The daily Q620 holds in the Fonda siding before continuing east in to Selkirk, NY. In Conrail days, this train was known as the CNSE. Not too long ago, it was a pretty sure bet to a see CN leading... (more)
The hardest pull between Waterloo and Dubuque eastbound is Dyersville Hill at MP 208. Here a loaded ethanol train is blasting up the hill today since they have 3 units instead of the normal 2 unit... (more)
Loaded ethanol train out of Marcus, IA, bound for the CSXT in Chicago, IL, drops downgrade into Manchester. This crew went to work at 03:55 at Ft Dodge and will take the train thru to Dubuque for ... (more)
Loaded ethanol train out of Marcus, IA, bound for the CSXT in Chicago, IL, rolls over the grades of the Dubuque Sub. This is the sharpest sag with grades at 1.5%, of course it is a small sag so it... (more)