DMSW at the Rock Island Depot
Iowa Interstate 719 brings the eastbound Des Moines Switcher past the 1901-built Rock Island Depot in Downtown Des Moines, IA.
The IAIS operates the former Rock Island mainline across Iowa, so it's only fitting they still roll past the old CRIP depot here. While the last train to call on the station was cancelled in 1970, the building itself has been nicely adapted to modern uses. This building now houses offices, and the adjacent freight house across the street now houses the excellent Hessen Haus German restaurant (and the Tipsy Crow Tavern as well).
DMSW 10 (Des Moines Switcher)
IAIS GP38-2 #719
Des Moines, IA
July 10th, 2025
DMSW at the Rock Island Depot
Iowa Interstate 719 brings the eastbound Des Moines Switcher past the 1901-built Rock Island Depot in Downtown Des Moines, IA.
The IAIS operates the former Rock Island mainline across Iowa, so it's only fitting they still roll past the old CRIP depot here. While the last train to call on the station was cancelled in 1970, the building itself has been nicely adapted to modern uses. This building now houses offices, and the adjacent freight house across the street now houses the excellent Hessen Haus German restaurant (and the Tipsy Crow Tavern as well).
DMSW 10 (Des Moines Switcher)
IAIS GP38-2 #719
Des Moines, IA
July 10th, 2025