There is a lot going on in this shot, needs to enlarged to truly appreciate. On the left, the former DMIR caboose stands guard as the ship (aptly stenciled BIG LIFT) and its crew ready for the big... (more)

The Missabe was always known for having very well maintained rail and ballast. After the CN takeover, things went downhill. Just a few weeks ago an engineer remarked that he was amazed the Missabe... (more)

TASTE THE RAINBOW! Must be enlarged to truly appreciate. What I believe to be the "car is still sealed" tags are littered around the elevator to make it look as if the geese are munching on skittl... (more)

Where I work. NW5 is getting its engine worked on again, as we hold a certain blue guy hostage...

Just when you thought CN couldn't degrade the Missabe any further...

Conductors eyes nearly glaze over as he receives the news that a SB ore train will delay his train's progress out of Two Harbors towards Wales on a cold 1986 night. Behind him the hostler waits fo... (more)

The Rarest Locomotive in the United States? I could not find a picture of this locomotive on the internet anywhere. This locomotive is owned by the FRA, and is used at the TTCI site for testing. N... (more)

The first and only time this private car has ever ever run on the NSSR. It was in town as part of the NRHS Special. The neat thing is that it is called the Kitchi Gammi, the Ojibwe name for Lake S... (more)

After 3 1/2 years of work, the former Great Northern NW5 #192 was nearly completely rebuilt engine wise. June 6th, 2011 was the first time she was moved under load in nearly 4 years, and will take... (more)

One of the most famous locomotives in the LSRM's collection (on permanent loan from the MHS) the William Crooks was James J. Hill's crown jewel. Because of his love for the engine it was saved fro... (more)

Lots of buzz over the newly repainted CN #102... besides the fact that it never leads the overly large and out of place CN logo still keeps these two gorgeous motors as the classiest in the fleet ... (more)

Sometimes on the railroad s*** happens, and this is a perfect example. With some acetylene and a BFH (Big F***ing Hammer is the technical term) the #316 was fixed up and headed back to move more c... (more)

Slowly reentering civilization, the Logan Local claws up the 2.2% grade as it crosses over the first of two ancient wooden trestles on the last part of the trip to Harrison. Note the "repairs... (more)

The Reserve Mining Company lives on as the #1223 is prepped for service inside the ancient E&LS roundhouse. I know this has become overkill and annoying, but I cannot emphasis enough that this ... (more)

The pride and joy of the E&LS. Although it looks a little worse for wear, the #400 still operates around Escanaba as needed. The #300 doesn't operate much on the road anymore, but is kept spotless... (more)