The Southbound Wisconsin Northern train heading South for Chippewa Falls with a solo SD38-2 for power. It was my first time shooting this railroad and it was nice to get something other than the u... (more)

WN 42 leads its train south over the wooden bridge over the Chetek River.

WN 42 leads south out of Chetek with a decent sized train for Chippewa Falls. To the right is an old CNW station sign that still shows off the heritage of the line.

Shunting box cars in Chetek.

Heading east after a set out in Chetek and pick up in Cameron. This shot is something I've wanted for a long time. Vacationing in Chetek for 20 years, timing never worked out until today.

L1 spots a boxcar at BSR Transport in Chetek. The 1501 is the only Wisconsin Northern painted locomotive left on the line. PGR sent the other WN painted GP15-1, 1500, to the St. Paul & Pacific in ... (more)

In the summer of 1983 train 406 was now known as DWPRA (DWP-Proviso manifest), and pretty much originated in Symington Yard at Winnipeg, MB on CN. Soon CN through GTW would make a go for the bankr... (more)

The crew takes a break while ground forces clear the small yard and switches of recent snowfall. In the background is the former Chetek Feed & Farm Supply building, once served the railroad. T... (more)

Switching industries in Chetek WI

Nicely painted 1501 leads leased CEFX 3117 south out of Chetek on track originally owned by C&NW (Omaha).

A Wisconsin Northern train rolls through a snow encrusted tree tunnel on its way south after switching industry in Chetek. This line is former Omaha (C&NW) and has seen a rebirth due to fracking s... (more)

Crossing the Apple River just south of Chetek on a former C&NW mainline. I had hoped for the two MN&S-painted units but this leased geep was added.

Treading slowly at 10mph over light track more accustomed to seeing GP15s and short trains, UP 8119 leads a unit frac sand train south over the Wisconsin Northern. There is a SD70M and a AC4400CTE... (more)

WN 1501 passes a small prairie near Chetek, WI.

With a locomotive on each end and 11 cars loaded with dried distillers grain, the Wisconsin Northern wobbles north into Chetek on 10 MPH track.