Greg and Dad board the Hawkeye in Rock Island, Oct. 19, 2008.
By: Andy Brown

Backing eastward toward RI yard.
By: Andy Brown

Pulling westward up to the Gov't Bridge.
By: Andy Brown

Switch going into the Arsenal, on the island.
By: Andy Brown

On the Gov't Bridge.
By: Andy Brown

That cold, lonely looking soul is my wife's son David, banished to the coach by the evil stepfather.
By: Andy Brown

Those commuter cars are actually kind of neat, in a spartan sort of way.
By: Andy Brown

The new Norfolk Iron and Metal track at Durant.
By: Andy Brown

Dad and Greg discuss the merits of syrup tank storage at Twin States.
By: Andy Brown

Wilton overpass. Is that Nathan up there on the right?
By: Andy Brown

Mrs. Brown got this shot of us at the 210 crossover, N. Star siding.
By: Andy Brown

Crossing the Cedar River.
By: Andy Brown

Wendling spur, mp212.
By: Andy Brown

mp215 curve.
By: Andy Brown

There's Nathan agian at my favorite grade crossing.
By: Andy Brown

"The godfather" was shooting at the east crossing back there but I didn't get him in time.
By: Andy Brown

Atalissa fertilizer track switch.
By: Andy Brown

Trainboy Alex and the fam. at Iowa City depot.
By: Andy Brown

Who's this bunch of characters? From left, Greg, David, Dad (Jim), and Darren.
By: Andy Brown

Alex gets interviewed by a cute reporter from Channel 9.
By: Andy Brown

Backing into the yard at Iowa City, after the conclusion of a great trip.
By: Andy Brown

The Sunday steam special approaches the Wilton Depot, Oct. 19, 2008. There's Thelma in the red outfit.
By: Andy Brown