Iowa River Railroad
Encyclopedia
The Iowa River Railroad operates freight service from Marshalltown, Iowa
to Ackley, Iowa
, for a distance of 41.89 miles. Traffic includes plastics, fertilizers and grain products.
. In June 2006, the IARR also purchased from North Central Railway Association a rail line running between Steamboat Rock and Ackley, IA, which needed rehabilitation prior to operating over. Rehabilitation has been completed and the line is currently in use.
at Marshalltown, as well as the Canadian National (formerly Illinois Central) at Ackley.
Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,552 in the 2010 census, an increase from the 26,009 population in the 2000 census. -History:...
to Ackley, Iowa
Ackley, Iowa
Ackley is a city in Franklin and Hardin Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,809 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ackley is located at ....
, for a distance of 41.89 miles. Traffic includes plastics, fertilizers and grain products.
History
In June 2006, the IARR purchased from the UP and started operations of the Marshalltown Industrial Lead from Marshalltown, Iowa to Steamboat Rock, IowaSteamboat Rock, Iowa
Steamboat Rock is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Steamboat Rock is located at ....
. In June 2006, the IARR also purchased from North Central Railway Association a rail line running between Steamboat Rock and Ackley, IA, which needed rehabilitation prior to operating over. Rehabilitation has been completed and the line is currently in use.
Connection
The IARR connects with the Union Pacific RailroadUnion Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....
at Marshalltown, as well as the Canadian National (formerly Illinois Central) at Ackley.