Another Friday chase of the evening local out of Cedar Rapids. The 567 again got enough traffic over the week to warrant the 5459 for a 2nd motor. Traffic has stayed steady in this area unlike som... (more)
The CN uses the ex-Oakways around Iowa in mainly local service. Getting a pair of them in grain train service is a bit odd. Once in awhile one might be added as a "kicker" for extra powe... (more)
The Cedar Rapids local is working it's way out of the Wapsipinicon River Valley west of Central City. This job makes Manchester turn out of Cedar Rapids 7 days a week.