A loaded coal train bound for the CP at Ottumwa rolls thru bottoms between Halpin and Chariton in southern Iowa on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. These trains are easy to figure out as they have power in t... (more)
A West Olive empty works back to the PRB in a 1x1 setup DP-d. The power plant does have a loop so this 9653 lead when the train ran east loaded. Now its does DP services on the empty trip. Here th... (more)
A trio of P42s round the curve west of Melrose on the Ottumwa Sub. I believe the train had 3 motors due to one of the Ski Train units being changed out for the 174 that would lead a government aff... (more)
A Rush Tower coal train is in heavy dynamic as they roll around the horn here between Russell and Melrose on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. The train is about 15 miles from Halpin and the CTC section aroun... (more)
The California Zephyr sweeps around the big curve between Melrose and Russell on the BNSF Ottumwa Sub. A beautiful white countryside is seen from overnight frost and a snow storm. The train is 43 ... (more)
2 SD70MAC's power this North Antelope Mine, WY to Stratton, OH coal train. 321 more miles this train will be delivered off to the NS at Chicago, ILL for furtherance to Ohio.
A DP shoves on the rear of a coal empty as they head west thru the river valley of the Cedar Creek between Albia and Russell. 70 more miles and they will be into Creston and done with the trip fro... (more)