From the Arrowhead to the Switch Target to the Maroon, the Missabe is still holding on.

I like the angle, which shows off some of the distinct feautres BC Rail had. Two sets of angled ditchlights, marker lights, cab bell, etc.

The first train on the Barron Sub. since it has been placed in service. The Santa Train is seen here at Barron after offloading all of the 400+ children. Now the train will run to Poskin to unload... (more)

After congestion problems forced this Galesburg-Grand Forks train into Superior for over 24 hours, it brought with it a unit very far from any NS line. Its hard shooting in this particular spot, b... (more)

While much of Duluth rising in the background has changed over the years, the most striking transformation has been on the grassy ground in the foreground. Once full of tracks and cars, known as t... (more)

Most people find this hotel to be an eyesore, but who knows when it will get torn down, or what it will look like in 50 years? Its too bad 2 mines are shutdown so no ore traffic moving the last fe... (more)

A newcomer to the Missabe, B&LE #906 leads sister #909 and an IC unit down to the docks. Ok ok CN this was a pretty good consist. Just need a third BLE unit!

Adorned in MRL's new paint scheme in 2013 and promptly stored in 2014 (AFAIK) with an uncertain fate, the #355 is back from dead, seen here leading the first SD45 powered train on the MRL in just... (more)

In a lineup of the main road power on the former Missabe, we two former Missabe engines (SD38-2 and SD40-3 (SD45T-2)) sandwiching a former IC SD40-3 (SD40-2).

Fresh from a 2 year hiatus, and with new wheels, the DMIR #193 leads sister #316 along their old stomping ground to move some coal cars around so "the deer aren't trapped". That is a direct quote ... (more)

BRC #306 and slug buddy shove 80+ cars up the steep grade to the hump yard. Sounded amazing!

Ironic in that the neighborhoods aren't so welcoming any more, at least to revenue making coal trains. I figured I would take one day to shoot these moves, as I will be working the next 9! Here w... (more)

Anyone who has spent any time in cold weather knows that when a train is kicking up snow like that on a calm day... it's cold. Although not rare by any means, 6 axles on the Logan Local are certai... (more)

Of course when I was down in Indiana riding trains on the INRD I never saw an SD90 but all the way back home... An extremely rare visitor to Superior lays over. Doubtful this will ever happen agai... (more)

Commuters head home as they cross the Mississippi River just after sunset as the city comes alive with lights.