ELS 1221 blasts out of Pembine after a brief stop to work some cars. This would be the last shot of the chase and it was arguably the best shot. Save the best for last!

ELS creeping across the Menominee River at the border of the states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Unfortunately, shadows had taken over the remainder of this super nice bridge.

Stupid shadows here took over the scene, so had to take a later frame then I would’ve liked, but couldn’t just skip this classic scene. This old C&NW depot opened in 1898 and is still used tod... (more)

This old wooden building dates back to at least 1891 per a website. This old building belonged to an Iron mining company. The first floor was apparently changing rooms and showers for the miners. ... (more)

An ELS Southbound from Channing for Crivitz making their way into Iron Mountain with a former Reserve Mining SD9 leading the way.

ELS 1221, a former Reserve Mining SD9 bringing a Southbound from Channing into Iron Mountain past a piece of code line.

ELS 1221 bringing its Southbound for Crivitz through the fresh snow in upper Michigan. This was an early Christmas miracle to get an ELS train moving with the right power and in good light. This S... (more)

I met my buddy in Fond Du Lac this morning, and then we began our trek North to cutoff this Southbound with a former Reserve Mining SD9 in the lead. Fresh snow, sun, and a high hood SD9.. What mo... (more)

Southbound from Channing to Green Bay

1221 has taken over from 501 to lead south

Southbound from Channing to Green Bay

ELS 1221 Southbound with LPG tankers, heading for Crivitz, Wisconsin. Here they cross Holmes Junction Rd in Pembine Wi

With little daylight to spare, ELS 1221 crosses the diamond at Pembine and continues south to Crivitz. Pembine is where the Milwaukee Road crossed the SOO. There was a very nice depot right on the... (more)

High above the Menominee River, ELS 1221 pulls its train across the state line from Michigan into Wisconsin. The train showed up with about 10 minutes of light to spare before the shadows would sw... (more)

ELS 1221 splits downtown Iron Mountain in two as they pass the nicely restored Milwaukee Road depot.