The Illinois-Iowa Railfan

Ill pass this along here,found it on the ames yahoo railfan list
To all concerned;

I was just informed 30 minutes ago that due to bridge work on the BNSF in
Iowa, next Monday October 15, 2007, Amtrak #6 will detour over the CNW/UP from
Omaha to Chicago. This is a RARE in advance notice of a DETOUR RARE MILEAGE
move. If people get this soon enough, then they can ride Omaha to Chicago (about
$60 or so one way). Amtrak's website shows seats available MON for $62. TUE #5
is the same price Chicago to Omaha.

#5 COULD/MAY detour if the bridge work takes longer.

The conductors do not change Omaha to Chicago, but the engineer's do change at
Ottumwa. So, I THEORIZE Cedar Rapids will be a stop for that.

Bus service will be provided from Omaha to Princeton for the missed stops for
#6. Amtrak has a service alert on their website www.amtrak.com.

Please pass this along to any and all people you know who may appreciate a
RARE and TIMELY advance notice of a RARE MILEAGE detour. I get communication
from people all the time wondering when Amtrak will detour across Iowa or
Wyoming. NOW is YOUR chance!

does this mean the train will be going through Rochelle?

GLC 392 wrote:does this mean the train will be going through Rochelle?

Yes I think so In past i believe detour amtraks unload at the northwestern station,correct me if im wong guys

Well it looks like Joe Kugron was right then Cool

Well according to this post over on amesrailfan list we wont be seeing a detour on Monday.............
Per IC&E, BNSF and UP sources, the Ottumwa IA diamond (one RR crossing another
RR)project has been postponed. IC&E was to due to the work. Likely, the CP
buyout of DM&E may have influenced things?????? Thus, #6 will run normal over
BNSF on MON 10/15.