BNSF leads an ethanol train across Adams Road in Franksville, WI on June 27th, 2022. The train is on CP's C&M subdivision.

NS 8101 leads a colorful consist thru Franksville, WI on UP's Milwaukee Sub on April Fools Day, 2022.

Oh no! What was supposed to be the debut of Amtrak's newest locomotives on the Empire Builder turned out to be a complete disaster. Siemens ACC-42's 301/302 were supposed to lead #7 out of Chicago... (more)

CP 8076 leads an eastbound freight thru Franksville, WI on CP's C&M Sub on May 13th, 2020. Line poles, once commonplace, are an increasingly rare find, especially on a busy double track mainline. ... (more)

Reading heritage unit 1067 leads CP 384 through Franksville, WI. on CP's C&M Sub on August 20, 2021. Heritage units NS 4002 and CP 6644 trail, making for quite a lash-up. 1067 left the Twin Cities... (more)

That is a strange caboose! Amtrak Heritage unit #161 trails Amtrak #7, the Empire Builder, thru Franksville, WI on June 2, 2021. The unit is heading to the Twin Cities for some weekend festivities... (more)

Perfect timing! CP #198 meets Amtrak Hiawatha #331 at Franksville, WI on CP's C&M Sub on March 22, 2021.

Help Wanted! A pair of Amtrak P42's make a rare appearance on Amtrak Hiawatha #338 as they cruise thru Franksville, WI on February 20th, 2021. The Siemen's SC-44 Chargers that normally power these... (more)

Amtrak #130 looks like it has been in a bar fight as it leads #8, The Empire Builder thru Franksville, WI on its' reduced schedule on 12/14/2020.

CP 2204 leads train 286 with nearly 2 miles of auto racks thru Franksville, WI on Friday the 13th, 2020. It's always nice to see some non-GE power on these trains.

Last Run? Private car Dagny Taggart trails Amtrak #7 as is passes thru Franksville, WI on October 4th, 2020. This is reportedly the last run this car will make before it is confined to museum use ... (more)

Amtrak 192 leads special train #952 thru Franksville, WI on August 23rd, 2020. Behind the locos are 2 sets of Talgo cars used in Cascades service in the Northwest. The cars are being replaced and ... (more)

UP 1111 leads an office train thru Franksville, WI on June 6th, 2020. The train is on the UP's Milwaukee Sub, formerly the CNW's New Line.

CP Air Force unit 7023 brings a freight thru Franksville, WI (on the ex-MILW C&M Division) on July 8th, 2020.

Running on-time, the SB Empire Builder passes a NB Canadian Pacific freight just north of Franksville in rural Racine County.