This is a Rare Photo of The Soo Line's Alco FA-1

A very colorful WC Transfer runs up to the T Yard with the ex Rock Island 4379 leading the IC 6250(ex BN),GTW 5938(ex KCS), and the GCFX 6072(ex CN). Great to see the GTW again.

Just after departing Shoreham Yard, #4302 crosses a side channel of the Mississippi River onto Nicollet Island.

SOO Called This One The Buldog Because of It's Chopped Nose

A stack train heads east off the North Runner as the WC transfer waits its turn at Northtown Yard.

A tale of times on the once colorful CN. This sunrise captured the WC 6003, WC 7592, and the WC 6948. Now, all of these have been retired, and the 7592 is scrapped.

The luxury accommodations of the Cedar Rapids skytop lounge...

The incredible Super Dome - one of the highlights of the 261 fleet.

The CP Steam crew works hard all day before the double header to make sure 2816 looks its best.

A rare combination - SD9 and GEVO both coming back to the fuel racks. The SD9 was working with the GEVO on a mainline train earlier in the day, not bad for a 50 year old unit. Makes you wonder whe... (more)