CP 8648 heads westward under speed restriction.

Look at that fresh paint! BNSF 2871 and BNSF 2001 patiently wait for their crew to take them westward to Grand Forks, ND.

BNSF 5277 leads stacks eastbound just outside of Lake Park, MN.

DMIR 413 heads southbound with limestone empties.

A couple SD40-2s creep past Gerdau Ameristeel as some of the last remaining fall colors cling to the trees.

Still showing the signs of a BNSF unit in H1 paint, this FURX leads a stack train to the west.

Loaded and pulling hard.

My first attempt on the old SOO Line Bridge located between Little Falls and Royalton yields BNSF 5424 as it heads west. This train would stop a short distance later near Gregory and wait for a co... (more)

BNSF 2967 hits track speed after coming from a complete stop to let an Amtrak (which was running 6 hours late) pass through.

The "Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety" makes an appearance in Saint Paul, MN. It's nice to see two bright CP Geeps on the point!

DMIR 401 fully loaded with limestone is about to cross through a 4 way intersection.

214 was getting a work out today. Here it is seen near Eveleth, MN.

I spent a total of 3 hours in this location tonight and was only able to catch a couple westbounds in favorable light. No complaints though as any time spent trackside=good time. This CP freight... (more)

Three CSX units limp into Pig's Eye Yard. The second unit of this consist wasn't doing so well. Eventually the two lead units would be cut away so that the second unit could be taken into the shop... (more)