Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad: The Original IC&E Video - FULL VIDEO (2005)

In this full-length video release from C. Vision, we document the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad (IC&E) between the years of 2002 and 2004. You'll see the birth of a regional railroad, as the carrier gains strength after taking over operations from the I&M Rail Link. The IC&E operated with a fascinating collection of first and second-generation EMD locomotives, with many GP9s, SD9s, SD40s, and SD45s included in the sale from IMRL. In addition to the former I&M Rail Link power, the railroad operated a large fleet of leased FURX SD40-2s, with the units still wearing Burlington Northern green and BNSF orange. Slowly, these units were replaced with overhauled SD40-2s of Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, MKT, CNW, and BC Rail heritage.
We showcase IC&E's entire system across former Milwaukee Road and Rock Island trackage in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri. You’ll see branch line locals, mainline freight trains, grain trains, as well as cameo appearances by Progressive Rail, Canadian Pacific’s Soo Line, Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern, and the Milwaukee Road 261. The "Kansas City line", "River line", and "Corn Lines" are all covered in depth, with extended coverage over CP's River Sub into the Twin Cities, and ICE/UP joint track into Kansas City. We visit Nahant Yard, Davenport, Sabula, Savanna, Dubuque, Marquette, Mason City, Austin, and Kansas City, with a great variety of intermediate locations covered in between.
We hope you enjoy the video, and if you do, please give it a like, make a comment, share it with your friends, and subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks for watching! Links to more of our videos can be found below:
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[@appalachianrails]

So many roaring classic EMDs….. Excellent stuff!

[@CVisionProductions1]

EMDs galore on IMRL and ICE. It was a great mix of older power. Thank you for the comment.

[@haydenpeckford5686]

Man I love the look of those old battered ex-SP SD9s. If they could talk, the stories they would tell.

[@CVisionProductions1]

That 614 was a beast. Truly embodied the spirit of the SP. It just wouldn’t die. Thank you for watching!

[@CGW116A]

In my top 5 of train videos of all time! Have the DVD in my collection.The diversity of locomotives and landscape is great! The pacing of locomotives, trackside at full throttle definitely screams this is railroadin!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you!!! We attempted to make this video as appealing as possible. No shortcuts. C. Vision appreciates your support!

[@RCPERailWatch]

Nice video Today I went on a cab ride on rcpe belle turn i was on RCPE 3425 it was fun

[@CVisionProductions1]

Excellent! Hope you enjoyed the ride!

[@atsf4931]

Thanks for uploading this the Davenport Marquette and Chicago subs I consider my home territory for train watching

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re welcome! Happy to share it with you.

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409]

I love this railroad company was cool growing up with sadly not much power left in their roster

[@CVisionProductions1]

We feel the same. It was a very interesting railroad with a lot of variety. Thank you for the comment!

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Great Production, I know at least one of their GP40-2's now wears HLCX reporting marks and is on lease to Florida Gulf and Atlantic

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you! And yes, you’re correct. Most of IC&E’s other power ended up on RCPE or scrapped.

[@williamjohnson6624]

This railroad has it all! From classic hopper car,from the iconic soo line,cp rail northeastern,Burlington northern and,montana rail link. I love it.

[@CVisionProductions1]

We agree wholeheartedly! The variety of locomotives and freight cars on the IC&E was impressive. Thanks for the comment.

[@brandonreeves5979]

I love the look of any and all EMD locomotives! Such a cool video. 👍🏻🎥💯

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you, Brandon! We love EMDs in all their forms as well.

[@brandonreeves5979]

@@CVisionProductions1 you’re welcome.

[@charlesb3208]

i dont have this vid, thank you for sharing. its very good. like seeing and hearing the SD9's. i ran them on PC

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re welcome, Charles! Thank you for watching. The 614 was a real treat to see in operation.

[@austindreyer2930]

Ironic that the Portion to KC is going become huge for the new CPKC

[@CVisionProductions1]

It was a sleepy line during the time we produced the video. Four trains per day was about as busy as it got. Glad to see the KC line has a bright future. Thank you for the comment.

[@freddykagin]

Beautiful train . And a Great sounding horn 😊

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you, Freddy!

[@ryanfrogz]

Thanks for uploading! Love all the classic & classy EMD power.

[@CVisionProductions1]

You’re welcome! And thank you for watching.

[@gregginter5867]

Wow, that track at Spencer looked in terrible shape! Man oh man...like uber- wavy!

[@gregginter5867]

90lbs rail minus sevl lbs! Hahahahahaha

[@CVisionProductions1]

Yes, sir. The track was a little rough out there back in those days. The CP has since replaced the jointed rail in that area with smooth welded rail.

[@mjrodriguez8670]

This video features a duo of KCS AC44 units in Marquette, IA. Plus I enjoyed watching an ICE train rolling along the Mississippi from Dubuque to Marquette! I really like this video, Chris!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you, MJ! Much appreciated.

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409]

Your so welcome

[@patricknoveski6409]

What a great shot of the train going over bridge w Moon above. Incredible filming skills. Best I've seen.! Thank you so much. P.j.Carpinteria Ca.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Wow, thank you, Patrick!!! That means a lot. Glad that you enjoyed our style of video.

[@jimikrentkowski4073]

CVision I appreciate all the quality videos you produce. Great action sequences and some pretty cool run byes. I like the fact you put out the maps of where these trains are, very helpful resource.👍🏻

[@CVisionProductions1]

Well, we appreciate you watching, Jimi. And thank you for the notes on what you like about our videos! We believe that our maps provide the viewers with a little bit of needed perspective, since many people have never visited the areas covered.

[@RCPERailWatch]

Thanks Ci Vision I was the operator by the way

[@CVisionProductions1]

That’s great!

[@BudmanPackfan]

non-turbo 567s... sweet music!

[@CVisionProductions1]

The ICE had quite a few of those units left in 2004. Always a treat to catch! Thank you for the comment.

[@TNS17]

Yess! I love this video!

[@CVisionProductions1]

We love that you love it! Thanks for watching.

[@DelayInBlockProductions]

Wow, I never knew the ICE had an ex-SP SD9.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Yes, sir! They had a small group of them. Two of the units (613, 614) were still adorned in their SP scarlet and gray paint when IC&E took over. The rest had been chop-nosed and repainted into IMRL blue prior to the sale. The blue ones ran briefly under IC&E ownership, but were soon sold off. Those units ended up at grain elevators. 613 and 614 lasted a little longer on IC&E, but didn’t see much service.

[@kingoflovetrain6426]

I love this video!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you so much! Glad that you are enjoying it.

[@Nicola636128]

Excellenti video!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much!!!

[@gregginter5867]

Wow, loco 222 was winding it up near Mason City, IA!

[@gregginter5867]

SD-40-2?

[@gregginter5867]

Do train engineers ever go over posted speed limits?

[@CVisionProductions1]

Yep, that engineer wanted to get home! 222 was a straight SD40 that was originally built for the Chicago Great Western. As for exceeding the speed limit… if it happens, it’s only by a little. Can’t get away with that sort of thing anymore.

[@gregginter5867]

My father got called up by The Milwaukee Road on Xmas Eve 1946. He was 17yo. Grew up in tiny Dickeyville, WI n drove 20m to TMR Shops in Dubuque, IA. He recounted sevl yrs later the rough caliber of men as he opened the door...some were gruff as gruff could be! He thought that he had walked into a lions den! Hahaha...got assigned to the Savannah, Ill line which ran from Sabula, Ill to St. Paul, MN. He was an Asst Fireman on a K10 loco. One bitterly cold night the train stopped n he was directed to run back 1 mile n set a flare. Just as soon as he did, the engineer blew his roaring whistle to indicate departure so in -20F°, pitch black, he sprinted back to the train n just managed to reach the caboose...he was scared, exhausted but had passed his 1st real test! He lasted 3 yrs then was drafted into Korean War. He remarked more than once regret for not resuming is RR career upon returning home from US Navy!

[@CVisionProductions1]

That was real railroading in those days! It wasn’t for everyone, but it was a rewarding career for those that chose to stay. Thank you for sharing that story.

[@broyobrogdon6403]

Just found this channel i freakin love it!!!!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Welcome!!! We have hundreds of videos for you to enjoy. More on the way!

[@broyobrogdon6403]

@@CVisionProductions1 awesome!!!

[@dougsfilmtv9810]

Great Video! Are you going to do I&M Rail Link sometime?

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you! We do have a little bit more IMRL footage, but not enough for a full video. Most of our remaining IMRL footage was captured between Davenport and St. Paul along the Mississippi River. You’ll see more of it down the line, most likely.

[@gregginter5867]

And then the next video is from a mile away...too funny!

[@CVisionProductions1]

There were a few long range shots in this video. The territory along the Mississippi River allowed for some different angles.

[@Railroader_]

The Coolest Railroad on Earth ?? The Rio Grande thinks otherwise ;)

[@CVisionProductions1]

The battle for fallen flag supremacy... The Rio Grande just might win.

[@gregginter5867]

Not a big fan of the uber-close videos when cars blur by... can't appreciate them much that way!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Some of those shots were a little tight. We made sure to include a good variety of angles in this video, including some pacing scenes.

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

The ICE wasn't good enough namewise I call it "hard water railroad"

[@railfanmaximstill7279]

Yes that was a joke lol

[@CVisionProductions1]

Roger that!!! The IC&E had some interesting nicknames, that’s for sure.