Back in late 2022, the CN moved a bunch of SD70M-2s to the Waterloo to Kirk Yard trains for captive service. Pairs, trios, and a 5-pack of solid EMD's were used out of Waterloo to power 338 east. ... (more)
The Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest train climbs over the 1st hill in the Winthrop Curves. The train is sporting a trio of SD70's today as they drag 9400 tons of Iowa freight east. Non-AC power is ... (more)
The GTW Heritage unit for CN made a visit to Iowa on 337/338. Here, the motor heads back to Chicago on a heavy 338. Lucky for us, a GTW blue GP38 also got an invite for the trip to Dubuque. 338 is... (more)
The last couple days the fog has set in around the Waterloo area. Nice white trees make for a sweet backdrop as the daily Waterloo to Kirk Yard manifest begins the trek east. Here the train rolls ... (more)
The CN 8952 Pokes out of One West as the work begins on putting E 251 away.
Clouds roll in as 251 from Flat Rock rolls towards CN McAllister for Battle Creek Yard. 12,000 foot of train to be put away awaits the crew.
CN 8904 & CN 5683 lead CN 323, which is about to cross from the Freight Track to the Transfer Track. The Transfer Track is rarely used for through freights these days.
NS #290 cruises across the Chattahoochee River and into Atlanta on its way to Savannah
Having spent less than 10 years in service on Florida East Coast Railway in paint inspired by Alaska Railroad, the first four SD70M-2 are being sent off to new owners. #103 survives as VTR #432, #... (more)
CN 305 is departing Turcot Ouest after changing crews. The train will soon come to a halt, as the inbound crew noticed a stuck brake on one of the cars.
CN's GTW HU Leads A Northbound Stacker Passed A BNSF Relative At Braid.
After setting off cars near Turcot Ouest, CN 322 is heading to the Courcelle Street crossing to pick up the conductor.
CN X276 has a 276-axle long train as it approaches Dorval Station with a pair of SD70M-2s (CN 8842 & CN 8917) for power and a consist of autoracks.
CN 322 is passing Turcot Ouest with a pair of SD70M-2s as it sets off cars for CN 400.
Single Track Through Hancock. After repairs were completed on the bridge in from Sparrow Bush, New York to Millrift, Pennsylvania across the Delaware River, a short SU-100 was operated, fol... (more)