Now retired SD-M 303 brings a empty crude ore train to United Taconite's Thunderbird Mine for loading.
DMIR 303 with sister 308 cross Hwy 7 into the Fairlane Taconite plant. As of April 10th 2008, CN has retired SD-M 303 and has been stripped of her horn and straight air items and is headed to Chi... (more)
Veteran SD-M 316 leads an IC SD40-3 and Missabe 413 downgrade with 132 ore loads.
Veteran SD-M 316 leads an IC SD40-3 and Missabe 413 under the dust control water towers on the approach to Dock 6 in Duluth.
Arriving at the plant with 91 loads and two idler cars.
Meet between the Keenan Switch and a Minorca ore empty.
Highest numbered remaining Missabe rebuild in service.
Lead by two of the three remaining rebuilt SD18s a crude ore train heads to the U-Tac mine for unloading.
The clouds parted as veteran rebuilt SD18 303 (192) and sister 308 lead a pair of SD38-2s and an IC SD40-2R northbound with 33 loads and 22 empties. Not impossible, but darn hard to get four maro... (more)
A stunning catch (for 2008) as the twice-weekly MRF departs Proctor with four (!) Missabe maroon and gold units on the point (303, 308, 215, 212) and IC 6006 trailing.
Two of the three remaining Missabe SD-Ms (316/308) lead a short switch job back to Keenan Yard in sub-zero temps.
With a wind chill approaching -30F, the ground crew is bundled up for the day's chores as they work internal CN interchange traffic st Shelton Junction.
The heavy snow the day prior adds nicely to this Christmas Eve scene. This crew will easily be home for the family tonight.
An underpowered 140-car Unitac ore load eases out of South Kelsey after meeting the 303 North.
The Keenan Switch behind endangered SD-Ms 303 and 316 heads back north after picking up cars at Proctor (acting as the MRF).
