Train Crossing HUGE DOUBLE DECKER 1896 Bridge Iowa Interstate Railway Over Flooded Mississippi River

Train With 3 Locomotives Crosses A Gigantic Railroad Bridge! The Iowa Interstate Railroad Train Goes Over The Flooded Mississippi River On A 130 Year Old Government Bridge Or Arsenal Bridge. The Railroad Tracks Are On Top & A Road Goes Under Them On The Lower Level! A Canadian Pacific Railway Train, Now CPKC, Goes Under The Bridge & We See The Bridge And Builders Plate Up Close.
The Mississippi River Is Up Due To Recent Rains and roads are flooded near here. Look how wide the river is! I wanted to film the bridge for a video and I got lucky when an Iowa Interstate Railroad train passed over it from Davenport, Iowa to Rock Island, Illinois. The bridge goes to the Rock Island Arsenal which is a military island. I rode a steam train ( #4449 ) over this bridge years before I started my channel. The bridge has road traffic on the bottom level and 2 railroad tracks on the top level.
Right after I filmed the train I ran into KZbinr @Jason Asselin. We filmed the bridge which is very interesting. When we were filming it a Canadian Pacific Kansas City ( CPKC ) train ran under us as it was heading south down the river banks. This train came off the spur that enters the main line at East Davenport. I saw this train sitting on the curved bridge earlier waiting to enter the main line. I was really lucky to get this train because the industrial spur that the train came off of only has a few customers including the Davenport Industrial Railroad. The line was recently extended several miles. See Google Maps.
Both trains were lucky catches. I came here to film the steam locomotive called The Empress. I got these freight trains and some other freight trains that will be posted soon. I will post a lot of coverage of the steam train so check back often.
Don't miss The Live Action Pets at the end and the slide show that comes from the video.
Filmed Sunday, June 30, 2024 in 1080p with 60fps. Thanks for watching!
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[@JawTooth]

Big Boy & Living Legend Double Headed Steam Train Chase In Utah!! Want more steam with 2 steam locomotives, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpjPnYeQosp4rLc

[@jasonasselin]

You found me... I was watching you the whole time that train passed..

[@JawTooth]

That was epic the way that worked out! It was similar to the first time that I ran into Shoestring. The trains sure were luck also

[@bemseer]

I grew up in Davenport and have been over this bridge hundreds of times. This is the location of the first railroad bridge across the Mississippi. It was wooden and burned after the riverboat Effie Afton hit it and caught fire.

[@NickP16]

JT, it’s a tale of two summers when it comes to the Mississippi river this year. Last year there were many stories of the water being dangerously low that boats had a hard time coming up river Now this year, the upper Midwest has been getting slammed by rain, which has just cascaded down and filled the river up extremely high. Great videos and catches on your trip to Iowa. Keep up the great work.

[@mikedurhan9941]

That's a really interesting bridge - sort of an "intermodal" bridge (motor vehicles, trains, foot traffic). Thanks for the video, Brian.

[@JawTooth]

I agree. Next time I return I am walking over it and catching trains on the other side also

[@edmundoramsesgalvanflores5898]

The Best railways bridge in Mississippi river...a new adventure with american trains... 😨😨📱🇱🇷🚂💞💕♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JawTooth]

Yes, it was an awesome adventure!

[@banditjones3632]

Great train chasing weather for your trip!

[@russelltrupia4479]

Hi Brian I think this video is one of your best. Awesome job that bridge was super cool thanks for taking us on this trip.👍👍

[@IowaSheepdog]

Welcome to Iowa. That bridge passes by the Rock Island Arsenal. The other end of the bridge has a swing span to let barge traffic through Lock and Dam #15. I’ve been on the bridge in my car with a stopped train overhead waiting on the span to close. I can’t count the number of times that I have used this bridge. I live just north of Davenport. Glad you were able to get some videos in the Quad Cities area last week.

[@JawTooth]

There are so many places that I saw here that need filmed that I could spend a week here making all new videos. Both sides of the river have excellent railroad action. Davenport is a must visit place for railfans!

[@kevinrammelsberg8621]

@Jawtooth You should try Cedar Rapids, Iowa too , we have 5 Railroads in one area (UP, Iowa Interstate, Crandic, Iowa Northern and Canadian National Railroad). There’s at least 3 train yards they all use in town,too

[@Carolb66]

@@JawTooth hi JT, I can recommend watching RIT, Reds Iowa Trains its a fab channel he films all around Cedar falls Clinton sub & Davenport & he has a mainline outside his house which is awesome. He uses drone footage to film the trains going over the bridge along the Mississippi over the Iowa countryside its awesome & beautiful too. I think you will enjoy his channel JT. He is a nice guy too. 🥰

[@revharrycwigmoreiii5787]

Wow, Jaw Tooth, that was very awesome Video including, Jason, lol. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@JawTooth]

Thanks! You too!

[@johnupton3934]

Grew up watching Gulf Mobile & Ohio and Illinois Central in Normal, Illinois. There was a diamond a block from my house. In the mid to late 50's I saw steam engines on the Illinois Central. Been a rail-fan all my life. Jaw Tooth my birthday is August 12th. Love watching your videos. Really like when you speed-check the trains.

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

Wow! Across the river in Rock Island Illinois, was the all mighty Farmall plant, where International Harvester built the famous Farmall tractor from 1923-1985. They shipped finished tractors out of the plant by rail a lot. I’m not sure what railroad got it, but I think the plant even had its own yard, and switcher locomotives, for moving empty flat cars, and loaded flat cars with tractors on it, to build a train. Then the railroad that got it as a customer would come and the whole train. They were a huge customer for that railroad. It very well could’ve been Illinois Interstate Railroad that got them. And then in the neighboring city on across from Rock Island was Moline Illinois, where the John Deere plant was, and they too shipped tractors out of there by rail, so those two plants where the No.1 and No.2 farm equipment manufacturers in the whole country. It would’ve been interesting to rail fan that area back in the day when all that farm equipment was going out. And even after the plants shut down for good, it would’ve been interesting to check out the old yard, and railroad branch lines that serviced the plants to see how they done it!

[@robertheinkel6225]

Our dealership used to drive combines from the factory to Freeport Illinois.

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

@@robertheinkel6225 oh wow that’s awesome! Definitely would’ve been an experience to be the guy driving the combines from the plant to the dealer!

[@raywolf3rd]

Thanks for all the great eastern Iowa train video! We are blessed to live in an area with many viewing options and photo locations on both the Iowa and Illinois side of the Mississippi River - CPKC, BNSF, UP, and Iowa Interstate.

[@BeyondtheRailz]

What the? That's a thing? A double decker? My god, I must see this engineering marvel in person

[@JawTooth]

First time I ever saw one up close. What's really interesting is that you can walk or ride a bike over it. Thanks for watching!

[@BeyondtheRailz]

@@JawTooth thanks for being a train buff

[@TheTrainFreak]

You must of been talking about the Southern Pacific 4449 Daylight train. It was red with an orange stripe down the middle along the whole train and was known as the World's most Beautiful Passenger Train. That is one train that is on my bucket list to see in person! - Jason

[@DennisW19copyy-lg1du]

Good view of the train and the bridge.

[@BOATNIAGARA]

IAIS in action ! good video !

[@dougsfilmtv9810]

That's my home city glad you came!

[@JawTooth]

So cool! I love Davenport. You guys have plenty of railroads. I wish I had more time there

[@Carolb66]

What a beautiful sight those Iowa locos are awesome. What a great train! The mighty Mississippi was flowing fast under the bridge. You got lucky another train under the bridge awesome filming, Iowa is great for railfans. Have a great weekend JT & family. 😊❤🐈‍⬛👍

[@jasongoodman3495]

Well in 1814 we took a little trip along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mssisip

[@jebstewart6270]

Nice pictures of the Mighty Mississippi--great freight train& bridge I've caught many a catfish,take care keep up the great photos

[@STL-Railfan]

I have family in Davenport! This CPKC line goes right by Modern Woodmen Park which is just to the west of this bridge right next to the US 67 bridge. That is an awesome place to railfan. I even caught a very similar train, a local, probably this one, going right past the stadium just before a baseball game. It was headed for an industrial area just to the west of the bridge and stadium. Good video and good visit to Davenport! Oh, another good railfan place is across the river in Moline right next to the John Deere Pavillion.

[@louGriggs1944]

Great catches. I love the paint on those Iowa Interstate locos. Thanks.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much! I was blessed to get that train

[@manidig]

Davenport. Birthplace of Bix Beiderbecke--a Jazz musician from long ago. Every year I go there for the Festival named after him. The line that goes along the river is the former Milwaukee Road. Last time I was there it was run by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern with a lot of CP power. There's a swing bridge further down the river. If you drove your car into the parking area where then riverfront park is you drove on Beiderbecke Drive.

[@trainman2k]

That bridge is spectacular! Talk about a heavy duty monster!! I love it!!! The train stopped to pose and model for you. (Get it? - Model - Train - Model Train! LMAO!!!) For as low as the bridge is, I presume there's no water traffic (barges) in this area to speak of. So glad you are such an excellent videographer. I know I'll never make it very far away from home anymore, but your videos sure help me see a lot of really nice, interesting, and educational places as well as great times railfanning. Thank you, Jaw Tooth! "God blesses abundantly, those who believe in Him"

[@sylvainburelle9102]

That's a pretty good size bridge sun definitely well built🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Doesn't get any more awesome than this! 👍✔

[@JawTooth]

Couldn't agree more! I couldn't believe I got that lucky. I didn't have much time but the train gods were with me

[@michaelhewitt258]

JawTooth I hope you and your family Had a great Fourth of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JawTooth]

Yes, we had a great time at the fireworks in Blanchester Ohio. Thanks for watching and commenting Michael and have a great weekend

[@paulbergen9114]

While the bridge doesn't have the long Viaduct lead like Kenova does you had succes with a train over and under. Sadly since the demise of the Rock Island the freight volume over the bridge isn't what it once was but their power and paint scheme helps make up for it. Also at one time the lower level hosted the local streetcar system. Of course thanks for taking the close-ups of the bridge signs as it has some unique history

[@ViewpointUnique]

Welcome to my area! I’m one of the swing span operators of this bridge. It’s a very neat and unique job.

[@ChadManDudeGuy]

That’s awesome! It’s a huge long bridge. I’ve never been to Iowa before, man is the river is flowing 😅 🚂💨💨💨

[@malfunctionjunction6212]

Great stuff. Thank you.

[@bryantsanders6869]

Great video

[@garymiller5937]

IIS has fabulous looking power, JT!! Great catch! 😃😃😃❤❤❤

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@garymiller5937]

@@JawTooth You're so welcome, JT! 😃😃

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

Great video son! Hope you had a happy 4th of July Brian!

[@danslejardindecytrus]

Merci beaucoup pour cette très belle vidéo ! 👍🙏

[@stevenpitts6665]

You filmed some spectacular footage there JT. When we did an Amtrak coast to coast trip five years ago, the Mississippi River was well up then too.

[@JawTooth]

I would like to know what it's supposed to look like. Lol. I might have to come back to see normal level

[@jameskelly6152]

Nice catch JT !! All those style train bridges were built back circa 1890's and still in use . Mostly with severely limited speeds while being crossed, like you saw there . Thanks for another great video 👍

[@RogerWarren-ec2ql]

Australia.watching❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@curtisdavis5556]

WOW, this is one of your cooler videos. Your videography was awesome!!!! The recording over the fast-flowing Mississippi River was one of your coolest. Thank you for your efforts to gets great railfanning videos. They are appreciated.

[@JawTooth]

Wow, thanks!

[@frenchcanadian1007]

Mr. Tooth, sir, you are indeed a master train video man! What a beautiful video of that bridge across the Mississippi in Davenport, Iowa and across into Illinois...what a video, Brian! You catch the late day low sunlight perfectly and the shots are totally magical! The river is flowing so fast and it adds so much to the bridge, the train and everything is in the beginning of the sunset...just amazing! The river is flowing very fast and you can see it in the video...rushing past the bridge pylons. The riven is blue at first and as the sun sets and the clouds turn pinkish, so does the river. That other train coming underneath also makes this an amazing video. Thanks, Brian. You can sure tell the quality of your videos because of how much you are amazed at seeing what you share in your videos. Love the filming of the bridge and your commentary. Entertaining and informative, Brian. :)

[@coryburris8211]

I was in St. Louis a few days after the 1993 flood crest, and I was amazed how fast the river was flowing

[@rodneyjeffery9726]

cool

[@the-terrible63]

Wow! Excellent catching all the trains, I like them, they're awesome, I already uploaded the video of mine, that has the CSX M204, in both short and long video, @JawTooth, Brian, thank you very much and happy late-Independence Day.

[@debbiemichaels4632]

What a great view from the bridge😊❤

[@kevinsmith5288]

Wow, thanks JT, nice color scheme on those units going over the bridge!

[@JawTooth]

Glad you like it!

[@mikewigim2864]

That bridge is known by us locals as "The Government Bridge." It connects Davenport with Illinois and the Rock Island Arsenal. Used to be Rock Island railroad tracks.

[@JawTooth]

That is one of the biggest bridges that I have seen. Thanks for watching!

[@thomasmackowiak]

You lucked out at the Arsenal Bridge from Davenport, Iowa to Rock Island Arsenal and Rock Island, Illinois when that Iowa Interstate Railroad manifest train came over the bridge, Jaw Tooth! The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad used this bridge in the past. That bridge connects the south end of Rock Island Arsenal to Davenport and Rock Island. There is also an entrance to Rock Island Arsenal on the north end of the Island. Near the North Entrance is the Rock Island Military Cemetery. There is a section of the military cemetery that contains the bodies of Civil War soldiers. You also caught another break when that Canadian National Kansas City train passed under the Arsenal Bridge to head south to Kansas City, Missouri on former Milwaukee Road trackage. Thank you for uploading this video! (Posted 5 July 2024 at 1448 CDT.)

[@LennartvandenBerg]

That bridge is really impressive! 😮

[@user-dz9iq7ud2m]

Cool bridge shot Enjoyed the video

[@scott2726]

Wow!! 1895-96 bridge. Man the horns echoing so coool. Nice shot JT! That Bridge structure was quite something back omygosh over a century! It kind of reminds of a double decker in FT Madison Iowa about 90 mi. south on the ole mississip. I like their live shot on virtual rainfan bcz they zoom in on the trains as it curve around i think you would really enjoy it. Your power walk made it!👍I like your cat she's something else lol and the dogs like her too!🐈‍⬛ We had a calico named garfield lol and a mix lab named Brandy they got along so well to! But Garfield at times would say..I like my space..lol..just like the cartoon character😂 have a blessed holiday be safe JT..oh I've seen those Iowa interstate go through here in Ottawa, Morris Joliet IL. Cities east of Davenport. I like the black and red with some yellow on their locomotives pretty cool. Take care🌎🎛🚦

[@nocapconnor600]

Interesting place they are booking son!!!

[@celioleitao7303]

Awesome live action. That location was amazing.

[@Railfantrains-qb5rk]

WOW talk about getting lucky nice catch with the black locomotive engines and loved seeing Canadian pacific engines working hard I saw bcrail-cn locomotive engine it's dark blue on thur July 4 in New westminster bc with my gf good catch by me 😃thanks for sharing this video look foward to ur other train videos in future

[@frederickschulkind8431]

I find that bridge interesting because the railroad is above the road, whereas the opposite is usually true. Highway traffic was not being allowed on it, perhaps because of flooding? Ralph Modjeski, credited on the sign, designed a lot of bridges.

[@ViewpointUnique]

Roadway is closed for road construction on the Davenport end. Should reopen in the next couple weeks.

[@schizoozy]

The bridge is beautiful. TY for your travels and videos. I love trains and your videos are so interesting.

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@scottmoore5083]

Awesome video! Great catch on the Bridge!!!❤

[@richardhallum8773]

Awesome video, welcome to the great midwest!! You alway find the great railroad videos! Rick in Eau Claire!!

[@KevinRichards-my5oj]

I like those Iowa Interstate engines.

[@JawTooth]

Me too. they look pretty cool

[@paulsmith5398]

Welcome to Iowa/Illinois! Dontcha just love how fast the Mississippi River is flowing? Seems like you & Jason do well filming trains concurrently!

[@leonardvernon7176]

Really nice shot over the water! Beautiful! 🚆 🚉 🚄 🚋 🚈 🚅 🚆 🚉 🚄 🚋

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Jaw & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Jaw & Friends Randy

[@johngrubbii2952]

Love trains. Love old truss bridges. Great video as always

[@JawTooth]

Same here!

[@philcarver5104]

Thanks! Great video and info on the bridge!!!

[@margiecooper6045]

Train crossing the big river was extra cool. Then you on the bridge and another train passing by on ground level. Wonderful! Thanks JT. ❤

[@JawTooth]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iankirvan1986]

What a Great Location , I really like those Iowa Interstate Colours and crossing that bridge...Wow...Great to see that CP train as well and Jason as well 😉🙂...Excellent work 👏

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@debrabyrd592]

Hey Jawtooth Tony and I agree that was a good one! High water Bridges river dam thanks.

[@JawTooth]

You bet!

[@67odenkun]

JT production delivers again! Great location n awesome trains. Never seen Iowa Interstate❤

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@STL-Railfan]

Also, come back to St. Louis! We have the oldest bridge on the entire Mississippi River! It's the Eads Bridge and it just celebrated it's 150th birthday! It carries vehicles on top and Metrolink light rail transit below. It is definitely a sight to behold!

[@RogerWarren-ec2ql]

Big.river.interesting❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hyrev1]

Definitely a trip worth taking! Awesome catches, awesome bridge! Fantastic video JT! 🚂🚂🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃💯👍🇺🇸

[@JawTooth]

On the way there after driving and driving I kept asking myself if I should turn around Lol. It was well worth the drive and I am glad that I got to see the bridge with a train on it and I caught the Canadian steam train. Once in a lifetime event

[@deaneparker9469]

Brian luck has nothing to do with in. It's just as a result of good planning on your part!

[@RogerWarren-ec2ql]

Great.footage.australia❤❤❤❤

[@MrThecroatian]

That bridge is arguably even more impressive than the one in Kenova, WV.

[@brianmoir3388]

Thanks for another great video JT have a good weekend Sir greetings from Scotland 😊

[@JawTooth]

Thanks, you too!

[@brianmoir3388]

@@JawTooth Your welcome JT thanks 😊👍

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome place! Thanks for sharing Jawtooth!👍

[@JawTooth]

Thanks for watching!

[@toddheisler9874]

Awesome hope you get to check out Fort Madison, Iowa good train spot 🙌🙌🙌

[@frenchcanadian1007]

Meant to tell you that the video of the CPKS Steam Engine "Empress" was also an excellent video plus the other trains too. Thanks, man. :)

[@gaborandrejszki2553]

Great catches!👍

[@garymessina1609]

Great place awesome trestle bridge great freight action fantastic video thanks Brian and Jason

[@russy8488]

Love the old Pac-Man grainers

[@rickfarrar1948]

Wow look how high the water is!!

[@RogerWarren-ec2ql]

Very.cool.from.australia❤❤❤❤

[@bluepen61]

We just crossed over the Mississippi on the I-74 bridge. The Arsenal bridge is a wonderful bridge with a swing span and locks. Part of the Rock Island Lines back in the day. The Kelly Yards in Silvis is part of IAIS and the Silvis Shops are now part of a railroad museum. Great catch!!

[@willwozniak2826]

Nice catch man on the IAIS.....I grew up with this Railroad.....507s altered horn.......Good job buddy.👉🏻

[@JawTooth]

Very cool!

[@kenster865]

You know, Brian, that whole area around there is really quite lovely. Not only are the trains awesome (natch!) but the river flowing and all the bridges... it's just marvelous, bro! You are so fortunate to be able to do this for a living. Cheers from SoCal! 😃

[@debbiemichaels4632]

That's one cool bridge

[@rogertemple7193]

I'm really enjoying the train tour of Iowa and views of the river on the bridge especially the crossing with train with the three locomotives and a lot nice scenery around the tracks there, the view of the Canadian Pacific train going under the bridges was really awesome and an awesome appearance from Norfy relaxing and the great slide show Thanks I hope you and your family had a cool Independence Day yesterday thank you Jaw Tooth. 🇺🇲🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🇺🇲

[@edinnorthcarolina--ovelhog5786]

To think in 1896, the lower portion of the bridge was for horse drawn wagons and carriages.

[@garymiller5937]

It's not a real long train, but still a great mixed freight, JT!!

[@larryesmith5060]

Quad city train awesome

[@steveryan9444]

Nice catch JT!! You always go above and beyond!! Now I want to go see that bridge too

[@JawTooth]

You should!

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another great video JT and I really like the paint scheme on the Iowa interstate locomotives. They really look good when a freshly out of the paint shop are they wash them and clean them up but anyway, my friend you stay safe out there and again happy Fourth of July and watch your back and we’ll see you on the next one.

[@kc130flyer]

We wash our locomotives by hand during their routine maintenance inspections. Those locomotives were painted in 2008.

[@train1962]

MI. SSI. SSI. PPI. What a great spot and another fine video.

[@pennytill5183]

After watching this whole video and it finally came back to me. It would have been in 50s. For some reason my parents and I spent the nite in Davenport. My dad was a section foman for Milwaukee Road about 40 miles west of here. He insisted that we walk across the bridge. About half way across K got scared and insisted we turn back. I was scared of heights . Now I know why it was so familiar.

[@RandomRailfan828]

Nice catches man, what a unique area to catch railroad action!

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@sarge4455]

Beautiful work 👍

[@JawTooth]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@BillMorris-sx7vi]

Good morning Brian, I hope you had a good day yesterday. Thank you for all the you do to bring us these great videos. Be safe out there and have a safe and blessed weekend 🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@JawTooth]

Thanks 👍

[@fordfairlane662dr]

I hear the train a common its coming across that bridge...rolling over the Mississippi river!

[@michaelmcginn1706]

What an awesome train 🚆 video from Brian. I loved it.❤

[@JawTooth]

Thank you very much!

[@richardmead9225]

Before 1980 the Iowa Interstate would have been the Rock Island.

[@Andrefane32]

Amazing videos Jaw Tooth keep up the good work

[@JawTooth]

Thanks! Will do!