Train Cars over the Trail ~

 It's hard to complain about the weather in February when it's been as warm as early spring.  Most are complaining though - it's the dryest anyone can remember.  A friend told me she had a neighbor who used a backhoe to dig out a large nuisance tree.  The root ball just popped out of the ground.  As deep as the roots went, the soil was powder dry.

Shadow & the Bronco~

It was another stunning afternoon!  I'd just been riding a few days ago but couldn't pass up such a perfect day.  Reports say the Wabash still has many soft spots, but if this weather keeps up, I'll have to go see for myself.

Work continues~

Since it was Sunday, I stopped at the area of dirt work & took a photo through the fence.  They have to be digging out another holding pond of some sort, since the area already has several.

The new berm along the trail~

The berm is very large.  The Loess Hills soil looks & acts so much like fine sand.  It's notoriously erosive & difficult to manage.

I had an unexpected surprise today when I took the trail going north toward I-29.  The railroad was moving cars & attached one car to another right over the first underpass.  It was fun to watch!

Iowa Interstate Engines~

Two Iowa Interstate Engines were on the tracks.  The red & yellow on the black is so sharp looking.  They must have been providing the power.

Indian Creek Bridge~

For whatever reason, the wind is almost always blowing toward me (from the south) along Indian Creek.  It was a relief to reach the bridge & turn onto the wooded trail.  I continued to the Savana trail & stopped at my usual break spot - Picnic area #7.

Mutual of Omaha's future headquarters~

From my bench at the south shore, I've been watching the crane's working on a skyscraper in Omaha.  The above building when completed, will become the tallest in NE, IA, MO, KS & the Dakota's.  Only the second skyscraper for Omaha.  

Heading back~

The wind was only 10 mph today, even a difference of a couple miles an hour makes a huge difference in how warm the day feels.  Today was grand!  My second ride this month & third for the year.  I love riding when it's cool, but I'm also really looking forward to seeing Green again!