A pacing shot of the leader of today's Grand Rapids Local. The 40-2's were once the high horsepower fleet of the BN assigned to the big coal trains, now they are relegated to locals and switching ... (more)

The Grand Rapids Local pops out of the shadows briefly at the East End of Philbin siding on it's way to Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids local at Sappi in Cloquet.

A four pack of SD40's are dropping off cars for the Sappi Paper plant in Cloquet while on their way to Grand Rapids for more work.

Grand Rapids local in Cloquet dropping off cars at Sappi, which then will continue on towards Grand Rapids after sundown.

On a cold January day the Grand Rapids Local crew makes a stop in Cloquet to drop off cars for interchange with the Cloquet Terminal Railroad who will then deliver and work the large Sappi Paper p... (more)

A classic power set working today's Grand Rapids local

A freshly painted #1716 leads the Rapids Turn westbound over the Huson Bridge on the BNSF Lakes Sub.

After setting out some cars in the small yard near the Sappi Paper plant in CLoquet, MN, the train pulls out and continues on it's rounds towards Grand Rapids, MN.

Dashing through the snow...after not seeing a train in almost 2 days, the Grand Rapids Local has the honors of opening up the Lakes Sub north of Carlton after the Twin Ports area received 2 feet o... (more)

The Rapids turn rolling into Cloquet where they will set out most of their train before heading West. With single digit temps the paper mill sure puts out a lot of steam.

The Rapids Turn pulling a few cars from a local industry in Carlton.

The Rapids Turn kicking up snow on it's way West.

With the greens of spring starting to show at trackside, the BNSF unit still sports the green and white of the BN and the Operation Lifesaver paint scheme as a bonus.

A colorful consist heads up todays Rapids Turn out of Superior.