Restoration progresses at a good pace in the LSRM's shop restoring former WC 7495 back to its original roadname and number, Northern Pacific 3617. Once the cosmetic work is done the locomotive wil... (more)

Car mover and Switcher minus a truck out back of the engine facilty

Hustle Muscle shows off for the GNHS convention in Duluth. Looks good in the new paint job.

With the derailed cars cleared and the mainline back in service, trains roll again.

Damaged after hitting a truck loaded with pulpwood. Train was moving at 60 mph when accident happened. Trailing engine was IC 1020. Lighting for the photo provided by locomotive headlights.

Interior view of the engineers controls on a new CN unit

Locomotive is now owned by the Missabe Railroad Historical Society. In the past few weeks the maroon paint job has been buffed to a shine and the underframe given a fresh coat of black. All work h... (more)

The 7554 waits to enter Pokegama Yard as the BNSF Grand Rapids local speeds by overhead.

Leased locomotives running north to Cameron WI on former C&NW (Omaha) trackage.

With the WC painted sand tower in the background, these three plows await a call to action. The Russell plow hasn't seen service since CN tookover the WC and more likely won't be used and will be ... (more)

Car inspectors Kabota sit in the engine run-through stall on Track 16.

Rocky the Goat stands up proud on the side of the GN 400.

Damaged after hitting a truck loaded with pulpwood. Cab was split open by the trucks unloading boom.

Heading home after a successful railfan weekend the engineer pour on the coals and produces some trademark Alco smoke as they roll by with a mixed train.