The 69th annual run of the CSX Santa Train comes to a stop greeted by a welcoming crowd of young and old in Fort Blackmore. Nikon D300, Nikon 12-24 f/4

The 69th annual running of the CSX Santa Train stopped in ST. Paul while many railfans grab shots.

The 69th annual running of the CSX Santa Train makes its way ST.Paul for a stop.

The last tunnel motor in Missabe maroon on the CN roster leads an empty taconite train back to Minntac facility in Mountain Iron, MN for loading.

Behind an ICE/SOO duo, K223 takes the west siding at South Deshler on a mild Halloween evening.

a BNSF KCS runthrough train comes off ex MidSouth now KCS trackage in downtown Jackson, MS onto IC to crossover IC main line to get back onto KCS rails at appropriate named "switch tender" as unti... (more)

K632's pair of EMD's let out a little exhaust as they charge through the crossovers at West Standley in the golden light of an autumn sunset.

CN SD40-3's leans into the curve as they lead ore loads toward the docks in Duluth Minnesota.

Now that is the place to live overlooking the Iron Range Sub watching ore trains roll past...

After turning the corner in Deshler, K223 throttles up just a few moments after the RM Dispatcher told them they had a clear path to Garrett. Who said anything about candy on Halloween? I'll take ... (more)

IC SD40-3 6251 and a pair of CN C40-8Ms prepare to take the switch at East Wye, which will take them on their way south on the Iron Range Sub.

IC 6255 leads an empty ore train off of the Iron Range Sub and onto the Missabe Sub at Iron Junction.

The morning clouds are starting to give way to afternoon sunshine as a southbound ore train makes its way through the valley. Special thanks to the guys that made this day of shooting possibl... (more)

Southbound ore behind the 910/867/905 roar under the signal bridge at Branchton on a perfect late October afternoon. Special thanks to the guys that made this day of shooting possible...you kno... (more)

A crew works Rook Yard with a set of remote controlled SD40-3s on an Autumn morning.