I caught the train heading west at Madrid

 

It was about to cross Hwy 210 just east of town.

Here it eases out of the street-tunnel in town.

Crossing the High-Bridge.  Photo from the UP crew.

Switching over at Woodward Jct. (UP crew)

The train hooks up to empty cars in town.

An engineer's view of the scenery

Eastbound at Madrid, IA from atop the overpass.

The train with a gray ray of sun shining down...?

 

Back over Hwy 210.  Some surprised motorists!

The train rocks past Big Creek, east of Madrid.

Pulling into Slater from the west.

Crossing Hwy 210 in Slater, facing northeast.

Now southbound, they speed off on the welded rail, kickin' up dust.