L567 speeds through Sax

The usual pair of SD60s on L568 lead another three C40-8s as they roll into Proctor Yard

The Milwaukee Road 261 is the star attraction wherever she goes and Train Days at Saint Paul Union Depot is no exception as people line up to see her all weekend long.

Saint Paul's newest resident railroad (CPKC) is represented in part by a shiny Kansas City Southern GEVO on display as part of Saint Paul Union Depot's Train Days.

Two Chargers in two different paint schemes lead a tardy eastbound Empire Builder out of Saint Paul. In the distance, you can see some of the equipment on display for Saint Paul Union Depot's Trai... (more)

Southern Belle's have become a more common sight up here in Minnesota following the CPKC merger. Case in point: the sun pops through some clouds just in time to shine on a couple of Kansas City So... (more)

CP 240 heads through the sweeping curves at Westminster. In a couple miles they will reach their destination in St. Paul.

At dusk, this grain train continues it's journey east on the Appleton Sub just outside Summit.

CP 646 heads through Pioneer Trail with an odd leader, a BNSF H1 dash 9, not something too common on this line. Light was rapidly fading by this point, with the train waiting in the hole for 2 wes... (more)

Back in 2021, the last 2 Missabe maroon units on the CN were paired together for switching duty in Prcotor yard, seen here late on a cool fall evening, as a stunning sunset ensues.

An empty rock train bound for Ortonville clicks and clacks over the jointed rail on the Twin Cities and Western.

The east local picks up a cut of cars at the Grove City elevator, while the conductor keeps an eye from outside of the train.

Missabe Miracle… high fives went all around the St. Louis River Road bridge In Proctor, MN on June 6, 2022 as the 17:00 E Lead job kicks cars at DMIR’s old Proctor yard in golden hour sun with... (more)

In the flat Red River valley, a few miles east of the Minnesota/North Dakota border, lies the tiny town of Nashua, MN. Unremarkable to most people (aside from the 67 residents, I suppose), it sits... (more)

It's always a treat to watch a listen to trains climb uphill and around the curves at Lake Park, MN. An eastbound empty grain train fits the bill nicely on a beautiful Memorial Day morning.