A southbound CP manifest crawls over the BNSF Staples Sub at Detroit Lakes, MN.

A pair of cream/green BNSF SD70MACs lead a loaded GREX ballast train into the setting sun.

These three GEs were really working hard to keep their loaded ethanol train moving as they head east near Richards Spur.

An overpowered stack train makes its way through the new grade in downtown Detroit Lakes, MN.

After successfully navigating the BNSF diamond just north of town, The 785 is accelerating out of Detroit Lakes under county road 6.

SOO 4451 leads the 291 east through Detroit Lakes.

Heading down the new alignment at DL

BN 9804 pulls in with vintage NP equipment on The Mainstreeter on a damp, cold day in Minnesota. Notice the TOFC addition to the back of this train. Railroad: Burlington Northern Railroad
Locomotive: EMD F7(A)
Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA
Locomotive #: BN 9804
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: April, 1971

As the sun hugs the horizon, one last shot of the day is to be had. A 'classic' manifest in the form of a high priority freight screams westbound. The train had two classic SD40-2's for power, t... (more)

Pacing BNSF 734 near Detroit Lakes.

A couple more weeks and these beautiful trains will be running putting on a show for everyone along the CP lines. If you have the opportunity to see these trains, go for it! I'm glad I braved th... (more)

An ACe up front and an AC4400 pushing on the rear. More info at OutstateMinnesotaRail.

Eastbound grain loads pass alongside what will soon be the site of a realigned four-lane U.S. Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. The building seen on the left is the former Northern Pacific depot and is... (more)

Three SD70MAC's pull 113 loads for Becker. See Photo ID: 207072 for the empty coal train at Wadena, MN!