Sitting in the dead line we find SW1500 3408, SD9 6105, and GP9 1349...
The daily Willmar-Northtown rolls off the Wayzata Sub. at Harrison Street at 0937. Power is SD40-2 7847 (ex-BN, nee-BN/C&S, blt. Summer '78), SD40-2 6947 (ex-ATSF 5202, blt. 10/78), and SD9! 6184... (more)
Amtrak is lending power to tomorrow's excursion of the 261 down to Winona, MN.
A GP 10 and GP40 pull 6 cars around the wye on their way to Monticello, MN.
With six units in charge, inc. a CEFX SD45 rebuild, CP 8703 pulls its train up the approach to the Northtown overpass...
The H-DILLIN makes a rare apperance at Northtown with three of seven BN, ATSF and BNSF paint schemes present.
It seams fitting that two Soo SD60's lead six former Soo SD60's for interchange with the BNSF at Northtown.
Shuffling around the shops, the turntable and stored units are in the background...
A number of units await work north of the shops
Heading south out of Northtown the Soo units run under the Soo Line overpass - if you look close you can still read the old lettering...
Pulling into the yard with the Union job, caboose and all. Note the stored locomotives, the deadlines are growing again down there...
This section of the "Grand Rounds" provides a peek at Shoreham.
The matte IC black provides contrast against fall yellow.
Framed by trees fending off fall, the short 738 waits for the go-ahead signal.
The CP 290 has the usual set for power, CP/CEFX up front followed by UP units. Today the UP power was a big surprise though!
