Patched with a BN road number but still in its Great Northern paint.

Patched with a BN road number but still in its Northern Pacific paint.

The blue and white of Oakway's as far as the eye can see sitting in the dead lines at the BNSF Northtown Yard. Rumor has it that most of these blue and whites have been moved now to other owners ... (more)

Josh D grabs a shot of the 261 while Steve Sandberg loads the tender with coal.

The 261 lives again. Under steam again for the first time since 2008 after undergoing its federal mandated overhaul on this 1944 Alco 4-8-4.

Steve Sandberg and company have Milwaukee Road 261 under steam at Minneapolis Junction for the first time after its extensive rebuilding.

The 261 lives again. Under steam again for the first time since 2008 after undergoing its federal mandated overhaul on this 1944 Alco 4-8-4.

Always something to see at Northtown.

A night visit to Northtown finds a "Super Fleet" survivor resting under the lights.

According to reports, no fatalities in the wreck of 4663.

The Oakway SD60s have been moved -- six to the Susquehanna, a bunch to CN, some are still in Northtown, so SD75s, Ms and Is are left to make up the dead line.

Just off the plane, I scoot to Northtown. The SD60s are being moved around. Six to the Susquehanna, a bunch to Canadian National. After this spin on the turntable, who knows where 9019 is heade... (more)

On Friday April 13th, 4663 was added to the deadline in Northtown. Well it appears to be closer to its' fate this fall. The unit and another, along with 17 grain hoppers were damaged when the tre... (more)

On Friday April 13th, 4663 was added to the deadline in Northtown. Well it appears to be closer to its' fate this fall. The unit and another, along with 17 grain hoppers were damaged when the tre... (more)

NS 1069 through Cedear Lake Junction with the Minneapolis skyline. Clouds cleared just in time for this shot.