Wilson gives a wave as he haules some of the final loads from the idled Marathon Pulp mill.

THE LAST CARS TO LEAVE PULP STORAGE -- On a beautiful Monday morning, the final 7 cars are pulled out of the warehouse. The mill ran from 1946-2009.

Pulling three loads and a bad order up to the CP. The now idled mill rests in the morning light.

The final woodchip cars are spotted at the receiver. The mill will be idled indefinitely once the softwood chip pile to the right is emptied. This is expected to be within a few days. The CAT D7 c... (more)

The days are ticking away for firing this beast up. Four days earlier it was announced that Marathon Pulp would shut down for an indefinite period of time once the woodchips are cleaned out.

I just couldnt pass this scene up! As a Laidlaw Pete pulls away with a load bound for Pennsylvania, I pull away with 15 truck loads (5 boxes) of pulp for Memphis, TN and Chester, PA!

Ever wonder how we fuel up...? Taking on only 1908 Litres of Diesel Fuel (truck ran empty) from Bluewave Energy/Shell.

Doing what ALCO's do best! (Actually I cheated... full independent, and 10mph) -44C with wind chill!

Locomotives parked outside the office

After scaling nine loaded chip cars (avg @ 85000KG's) we prepare to head down to spot for Northern Woodchip

The guys bring down 9 loads for Paul to unload, with another 4 in the afternoon. With the 13 chip cars, just shy of 100 semi trucks will deliver woodchips to the plant.

Took this photo while waiting to give Pulp Storage a second switch.

Cabshot of a MLW S13u

Sodium Chlorate is used in the pulping process. Cars are placed here before being placed in the chlorate shed.

Idling in front of the locomotive shed. Note: The cold air mixing with Lake Superior creating the steam on the lake.