Single story brick depot. "Old depot located at E. 5th St. View looks N. Photographed by: Ronald D. Sims, 2717 Cornell St., Des Moines, Iowa 50313"--Photograph verso.
Railroad tracks intersecting and railroad cars. "Highland Yards - D.M. I.A. View looks S. Car shop on left and office. Diesel shop on right. Ron Sims photo, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Sign for C.N.W. Jct. on post. Railroad signal next to sign. Water tower and buildings in background. "C&NW sign. View looks W. Photographed by: Ronald D. Sims, Des Moines, Iowa"--Photograph verso.
Single story depot with sign for Des Moines and Northwestern insignia. Railroad cars near depot. "New CNW station bldg. View looks NW. Photographed by: Ronald D. Sims, 1809 W. 23rd St., Des Moines, Iowa 50310"--Photograph verso.
Sign for De Soto on pole. Railroad cars next to grain elevator. "View looks East. Photographed by: Ronald D. Sims, 2717 Cornell St., Des Moines, Iowa 50313"--Photograph verso.