Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
The Iowa Traction Railway is the last interurban freight railroad in the country, and operates electric freight in regular service! It's a step back in time, and amazing operation to watch. All of the locomotives are OVER 100 years old. The amazing crews of the IATR take phenomenal care of the equipment, making it last for years to come!
I had the opportunity to get a tour of this cool railroad, located just outside of Mason City, Iowa. We'll start off at the railroads shops in Emery, and ride most of the line! Experience what it's like to be in the cab, and take a look this one of kind operation! After the ride, we'll get to watch the railroad work a few customers, and interchange with the Union Pacific at CPKC. Progressive Rail does a great job of keeping history alive, and generating clean commerce!
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The Iowa Traction Railway is the last interurban freight railroad in the country, and operates electric freight in regular service! It's a step back in time, and amazing operation to watch. All of the locomotives are OVER 100 years old. The amazing crews of the IATR take phenomenal care of the equipment, making it last for years to come!
I had the opportunity to get a tour of this cool railroad, located just outside of Mason City, Iowa. We'll start off at the railroads shops in Emery, and ride most of the line! Experience what it's like to be in the cab, and take a look this one of kind operation! After the ride, we'll get to watch the railroad work a few customers, and interchange with the Union Pacific at CPKC. Progressive Rail does a great job of keeping history alive, and generating clean commerce!
Instagram: instagram.com/sd457500
facebook.com/SD457500
tiktok.com/@sd457500
#train #diesel #railway
Any use of this content without expressed, clear permission is prohibited. For usage, licensing, and other usage, contact me on Instagram at SD457500.
Copyright 2026 Douglas Hildebrandt, all rights reserved.
