Amtrak #8, the eastbound Empire Builder, has 2 Siemens Chargers, #'s 308 and 310 as it's only power this day as it crosses the Mississippi River and rolls into La Crosse, Wisconsin. Not only that,... (more)

Empty coal train from Columbia Power Plant near Portage, WI passes the ex-Milwaukee Road La Crosse Depot.

Coal loads on the main line meet a westbound freight train at La Crosse.

ALC-42 Charger #308 leads Amtrak #8, the eastbound Empire Builder, into La Crosse, Wisconsin. #308 and Charger #310 are the sole power for today’s #8. Most of the train is still on that large dr... (more)

Z-CHCSTP meets the Town Job on its way into North La Crosse.

RPCX 360 sits near the BNSF mainline at North La Crosse. Reported to being on the move from Charles City, IA - Oregon, IL. Ex-CB&Q.

CP ES44AC #8881 and CP SD70acu #7009 lead CP 149 over Grand Crossing in La Crosse, WI. Photo taken 7/24/22.

Town Job heads east towards the City Track Switch to eventually serve City Brewery.

Z-CHCSTP, otherwise known as "Precious" on this stretch of railroad, slows for a crew change at North La Crosse.

Heavy with loaded vehicles up front, a Burlington Northern freight curves toward the Wisconsin State Highway 16 overpass after departing the crew change point of La Crosse, Wisconsin, in September... (more)

The BNSF "Town Job" begins crossing busy West Avenue on a Friday evening while patrons enjoy a few refreshments on the outdoor patio of The Barrel Inn.

The BNSF "Town Job" begins to negotiate the curves around the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Hospital after picking up one empty and then spotting one load of lumber at Badger Corruga... (more)

A photo 20+ years in the making. The BNSF "Town Job" negotiates the curves around the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Hospital after dropping off one load of lumber at Badger Corr... (more)