above the Mississippi, and the chimes from a church in the town of Bellevue rang out a beautiful hym... (more)
"Season's Greetings" A southbound manifest runs through downtown Bellevue on a frigid December afternoon. What an opportune time to get a big red ex CP locomotive on point! Merry Christmas, eve... (more)
Loaded ethanol train nears the north side of Bellevue, IA on its journey south.
With one of my favorite engines leading, a loaded ethanol train works slowly south through Bellevue.
Just getting back to track speed south of Bellevue,IA. Running with a ex GN SD40 last motor.
Bell only in town, The headend is off the street running now but have to run 10 MPH till its all thru town.
Making its way South thru Bellevue on a slow Sunday morning.
A pair of motorists attempt to stay ahead of a southbound manifest coming down the main street through Bellevue.
What a great little town. All our friends thought we were weird going to the Mississippi for vacation but we had a fantastic time.
The morning after Thanksgiving finds SD9 603 leading an SD40 and an SD45 on this northbound going up the Marquette sub.
DME SD40-2 6082 heads north after hamdling switching at Green Island.
A pair of ICE SD40-2's head the southbound through Bellevue heading for a meet at Green Island.
Crossing over the crick and under the old hiway 52 bridge that wont survive the summer,new one on the way.
Cutting the town in half, No horn just the bell ringing
This train is a new addition with the start of CP changing things. This train was put on at Dubuque to handle Nahant type traffic from the Dubuque area. This crew swapped trains today at Green Isl... (more)