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Viewing Album:  Visit to RailsWest Musem & CB Action
 
By:Rick C
Dates:7/21/2007 - 7/21/2007
Album Info:Visited the RailsWest museum at the old Rock Island depot. Also checked out the IAIS shops.
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CB & Q Donation Plate.
Title:  CB & Q Donation Plate.
Description:  Locomotive has been sitting here for 42 years!
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:07 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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CB & Q Number Plate
Title:  CB & Q Number Plate
Description:  Rusted and beat.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:09 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
Rock Island Caboose Data Sheet
Title:  Rock Island Caboose Data Sheet
Description:  RailsWest Museum.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:10 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Interior of Caboose
Title:  Interior of Caboose
Description:  Built new by the Rock Island then went to the UP on bankruptcy then retired and restored to CRIP condition. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:12 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Old School Trucks
Title:  Old School Trucks
Description:  Outside brakes. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:54 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories:  RollingStock
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CBQ 13855
Title:  CBQ 13855
Description:  Ex-Wood Caboose. Now looks to be converted to a passenger car. RailsWest museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:52 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories:  RollingStock
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CBQ 915
Title:  CBQ 915
Description:  Old 4-6-0 sits at Rails West Museum. I don't see any 4-6-0s with this # in my referance materials. Probably built early 1900s. Retired early 50s then donated in 1965.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:14 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  CBQ 915(4-6-0)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
CB & Q 915 Air Pump
Title:  CB & Q 915 Air Pump
Description:  Located on Fireman's side of the locomotive. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:15 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Controls For CBQ 915.
Title:  Controls For CBQ 915.
Description:  You can see time and vandals haven't been too kind.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:30:16 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  CBQ 915(4-6-0)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
CB & Q Drivers
Title:  CB & Q Drivers
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:44 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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CB & Q Valve Gear
Title:  CB & Q Valve Gear
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:46 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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CBQ 915
Title:  CBQ 915
Description:  Side View. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:48 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  CBQ 915(4-6-0)
Views:  503   Comments: 1
CB & Q 915 Tender Journal Bearing
Title:  CB & Q 915 Tender Journal Bearing
Description:  Now we see inside.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:51 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Club Car Info Sheet
Title:  Club Car Info Sheet
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:58 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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CRIP 17130
Title:  CRIP 17130
Description:  I have no idea where "TUC" is so I don't know where the pool was. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:57:59 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories:  RollingStock
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EMDX 759
Title:  EMDX 759
Description:  Waiting for a new crew to finish drilling cars.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:58:00 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  EMDX 759(GP38-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
Looking from Firebox down
Title:  Looking from Firebox down
Description:  UP 814
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:58:01 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  UP 814(4-8-4)
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Front Coupler
Title:  Front Coupler
Description:  Of Iowa Power & Light Locomotive. Looks well used.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:06 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Iowa Power & Light Locomotive -- Truck Details
Title:  Iowa Power & Light Locomotive -- Truck Details
Description:  Only 1 traction motor per truck. Westinghouse electrical gear. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:07 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  110   Comments: 0
IAIS 468
Title:  IAIS 468
Description:  Older Unit shut down and exhaust covered. Is this unit retired or sold?
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:09 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 468(GP8)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
IAIS 481
Title:  IAIS 481
Description:  Still sitting in the Shops yard with little change in position or condition. If the 481 is being scrapped they're not doing it too quickly.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:10 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 481(GP8)
Views:  340   Comments: 1
IAIS 481 Engine Deck
Title:  IAIS 481 Engine Deck
Description:  IAIS Shops
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:11 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 481(GP8)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
IAIS 627
Title:  IAIS 627
Description:  Outside the shops
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:13 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 627(GP38AC)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
IAIS 628
Title:  IAIS 628
Description:  Outside the IAIS Shops
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:14 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 628(GP38AC)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
First Slug of the Season
Title:  First Slug of the Season
Description:  So here's a partial view of the IAIS slug we've all been hearing about. The Mother was out of sight on the other side of the shops.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:09:16 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 650(Yard Slug) IAIS 628(GP38AC)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
IAIS 710
Title:  IAIS 710
Description:  2 Different GP38 versions congregate outside the IAIS shops.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:16 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 710(GP38-2) IAIS 627(GP38AC)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
IAIS 710
Title:  IAIS 710
Description:  Outside the shops
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:18 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 710(GP38-2)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
IAIS 718
Title:  IAIS 718
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:20 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  IAIS 718(GP38-2)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Omaha Club Car
Title:  Omaha Club Car
Description:  Interior shot of this ex-CB&Q observation/lounge car. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:23 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
RPO Interior View
Title:  RPO Interior View
Description:  Taken from the mailbag storage area. RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:26 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Iowa Power & Electrice Locomotive View Right Side
Title:  Iowa Power & Electrice Locomotive View Right Side
Description:  Probably a Plymouth DE locomotive.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:31 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
Iowas Power & Electric Locomotive
Title:  Iowas Power & Electric Locomotive
Description:  Not Numbered. RailsWest Museum I believe this is a Plymouth DE locomotive. Left Side
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:28 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
KCS 4029
Title:  KCS 4029
Description:  1 of 3 units in the BNSF yard today.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:33 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  KCS 4029(SD70ACe)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
KCS 4605
Title:  KCS 4605
Description:  2nd of 2 KCS units in the BNSF yard.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:36 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  KCS 4605(AC44CW)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
Mail Pouches
Title:  Mail Pouches
Description:  Inside UP RPO
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:18:38 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  146   Comments: 0
Iowa Power And Light Company
Title:  Iowa Power And Light Company
Description:  Only Markings on this locomotive. There was howerver another label saying not to operate this locomotive at more than 20mph! RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:02 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Trucks of "Omaha Club" car
Title:  Trucks of "Omaha Club" car
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:04 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
An Article about Budd RPOs
Title:  An Article about Budd RPOs
Description:  Inside a Budd RPO. RailsWest Musuem
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:06 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  105   Comments: 0
SOYX 98189
Title:  SOYX 98189
Description:  An Armored Grain Hopper? Perhaps not. But an interesing design nonetheless.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:07 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
Categories:  RollingStock
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Spare Cars
Title:  Spare Cars
Description:  Outside the Heritage Shops. Spare silver trucks lie next to the cars.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:09 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  112   Comments: 0
Old Signal
Title:  Old Signal
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:10 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
Iowa Power & Electric Locomotive
Title:  Iowa Power & Electric Locomotive
Description:  Looking from the cab of the UP 814. Rails West Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:11 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  121   Comments: 0
UP 24364
Title:  UP 24364
Description:  Boxcar outside the Heritage Shops
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:22:39 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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UP 4021
Title:  UP 4021
Description:  #3 unit on Manifest in the UP North Yard. Was getting a new crew at this time.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:42:36 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  UP 4021(SD70M)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
UP 5057
Title:  UP 5057
Description:  Lead unit of NB Manifest getting new crew before departure from UP's North Yard
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:42:37 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  UP 5057(SD70M)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
UP 814 Firebox
Title:  UP 814 Firebox
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:12 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  91   Comments: 0
UP 814 Donation Plaque
Title:  UP 814 Donation Plaque
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:14 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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UP 814 Drivers
Title:  UP 814 Drivers
Description:  Looking Forward
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 1:18:15 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Fireman's Side of UP 4-8-4
Title:  Fireman's Side of UP 4-8-4
Description:  RailsWest Museum
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:42:26 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Views:  91   Comments: 0
Front Piece of UP 814
Title:  Front Piece of UP 814
Description:  The Number "4" was so worn I initially thought it was a 1.
Photo Date:  7/21/2007  Upload Date: 7/22/2007 12:42:27 PM
Location:  Council Bluffs, IA
Author:  Rick C
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Locomotives:  UP 814(4-8-4)
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