This was the place to be to witness mountain railroading in the east. CR volumes were heavy with manifest traffic, vans and mineral freight. Most tonnage outfits had helpers in both directions and... (more)
A load of empty coal hoppers heads North back to the mines in Wyoming, as the sun sets on a cool fall afternoon.
The very last new locomotive delivered to the Soo Line basks in the sun at Humboldt Yard. 6062 is one of only 5 SD60Ms on the roster.