An eastbound DM&E freight flies toward Tracy, MN. Here they are just north of Florence, MN and have just dove under Highway 23 and Burlington Northern Santa Fe's Marshall Sub.
ICE 4203 is the new unit in town and is now handling the duties of the Rochester local. It is seen here heading west through a frost covered countryside with a cut of boxcars in tow.
You never know what you'll get on the Belt. In addition to this gem, I saw all the American class ones, Indiana Railroad, Soo Line and Montana Rail Link within the span of a week.
The Nitrin Job heads east over the IAIS to cross the Mississippi River into Illinois with 2 of the 3 remaining GP9's left on the DME roster (103, 105 & 114). The NREX 7237 is being taken to NRE i... (more)