DMIR 165 leads a quartet of SDs that represent examples of each type of first generation SD they purchased. No. 165 is a relatively rare Phase IV SD9, using a carbody similar to an SD18. The next unit is a Phase III, with large 48 inch fans on the rear. The third unit is an early carbody Phase II with 36 inch. fans, and the fourth unit is an SD18. The train is westbound about to head under Hwy. 35 at Saunders, south of Superior on Missabe's interstate branch which connected the Minnesota ore carrier with railroads serving Superior, Wis.
