railfanning in clinton Iowa

[pkielty]

I am going to visit relatives in Clinto Iowa. Where is the best spot to view the Union Pacific, etc.

[Chris30]

The 5th St Interlocker would be my guess. The ICE crosses there.

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[Anonymous]

Contact me offline if you want to make a day of it and need a "guide". Willy

[Chris30]

Willy,

If you're familiar with the Clinton area, I could use some info on the UP operations at, or around, Clinton area. Clinton yard jobs, locals, etc. Post here or send me an email.

Thanks,
CC

[Laurence_18]

Best time is early in the day or after 5:00. I thought it would be a bonanza hanging out by the bridge over the Mississippi. The ex C&NW was dead and IC&E was pretty cold! Best thing was that they were working on the 1909 bridge. Check out this photo:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=514407875205&photoid=687487875205

[blhanel]

I've been there a couple of times, most notably last summer when MILW 261 came through town. Here's one of my shots of the swing bridge- http://www.flickr.com/photos/85729295@N00/33549613/