The 79's in the 8500 and 8700 series crawl through a 10 mph restriction just north of Alexandria, Mn. The wait for this train was agonizing, but it was interesting, as the local law enforcement w... (more)
Moments before the 491 made its appearance, a local police officer examined the van in the ditch at a private crossing, making sure it was clear of the ROW. I am still baffled as to how the van g... (more)
After stopping to inspect an "extra axle" at the 143.4 defect detector, CP 8800 is on its way north during a minor Minnesota snowstorm.
CP 8811 tries to stay ahead of the early spring storms.
CP 491 heads north out of Alexandria behind two dash-2's. One sporting the pacman logo, and the other, the St. Lawrence & Hudson logo.
A westbound with two leasers leading nears Glenwood and the end of its run across CP's Paynesville Sub.
CP 8790 leads a short manifest north out of Alexandria
CP Rail knows where these old SOO units belong...in front.
Oh deer. Luckily for everyone, all three deer made it across safely...this time.
As summer draws closer, the days get longer, making it possible to catch westbounds on the Detroit Lakes Sub. CP 9719 approaches the McKay Ave crossing just after sunrise.
Trouble up the hill, this westbound train almost needed additional help.
