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Trains on the Kate Shelley High Bridge, a.k.a. Boone Viaduct, near Boone Iowa
Located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Boone, Iowa, the Kate Shelley High Bridge, spans the Des Moines River valley and is one of the highest and longest double-track railroad bridges in the United States.
The old bridge was called the Boone Viaduct when it was completed in 1901.
The new bridge is 2,813 feet (857 m) long and 190 feet (58 m) high.
Union Pacific constructed the new double track concrete and steel bridge next to the old span from 2006 to 2009. The bridge was lengthened 160 feet (49 m) to the east due to instability of the bank caused by heavy rains in the Spring of 2008.
The bridge opened to traffic on August 20, 2009, when the UP ran its first train across the new span. The UP officially named the new viaduct the Kate Shelley Bridge.
The new bridge is longer and slightly taller than the original. As you can see here, the original bridge was left in place.
Thanks for watching!
#familyfriendly #trains #naturalsound #scenicviews #unionpacific #norfolksouthern #kcsrailroad #nomusic #bridge #bridges
The old bridge was called the Boone Viaduct when it was completed in 1901.
The new bridge is 2,813 feet (857 m) long and 190 feet (58 m) high.
Union Pacific constructed the new double track concrete and steel bridge next to the old span from 2006 to 2009. The bridge was lengthened 160 feet (49 m) to the east due to instability of the bank caused by heavy rains in the Spring of 2008.
The bridge opened to traffic on August 20, 2009, when the UP ran its first train across the new span. The UP officially named the new viaduct the Kate Shelley Bridge.
The new bridge is longer and slightly taller than the original. As you can see here, the original bridge was left in place.
Thanks for watching!
#familyfriendly #trains #naturalsound #scenicviews #unionpacific #norfolksouthern #kcsrailroad #nomusic #bridge #bridges
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Trains and a full 15 barge tow, Mississippi River at Ft Madison Iowa.
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Fort Madison Iowa. This time we see a full tow of 15 barges up-bound (northbound) on the Mississippi river, some East and Westbound BNSF trains, and a few views of the new marina. Also a glimpse at some routine track inspection. Link to the barge salvage video: ua-cam.com/video/xMxWWwdx17s/v-deo.html As always thanks for watching! #asmr #familyfriendly #nomusic #towboats #trains #riverfront #sw...
Salvaging corn from a barge that sank near Ft. Madison IA in May 2024
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This barge was one of 4 that separated from a southbound tow on the Mississippi river, May 9, 2024. It was damaged when it struck a bridge piling and eventually sank. The bridge was closed for a few hours pending inspections and was re-opened later the same day. The rest of the barges were recovered without incident. This video shows part of the salvage operation, i.e. transfer of cargo (corn) ...
Mississippi River, Lock 19, Keokuk Iowa, Northbound and Southbound tow boats meet.
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Some aerial footage of Northbound and Southbound tows meeting on the north (upstream) side of Lock19 on the Mississippi River, at Keokuk IA The northbound is 2 chemical barges and the southbound has 15 barges of mixed types. We see how the assist tug helps the southbound to enter the lock. Also a couple clips from around the area of the Geo. M Verity museum, the Ameren hydro electric power hous...
Installing drainage field tile with a plow. 2023
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Some video of installing field tile for drainage in Southeast Iowa. Fall 2023. Installing field drainage using a plow (not trenching) behind a large John Deere tractor. Hope you enjoy, Thanks for watching! #farming #johndeere #johndeere9530 #corn #farmers #tractors #tilingwork #tiling #asmr
Harvesting (Combining) Corn for 4 Hours.(ASMR)
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Some video of Harvesting (Combining) Corn in Southeast Iowa. Minimal editing with multiple fields and multiple days all in one. Combine, transfer to grain cart, then to truck and finally to the grain bins. This may be the cure for your insomnia! lol Hope you enjoy and Thanks for watching! The short version is here : ua-cam.com/video/5XY_b-z6Pls/v-deo.html #harvesting #johndeere #corn production...
Harvesting, picking ear corn with a 3 row picker (not a combine) 2023
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Here is some video of the old school way. Picking ear corn with a 3 row picker, not using a combine. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching!
Harvesting (Combining) Corn in Southeast Iowa. 2023
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Some video of Harvesting (Combining) Corn in Southeast Iowa. Combine, transfer to grain cart, then to truck and finally to the grain bins. Hope you enjoy and Thanks for watching!
USS LST-325 Mississippi River Southbound at Lock 14, Le Claire IA (2023)
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Here is USS LST325 Southbound on its 2023 tour of the Mississippi River at Lock 14 near Le Claire IA September 2023. A nice crowed gathered to see the ship and crew en-route. There were many seagulls in attendance for the event as well. lol The LST-325-the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship Tank (LST)-is open for tours seasonally throughout the year in her home port of Evansville, Indiana...
USS LST-325 Mississippi River Southbound at Lock16, Muscatine IA (2023)
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Here is USS LST325 Southbound on its 2023 tour of the Mississippi River at Lock16 near Muscatine IA September 2023. A nice crowed gathered to see the ship and crew en-route. Also a birthday celebration for one of the visitors. The LST-325-the last fully operational WWII Landing Ship Tank (LST)-is open for tours seasonally throughout the year in her home port of Evansville, Indiana. She leaves p...
Chasing a BNSF Autorack in Ft. Madison IA, 2023
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Chasing a BNSF Autorack Westbound through Fort Madison Iowa, August 2023. Also showing the location of the live stream cameras for Steel Highway and Virtual Railfan. Thanks for watching!
Crop Dusting with a drone, Spraying a corn field with a drone. Entire Field.
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Modern farming. Spraying a corn field with a drone (Agras T40). Showing the entire process to spray a 7.5 acre field. The drone holds about 10 gallons per fill up. Notice there is minimal waste or drift due to the "low and slow" nature of a drone vs. airplane. The irregular shape and proximity of trees of a filed like this makes it ideal for the agility of a drone. Thanks for watching!
Ft. Madison, IA. Mississippi River, Tows through the swing bridge.
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Ft. Madison, IA. Mississippi River. August 2023. Two northbound tows going through the swinging bridge at Ft Madison Iowa. The bridge was closed for a few hours to marine traffic, for maintenance, so there were 2 tows waiting. Both tows made a perfect center line through the opening! Road traffic piled up a bit waiting for the bridge to swing. Thanks for watching!
Crop dusting i.e. spraying a field with a Drone (Agras T40)
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Video of using a large drone to spray a small (5 acre) area of a cornfield in Southeast Iowa. The drone holds about 10 gallon of product and is much more precise and stays closer to the crops to avoid drifting etc. It has a twin rotor design with a maximum payload of 110 lbs. (50 kg) #cropdusting #agriculture #farming
Crane "Quad Cities" at Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 18, Gladstone IL/Burlington IA, 2023
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Mississippi River Lock & Dam 18 at Gladstone IL, near Burlington IA. On this day we see The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) crane "Quad Cities" and towboat "Quincy" southbound through the lock. Crane was christened in May 2021 and is designed specifically for lifting lock and dam gates at Corps of Engineers facilities on the Upper Mississippi River. Some details about the crane: Seatrax Seri...
Four Barge Tow, Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 18, Gladstone IL/Burlington IA, 2023
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Four Barge Tow, Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 18, Gladstone IL/Burlington IA, 2023
Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 18, Gladstone IL/Burlington IA, 15 Barge "Split Tow" 2023
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Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 18, Gladstone IL/Burlington IA, 15 Barge "Split Tow" 2023
Four tows waiting at lock 19.Mississippi River, Keokuk IA, "Tow Jam"
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Four tows waiting at lock 19.Mississippi River, Keokuk IA, "Tow Jam"
Mississippi and Des Moines River Confluence near Keokuk IA and Warsaw IL.
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Mississippi and Des Moines River Confluence near Keokuk IA and Warsaw IL.
Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 19 Keokuk IA, Flyby across the dam, April, 2023
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Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 19 Keokuk IA, Flyby across the dam, April, 2023
Ft. Madison Iowa, Waterfront and a look at new Marina site.
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Ft. Madison Iowa, Waterfront and a look at new Marina site.
Ft. Madison Iowa, Westbound BNSF crossing swing bridge and catching Amtrak EB on Illinois side.
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Ft. Madison Iowa, Westbound BNSF crossing swing bridge and catching Amtrak EB on Illinois side.
Southbound Tow, Mississippi River Lock & Dam 19 at Keokuk, Iowa LONG version(ASMR?)
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Southbound Tow, Mississippi River Lock & Dam 19 at Keokuk, Iowa LONG version(ASMR?)
Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 19 Keokuk IA, Fly around the Powerhouse, LONG version (ASMR?)
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Mississippi River, Lock and Dam 19 Keokuk IA, Fly around the Powerhouse, LONG version (ASMR?)
Ft. Madison, Iowa, Mississippi River. Southbound towboat through the swing Bridge (ASMR?)
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Ft. Madison, Iowa, Mississippi River. Southbound towboat through the swing Bridge (ASMR?)
Mississippi River Lock & Dam 17 near New Boston IL
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Mississippi River Lock & Dam 17 near New Boston IL
Mississippi River Lock & Dam 19 at Keokuk, Iowa
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Mississippi River Lock & Dam 19 at Keokuk, Iowa
Nice.
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Most of the corn is used for Animal feed, Ethanol, or High Fructose corn syrup. Some of it is put on barges at Burlington IA for export as well. Thanks for watching!
This video was a real treat. Thanks for making it so enjoyable!
I really enjoyed this video, thank you for making it!
EXCELLENT footage of lock 19!! Thanks, b w!
I can't stop laughing while watching this video!
Old trucker here, before highway 30 got four-lane around Boone used to use to use 210 dang deer were everywhere! Never hit one but came way too close way too often!!
A heck of a structure UP built. The Des Moines River valley is quite beautiful.
Love it!
My home town! Always a pleasure to see it. Thank you.
What are the plans for the old bridge?
I don't know what the plan is. I assume they will leave it as-is until it becomes a hazard or something like that.Thanks for watching!
MY RIDGLINE GOT HIT BY A COMBINE AT A PARADE 🥲
Sorry to hear that happened. Thanks for watching!
That's a neat place to railfan!
Not enough traffic to justify a trip.
It was time that such old bridges were and were replaced by new ones. But why do you HAVE to build a pillar in the middle of the river?? A weak point has been built in right away. Thanks for the video. Your drone shots are great. Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven
When did they close the old bridge❓️ When was the new bridge built❓️
New bridge opened in 2009
I know the bridge was built to be able to hold two trains together but I personally would rather see nothing parked there while I was going over the bridge on the other track
Sure like to know what's going on that makes them sit for a while, it just looks like pasture as far as I can see.
The East-bounds are waiting to go through the yard at Boone etc., which is about 3 miles ahead. Thanks for watching!
Wow! When I think I've saw the best train video, here comes another. This is awesome, can't believe I never saw this before.
Very cool. Shot you a subscribe
This is awesome can't believe this is my first time seeing this.
Retired west pool engineer, Boone to Fremont, went over the bridge every day- best part of the job
Nice view,👍
Impressive structure. Are people allowed to hike on the old span? Too bad all that rust, etc., stains the concrete. I'm 80. Lived in Sioux City, Iowa for a time. Now in St. Joseph, MO, Aug 2024.
It's blocked off and there are cameras up there (at least on the west side of the bridge there is).
I like the old bridge too
When did this viaduct open? It appears to be fairly recently.
It opened in 2009, a year later than originally planned. Thanks for watching.
That is a cool bridge, good video!
Im surprised they salvaged it. Expensive wet corn
Awesome video
Very Impressive Site ! 💯👍
Always love your videos. You’re amazing with a drone. Thank you!
Great video. Dang birds scare me lol i grew up in ogden so i go watch trainsxas often as i can. Usualy once or twice a summer. Thanks for sharing
Which drone do u use. I have air2s. How do you record sounds for trains
Mostly use a Mini3 pro. I just use a voice recorder and try to find a spot where it wont pick up too much wind noise. Thanks for watching.
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Looking forward to another video like this one. To be honest, I used to live in central Illinois and I used to watch combines working on fields as I traveled to various places. Now I live in Arkansas, not a lot of crop fields here.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wondering if anything has derailed on that since it was built. Sure would freak me out to go over it
I don't know if that's happened or not. It might take some getting used to the height, and I'm sure there is some movement when a train goes across.
A few years back got called for 1 AM stack train out of Boone to Fremont- blizzard conditions. They were stopping trains in certain locations due to High winds, but they weren’t stopping us which we thought odd so we took off started heading down the hill , since it was an Intermodal I was going to try to get up to 70 with no speed restrictions . The snow was blowing horizontally in our face couldn’t see anything but we figured we’d be OK since the wind was out of the west and were heading straight into it -if the wind had been coming out of the south, we probably would’ve protested on safety grounds and held until the Wind died down -however, when we got down to the valley and we’re going over the bridge, the wind had shifted to the south, which was a bit of an oh sh.t moment since we didn’t anticipate the shift because of The Valley so I leaned on the throttle in notch 8 to get across -once our head and got across the bridge, we breathed a sigh of relief -A friend of mine was on the cleanup crew when some Intermodal’s blew off the old bridge back in the 90’s
Canada has a copycat that is famous in railroading.
I'm not familiar with that, where is the one in Canada located?
@@bw6378 Lethbridge Viaduct
@@bw6378 the mile long Lethbridge Viaduct (94 meters high
BW, the contrast between the old and new structure is amazing. Clear to see the need for a new one. Thanks for take us along for the journey.
Thanks!. I wonder if the new bridge will be serviceable for 108 years like the old one was. lol
Not going to edit the other, somehow we all thought Iowa was mostly flat except for the river, well a new fact learned ..
We have a little of everything, except mountains. lol
That is a big bridge indeed. TY
super Video Grüße aus Germany
let them farmers grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🚜🚜🚜😎😎😎
Harvesting machines are really convenient, they help people with many heavy tasks. incredible
What is the name of this machine?
i am from Turkey,perfect video.
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What is the travel time for boat to get to Keokuk?
Depends on where you are coming from. :) Towboats average about 5-6 knots (~6-7mph) generally, if that's what you were wondering.
@@bw6378 I was referencing your southbound tow passing through the bridge. Just wondering approximately how long it would take that tow to get to get down to Lock 19. I watch the FM rail cam. If I see a southbound through the bridge, approximately how long until I see him on the Lock 19 live cam, that's all. Thanks
West Michigan, here.
I enjoyed watching I am from Montreal Quebec Canada
The river is higher between 18 and 19 than 17 and 18?
I don't think so. I'm not sure what they use for benchmarks for the river levels.
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