BN 6103, SD9, and 6013, SD7, work together switching out a train at Belknap Yard in Supeior, WI. Many of the old SD's assigned to Superior kept their GN colors well into the BN merger.

E&LS 1224 works the yard/wye in Crivitz, WI. in July of 2000 (25 years ago, geez). This engine was originally Reserve Mining 1224 and is switching cars to get picked up by the road freight to Gree... (more)

This original Colorado & Southern 1959 built SD9 has sat in the deadline of Northtown Yard in Minneapolis, Minnesota, since 2010. Although today it is still deadlined sitting in the yard, it is on... (more)

ELS 1221 blasts out of Pembine after a brief stop to work some cars. This would be the last shot of the chase and it was arguably the best shot. Save the best for last!

ELS creeping across the Menominee River at the border of the states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Unfortunately, shadows had taken over the remainder of this super nice bridge.

Stupid shadows here took over the scene, so had to take a later frame then I would’ve liked, but couldn’t just skip this classic scene. This old C&NW depot opened in 1898 and is still used tod... (more)

This old wooden building dates back to at least 1891 per a website. This old building belonged to an Iron mining company. The first floor was apparently changing rooms and showers for the miners. ... (more)

An ELS Southbound from Channing for Crivitz making their way into Iron Mountain with a former Reserve Mining SD9 leading the way.

ELS 1221, a former Reserve Mining SD9 bringing a Southbound from Channing into Iron Mountain past a piece of code line.

ELS 1221 bringing its Southbound for Crivitz through the fresh snow in upper Michigan. This was an early Christmas miracle to get an ELS train moving with the right power and in good light. This S... (more)

I met my buddy in Fond Du Lac this morning, and then we began our trek North to cutoff this Southbound with a former Reserve Mining SD9 in the lead. Fresh snow, sun, and a high hood SD9.. What mo... (more)

Display track of the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum in Bellevue, Ohio. Unfortunately the museum was closed when I visited Kemper Rail Park.

Southbound from Channing to Green Bay

Southbound from Channing to Green Bay

Columbia Basin, CBRW 171 with 166, 302 & 1626 has just set out the traffic for the BNSF at Connell, WA on May 6, 2025. The brakeman is walking up to throw the switch so that they can back up to wa... (more)