Low density lines in Central Iowa
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Remembering Iowa Branch
Lines Low density lines in Central Iowa |
Ankeny to Woodward, IA
Status: Abandoned, rail intact
Content: CNW switchers and Geeps lead locals between Woodward and Ankeny, IA
M&StL from Steamboat Rock to Marshalltown
Status: As-needed Use, Frequently out of Service
Content: CNW SD40-2 leading MoW equipment, CNW patches leading 100 car TTX train for storage
Albia Branch/Marshalltown shops
M&StL from Marshalltown to Albia, IA
Status: Partially abandoned, in use to Oskaloosa, IA.
Content: CNW GP38's on now abandoned portion, last CNW units at shops, CNW patches on the local.
CGW "hub city" main from Waterloo to Oelwein
Status: Now in use by Iowa Northern
Content: CNW GP38-2 deadline at Transco in Oelwein
CGW Kansas City Main, Bell Avenue yard to Short Line Yard
Status: Completely abandoned, track removed
Content: CNW and ex-CNW engines switch the yard, transfer to Des Moines
CB&Q/Wabash joint Des Moines Line Albia to Des Moines
Status: 2 daily freights
Content: Warbonnets and BN green machines meander the scenic line
Milwaukee Road Omaha main line from Omaha to Bayard, IA
Status: Daily local service
Content: BN GP30s in service on the line