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By:Richard Kundert
Dates:1/25/1987 - 3/11/1989
Album Info:In 1980, the Rock Island was bankrupt and was liquidated. The C&NW purchased the CRI&P's Minneapolis-Kansas City mainline for $93 million allowing the C&NW to abandon most the former CGW route. The nickname "Spine Line" is because the route serves as a "backbone" to many secondary lines that run through Iowa. Between 1987 and 1989, I lived in Mason City and shot the "Spine Line" often. Thanks for visiting this album and I hope you enjoy the photos.
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CNW 6917
Title:  CNW 6917
Description:  At Clear Lake Junction, the "Spine Line" crossed the Iowa Terminal. Here is a southbound leaving Mason City about to cross 19th St. SW.
Photo Date:  1/25/1987  Upload Date: 6/15/2016 12:59:06 PM
Location:  Mason City, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 6917(SD40-2) CNW 6876(SD40-2)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
CNW 6820
Title:  CNW 6820
Description:  A southbound grain train at Chapin
Photo Date:  6/7/1987  Upload Date: 6/15/2016 1:00:00 PM
Location:  Chapin, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 6820(SD40-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
CNW 6814
Title:  CNW 6814
Description:  Crossing over the CC&P
Photo Date:  8/23/1987  Upload Date: 6/15/2016 1:02:54 PM
Location:  Iowa Falls, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 6814(SD40-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 1
CNW 6902
Title:  CNW 6902
Description:  Five C&NW units power a southbound grain train
Photo Date:  2/27/1988  Upload Date: 6/15/2016 1:04:20 PM
Location:  Hampton, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 6902(SD40-2)
Views:  496   Comments: 1
CNW 6929 & 6582
Title:  CNW 6929 & 6582
Description:  Meeting at Mason City. CNW 6582 was originally built as Burlington 522. The C&NW acquired several used SD45's in the mid 1980's from Conrail and BN and most were rebuilt at the ex CGW Oelwein shops. Included in the rebuild was the replacement of the 20 cylinder 645 engine with a 16 cylinder, Dash 2 electrical components and other upgrades.
Photo Date:  6/10/1988  Upload Date: 6/15/2016 1:05:32 PM
Location:  Mason City, IA
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CNW 6929(SD40-2) CNW 6582(SD45)
Views:  613   Comments: 1


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