On the approach to West Liberty, Iowa 6988 and 7081 have full heads of steam and are working har dto keep their manifest moving in the early morning fog. By: Chris Lastovich
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IAIS 6988 and 7081 are working their gears off as they thunder through West Liberty with the daily ICRI Turn. The fog cleared up for our first shot of the day, then returned for most of the trip. Fine by me! By: Chris Lastovich
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The two steamers emerge from the dense fog and into Moscow as they chug across the Cedar River. By: Chris Lastovich
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Racing east just outside of WIlton, IA, the two steamers put on quite the show... By: Chris Lastovich
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The sun tries to make an appearance as the train approaches Wolcott just out of Durant. By: Chris Lastovich
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The two steamers pull into Wolcott for water and a lube job. The crowd of people here was off the charts as most of you reading this remember... By: Chris Lastovich
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IAIS 6988 and 7081 take on water as the throngs of people gather, and the sun finally breaks through! By: Chris Lastovich
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The new look of the former QJ steamers... a face only a mother could love. By: Chris Lastovich
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With full heads of steam, the pair of 2-10-2's thunder out of Wolcott after a much needed water stop, this was the roll-by of the trip... By: Chris Lastovich
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New and old meet at Wolcott as ICRI passes BICB in the siding. This was the roll-by of the day and a good 75 to 100 people were there with me! By: Chris Lastovich
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The elegant pair storm into the sun, the second photo line ot the right opted for the meet shot with the newly delivered GEVO 3rd out in the consist... no thank you. By: Chris Lastovich
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Iowa 6988 and 7081 thunder down the center of the street here in Davenport, this made for quite the site and in awesome morning light too. By: Chris Lastovich
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The "special" ICRI rolls gently across the Arsenal Bridge... The shadows were hard to deal with! By: Chris Lastovich
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As the two steam engines emerged from the bridge, Arsenal Police began surrounding the area and demanding the 10 or so of us up here to come down... I just waited the extra 15 seconds and got the shot I wanted first. By: Chris Lastovich
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Upon arrival into Rock Island, the two 2-10-2's were cut off and prepared for the fan trips while a pair of GP38-2's tied on and began re-blocking the train for eastward movement. By: Chris Lastovich
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Iowa 706 and 720 take head room out of the east end of Rock Island while they dis-assemble ICRI. By: Chris Lastovich
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Iowa 155 pulls east through Silvis as they make a pick up at the east end of the siding. This was a rediculously early CBBI, they ran it early to keep it out of the way of the steam specials. By: Chris Lastovich
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Iowa 157 and 710 prepare to grab a cut out of the Creve Couer siding. This was a BUSW tupe train and would head back to Bureau shortly. By: Chris Lastovich
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BUSW with 157 builds his air in the siding while CBBI with 155 holds the main. the CBBI will follow the BUSW east. Two SD38-2's on the point after chasing the QJ's across Iowa, can't get much better! By: Chris Lastovich
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BUSW Iowa 157 heads over the Rock River as they bring the short train into Colona, IL. By: Chris Lastovich
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BUSW holds the main while waiting for BNSF clearance through Colona. This is where we ended our chase, unfortunetaly, the ICE was running their fall foliage special in Iowa and we had to get going! By: Chris Lastovich
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On the approach to West Liberty, Iowa 6988 and 7081 have full heads of steam and are working har dto keep their manifest moving in the early morning fog.
IAIS 6988 and 7081 are working their gears off as they thunder through West Liberty with the daily ICRI Turn. The fog cleared up for our first shot of the day, then returned for most of the trip. Fine by me!
The two steamers emerge from the dense fog and into Moscow as they chug across the Cedar River.
Racing east just outside of WIlton, IA, the two steamers put on quite the show...
The sun tries to make an appearance as the train approaches Wolcott just out of Durant.
The two steamers pull into Wolcott for water and a lube job. The crowd of people here was off the charts as most of you reading this remember...
IAIS 6988 and 7081 take on water as the throngs of people gather, and the sun finally breaks through!
Water stop at Wolcott
The fires of 6988 burn hot.
The new look of the former QJ steamers... a face only a mother could love.
With full heads of steam, the pair of 2-10-2's thunder out of Wolcott after a much needed water stop, this was the roll-by of the trip...
New and old meet at Wolcott as ICRI passes BICB in the siding. This was the roll-by of the day and a good 75 to 100 people were there with me!
The elegant pair storm into the sun, the second photo line ot the right opted for the meet shot with the newly delivered GEVO 3rd out in the consist... no thank you.
Iowa 6988 and 7081 thunder down the center of the street here in Davenport, this made for quite the site and in awesome morning light too.
The "special" ICRI rolls gently across the Arsenal Bridge... The shadows were hard to deal with!
As the two steam engines emerged from the bridge, Arsenal Police began surrounding the area and demanding the 10 or so of us up here to come down... I just waited the extra 15 seconds and got the shot I wanted first.
Upon arrival into Rock Island, the two 2-10-2's were cut off and prepared for the fan trips while a pair of GP38-2's tied on and began re-blocking the train for eastward movement.
Iowa 706 and 720 take head room out of the east end of Rock Island while they dis-assemble ICRI.
Iowa 155 pulls east through Silvis as they make a pick up at the east end of the siding. This was a rediculously early CBBI, they ran it early to keep it out of the way of the steam specials.
Iowa 157 and 710 prepare to grab a cut out of the Creve Couer siding. This was a BUSW tupe train and would head back to Bureau shortly.
BUSW with 157 builds his air in the siding while CBBI with 155 holds the main. the CBBI will follow the BUSW east. Two SD38-2's on the point after chasing the QJ's across Iowa, can't get much better!
BUSW Iowa 157 heads over the Rock River as they bring the short train into Colona, IL.
BUSW holds the main while waiting for BNSF clearance through Colona. This is where we ended our chase, unfortunetaly, the ICE was running their fall foliage special in Iowa and we had to get going!
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