Railfanning the Iowa Traction Railroad

[@SpringfieldAndWestern]

Wonderful little and very special railroad operations! Man, 90 years old! Many thanks for sharing!

[@kelvintorrence5994]

love those little orange engines and they have been moving freight for years, and now everybody is trying to go back to electric everything,

[@gretchenchadwick8343]

My special needs son says there are ways to use combustion and still protect the environment like using fuel cells for carbon capture, biofuel, catalytic converters, and planting more trees 🌳 because trees are natural air purifiers and oxygen tanks.

[@jameslundt5302]

Thanks for coming here to Mason City --- your video helps show a unique perspective that we here that drive by the railroad every day don't necessarily get! Hope you enjoyed your stay in the area!

[@pauludulutch4353]

Saw these a couple months ago on a trip through Iowa but they weren’t moving on the weekend so this is nice to see.

[@Nicola636128]

Fantastic video and catches.

[@johnalder6028]

Unique piece of living history. Great catch !

[@NYTrainzchaser]

Thanks!

[@chicagolandrailroader]

So much great footage! I'm glad Iowa Traction is getting more attention.

[@ronnyvonallmen6892]

Just Wonderful…

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches awesome capture and nice video

[@NYTrainzchaser]

Thanks!

[@kelvintorrence5994]

oh great video also

[@arlingtontrains7]

Very cool indeed!

[@collindills5774]

They always look so small hauling tank cars. Its crazy how when these motors were built tank cars were so much smaller

[@LanternSignals]

Hey… you were in mytown. Nice video

[@NYTrainzchaser]

Thanks!

[@anb7408]

Whoa. Looks like the roller contact on that engine catenary pole needs to be replaced. I was seeing arcing and even smoke coming from it! That can actually damage the wire over time too. Ouch!

[@jameslundt5302]

Would heavy rain contribute to that at all? Just wondering since I've never noticed this before (from Mason City)

[@gaberosckes]

Iowa Traction is one I've wanted to capture for a while. Are there any safe spots to set up?

[@michaelengland4793]

Is this a short line railroad?

[@kristoffermangila]

It is, at 10.4 miles of track.

[@Seawiz21]

This needs to be protected under glass.