Although not as scenic as the 10th, 4th or even 3rd Sub, the MRL's 2nd Sub still has plenty to offer and contrary to belief is not flat or straight. Seen here curving through the classic eastern M... (more)
Consecutively numbered elephant style 40's dig in as they slide through the bluffs near Columbus. Certainly a nice sight considering all 4 new ACe's are on property at this point.
MRL 4403, MRL 4402 on the L-M nearly through passing (off in the far distance) the site of a 40+ loaded coal car derailment just west of Columbus, MT along the Yellowstone River
With the temps reaching 101, open doors are the rule as the crew tries to catch any breeze they can. With a short train they will have a good run to Helena as they curve around the scenic Yellowst... (more)
With new power slated to arrive later this summer, this will likely be the last period that these units are regulars on LM/ML type trains. Although ACe's handle most of the assignments, smaller SD... (more)