Sign for Lowden on short pole next to tracks. Cluster of buildings on opposite side of tracks. Railroad cars to left of sign. "Looks W. Ron Sims photo, 2717 Cornell, D.M. IA 50313"--Photograph verso.
Single story depot with sign for Mechanicsville on edge of roof. Grain elevators behind depot. Panel truck near grain elevator. Utility lines along tracks.
Tower with building behind and rail road crossing sign and crossing bars to right. Signal on pole next to tracks in front of tower. "CNW tower"--Photograph verso.
Single story wooden depot with insignia for Rock Island above door. Signal on pole to left of depot. Train car on tracks to right of depot. Buildings visible in distance. Utility wires along tracks.