The Shakopee makes their UP delivery to the Belt Yard with a neat SD40-3/SD40-2 duo. The 5105 is one of 8 SD40-3s on the CP roster, and spends most of its time working the hump in St. Paul Yard.
The Shakopee pulls for headroom in the process of putting cars away in UPs yard as the sun pops out for an instant on an otherwise fully cloudy day.
Stormy Night: Not quite enough time to make it into the yard, the "Soo Shakopee" job sits tied down on Soo 1 at West Hoffman, this as another Eastbound streaks past, heading for S... (more)
UP Delivery: Wearing both hats, the Shakopee job now delivers cars to the UP Belt Yard, and will then head out to deliver cars to the UP at Valley Park. Note the grade just coming out of th... (more)
Portrait of the Modern Railroader: After a long day on the Shakopee job, Conductor Ledesma gives a thumbs up, knowing that he's going home. After getting back to St. Paul, they are told to ... (more)