| Iowa River Railroad | |
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| Reporting mark | IARR |
| Locale | Iowa |
| Dates of operation | 2006– |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Marshalltown, IA |
The Iowa River Railroad (IARR) operates freight service from Marshalltown, Iowa to Ackley, Iowa, for a distance of 41.89 miles. Traffic includes plastics, fertilizers and grain products.
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In June 2006, the IARR purchased from the UP and started operations of the Marshalltown Industrial Lead from Marshalltown, Iowa to Steamboat Rock, Iowa. 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.
The IARR connects with the Union Pacific Railroad at Marshalltown, as well as the Canadian National (formerly Illinois Central) at Ackley.
Current motive power consists of a lone GP30, #3004.
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