The lead MAC on this coal train defines the word "filthy"

Wisconsin-bound coal train passes through Wadena on Valentine's Day morning.

Coal loads bound for Superior round a curve between Verndale and Aldrich behind a trio of EMD's

Very Late Empire Builder works to make up time rounding a curve west of Wadena.

A GE and EMD teamed up to move merchandise west

GE's lean into the curve as they cross the bridge just east of Perham. I think they were running right at the speed limit as I shot this.

BNSF 4126 leads merchandise west into the setting sun

Dashing through the snow, this westbound stack train has just passed under Highway 32 as it makes its way to Dilworth.

Two cascade grren SD's split the signals as they enter CTC control in Wadena

Three EMD's bring coal loads through Lincoln

BNSF 110, a rare (for me) GP60M sighting, leads a vehicle train west through fall foliage just outside of Wadena

A BNSF ES44DC paused to wait for a green signal in Wadena the morning of July 18

Having just left Staples, this loaded coal train is picking up speed as he heads east in a snow squall.

SD40-2 bringing a long string of hoppers out of Staples yard

Early morning 07/07/07-a matched set of ES44AC's wait in the Staples yard to take a DEEX train on to it's destination in Duluth/Superior.