The work train brings three track panels over to the diesel shop for some minor track work.

The newest hump power duo eases west to get another string to sort

A sea of orange and green this morning...

Cruising west on the North Runner past NREX 227 (a former QNSL unit) this caboose sports a new piece of art in place of the old logo.

Easing along the North Runner by the deadlines...

Leading up the westbound R916 today is IC 6007, complete with Operation Lifesaver logos

Pulling into the south end of Northtown to pickup the outbound train with an interesting set of units today.

Easing under the bridge work... The Soo Line bridge replacement is well underway - the large white crane behind the units is a part of that job.

Working hard as it eases past a sea of empty tracks and the Minneapolis skyline...

Set out at the diesel shop...

All green here - inc. BNSF 7812, one of just a handful left in the big BN logo on the long hood.

Plenty of orange and green today with one lone former Santa Fe unit to break it up. The stack train is getting a new crew as workers scale the diesel tank...

Two NS units add to the already interesting consist, including an extremely clean Swoosh SD40-2, and a GP60B.

A WAMX ex CN unit is being moved around the shop while some road power waits for the two Geeps to clear. The 6752 barely had any dust on it!

With the arrival of the GEVOs, consists like this are becoming less and less common. Early in the morning, this foursome creeps into Northtown with three SD40-2s leading an EMDX GP38-2. A sight fo... (more)