With a work block ahead, IC 6252 hauling United Taconite pellets and IC 6262 hauling U.S. Steel pellets have pulled even with other and the crews share stories until the block is lifted and they c... (more)
One hundred twenty nine loads of taconite pellets start the trip south from the United Taconite plant down the CN Missabe sub to the yard at Proctor, MN behind IC 6252 and DMIR 405.
A few miles into the southbound trip down the CN Missabe sub back to Proctor with fresh pellet loads and a quick look over the shoulder reveals exhaust plumes that United Taconite is still running... (more)