Pleanty of business to keep three jobs going on this round-the-clock branchline. Rich Farmland and the Bakken oil field equal a success story for the Canadian Pacifics' New Town Sub.
I'd say it's about time for a rebuild, and perhaps a coat of paint.
The 4211 patiently awaits its next assignment.
Westbound coal empties meet an eastbound freight at Carroll Iowa.
This old work horse gets ready to call it a day after a spin on the human powered turntable. It must have been quite a sight to watch her switch at Shoreham back in the day.
Getting ready for the climb up snob hill! It's too bad digital cameras weren't around 70 years ago!
Old SOO 353 smokes it up as she heads for the last station stop of the day at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. It's quite an event with everything from steam shovels to a working saw... (more)
A west bound freight prepares to head under US 30 just west of West Side Township.
The first half of a brand new train for CP. Crude Oil originating from New Town, ND enroute to Louisiana via Union Pacific. The outbound crew will lift the second half of the train at Fesseden, ND... (more)
One of the better wrecks I've seen in the BNSF yard. Hopefully no one was hurt.
At least they stayed upright. Just another reason why you should always take the camera with you. Luckily I had time to run home and grab mine.
The 3pm Stinson has cut off their drag and heads for the end of the railroad where the engineer will change ends and head back through a clear alley so that they can begin switching the transfer t... (more)
The afternoon job begins making their doubles that will make up a transfer for Superior.
Awaiting assignment at Superior.
The 4603 gets a quick break while the locomotive engineer changes ends.
