Its 1985 and the former GN power, which just got a nice repaint, runs around its coal train. In reality this is the Hustle Muscle on the North Shore Scenic Railroad, but we can dream right?

While all the other railfan were settling for posed shots, I did the exact opposite and went for the off the beaten path shot, so to speak. I was the only one here when the DSS&A #101 crept throug... (more)

On a beautiful Duluth morning, the MRHS's SD-M prepares to go to work on the North Shore Scenic Railroad as 7 hoppers are being swapped for 50ish coal cars at Marbles.

At the end of 2020, the MRL unveiled two locomotives that were wrapped in two special schemes to show appreciation to both veterans and essential workers. The MRL 4404 was wrapped to thank Essenti... (more)

Missabe fans will recognize this as being very near to where the DM&IR's Endion Yard was located until the freeway was built. In the 1980's the line was sold and is now operated by the North Shore... (more)

With much snorting and growling, a nice C30-7 and the "Croc GE" (from Australia) shove cars on the hump job.

After being blocked by a train from a "foreign" railroad, (really the CN's DWP) a limestone train heads north with three trains working Proctor on this busy day. In the immediate background, the E... (more)

A collective collaboration between the Signal Department and the MRHS's motive power supervisor. A small photo shoot was held to show off the Signal Department's new semaphore, and the MRHS's two ... (more)

Today we removed two old wooden box cars from the waterfront cement plant that is destined to become a world class destination hotel and convention center. The last time a train will ever cross th... (more)

Young engineer has a hard pull still ahead of him, as the 71 car transfer heads through industrial Duluth. Geeps are really leaning into the curve as the train winds out of the BNSF Yard. Besides ... (more)

For now, recording as much as possible is the goal. On a gorgeous winter day, we see the Bozeman and Logan Local power ready for pickup by the LAUBOZ. At the very top left of the photo you can se... (more)

In stark contrast to earlier in the day, the #101 shows off her new paint scheme in the shining sun.

CN has its share of deficiencies, but where else in America are GP9RM's, SD40-2's and SD45T-2's common power?

At its peak, the MRL once owned 71 SD45's. Much like the WC, they became well known for their 20 cylinder motors. Over time the roster has been reduced to four, two in service and two in storage/s... (more)

Thanks to Todd Mavec for the tip about the spot! A VERY long intermodel train wraps through Steelton yard, around the tree's, and across the double decked Oliver Bride way in the background. The t... (more)