One can see the old grade for the branch line that ran from Waukon Junction out to Waukon, IA. That line was built in 1877 as a 23-mile narrow-gauge branch. In 1880 the MILW acquired the line from... (more)
The CP passenger train made its way to KC from Davenport on its 2nd day. Here the train makes good time as they pass thru Farson on the CP Ottumwa Sub, and are only 25 miles from next crew change ... (more)
The CP passenger train ran from Hastings, MN, to Davenport, IA, this day. The morning feature a high pace parade of people south of LaCrescent when the train left at 09:15. Matter of fact this was... (more)
While I probably should of done Lansing proper shot like most did, I decided to grab the train leaving town. Here the train curves around at MP 124 as they hugged the Mississippi River and cross V... (more)