A massive 60 car Belt Job eases down grade toward Park Jct and back to the Commercials home base to call it a day. See my RR videos @ www.youtube.com/user/SD457500
Train 632 roars down the main as it passes through the small town of Dakota, MN with a trio of ICE SD40-2s. Thankfully the sun popped out for literally seconds, giving us the light we had been wan... (more)
After getting down to Waseca, we headed over to Memorial Siding where we were greeted by a 636 loaded ethanol that was waiting for a crew. It would get moving about four hours later and meet and e... (more)
Early Morning Z train leaves Northtown
After successfully climbing up Stockton Hill, 487 continues its journey towards Waseca as its seen passing by the siding at Lewiston. The train will soon be 30 mph track, all of which is jointed r... (more)
Soo 2719 is seen doing track speed as it races through Palmers with its small train in tow. Video I took can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by3Au5lAI1E
The SOO/CP Northtown transfer exits Shoreham. Taken at 35th ave. bridge, a great shot to take train pics.
The daily TC&W STP turn waits for a new crew at Carol Ave before heading west again. Trailing behind the power are 94 cars, good sized train for the TC&W!
CP 283 rolls to a stop as it comes into Homer where it will meet CP 580 before getting on the move again.
CP 271 roars past a crewless 487 as it heads towards Minnesota City where it will pick up CITX 3059. It sure was nice to see two ICE units meeting on the River Sub.
Two GP40s back up into New Brighton to call it a day. This was the only time I remember seeing two GP40s power a train out of here.
A SOO transfer leaves Northown Yard headed for St.Paul
MNNR 82 leaves New Brighton with a RS18 for power.
In about a minute this WC train is going to shove back into New Brighton. This train was about 9,000 feet long!