Marty Fair has the #101 on its knees at the crest of the grade with the biggest train she has seen in years.

Former DM&IR Shop Superintendent M.C. Fair has the RS-1 doing track speed past the photographers on Railfan Weekend. (the others are out of the shot)

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

Restored DSS&A 101 crosses Highway 61 on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. This bridge is slated to be replaced this winter.

DSS&A 101 rolls across a rural grade crossing near Knife River.

DSS&A 101 crosses the Highway 61 bridge near Knife River, which will be demolished and replaced starting this fall. Note the faded DM&IR logos.

DSS&A Alco RS-1 #101 shares the stage with GN 192 for the 2009 Railfan Weekend. Lighting by S. Glischinski, J. Terry, S. Smedley and C. M. Guss.

DSS&A pulls mixed freight along the North Shore Scenic Railroad for Railfan Weekend 2009.

Owned by the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society, the DSS&A 101 is on her first road test for this restored unit. The photo charter was organized by Steve Glischinski as part of Railfan Weeke... (more)

Restored DSS&A 101 crosses Hanson Road near Knife River. This photo charter was organized by Steve Glischinski as part of Railfan Weekend 2009.

Recently restored DSS&A 101 poses for photos on the French River Bridge, along the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

A good looking and great sounding ALCO chugs south towards the next photo shoot location.

DSS&A RS-1 101 is pulling a mixed train east of Ashland on a cold and foggy September morning in 1961 in a photo taken with my father’s big Speed Graphic. The crew was complaining about how ... (more)

DSS&A RS-1 No. 101 idles at Tom’s Logging Camp during Railfan Weekend 2009. The unit was restored by the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society and was making its maiden voyage over the North ... (more)

RS-1 101 chugs back towards Duluth near the end of Railfan Weekend 2009. THANKS to Steve Glischinski and everyone at the LSRM and SOO H&T Society for making this happen!