Two new GEVO's tug an old ex-Milw unit past the Ammonia plant east of Glenwood Yard

"You drove 60 miles to catch a train you could've driven 15 miles to catch???" Had the economic times been better, and the flooding out west not hampered traffic on the CP, that thought may have ... (more)

At just over 7,000 ft, this 490 uses three GE's to get the job done. That cloud of smoke in the background was produced by the train.

With the storm of the year (possibly decade) bearing down, I figured i had a slight chance at catching a rare weekend operation on the OTVR. Like many shortlines, weekend work is "as needed". An... (more)

I'll take these any day over a new GE.

With a spectacular view of downtown St. Paul, we see the Empire Builder leaving said city behind as it continues its trip toward Chicago.

While leasers may not be the favorite of many people, getting three matched units together is pretty neat. After sitting most of the day in Tracy, they finally depart at 1700, and are near the Mi... (more)

Flangers and fenceposts. Thats about all you're gonna find out here, apart from the occasional DMVW train.

Just out from the siding back in town, a pair of veteran EMD products have their rail train back up to speed curving around Elbow Lake.

Six! Count 'em. Six SD40's lead this mornings 291 north (railroad west) through Alexandria. Awesome sight and sound.

CP 5947 and twin CP 5909 head up the 290 just north of Forada. Though they are less than 10 miles from the end of their trip, they still have to meet a westbound before terminating in Glenwood. ... (more)

After running light to Hankinson, ND to pick up grain empties dropped off by the Canadian Pacific, a pair of DMVW SD45's are in the last half mile of their return trip to Oakes to be loaded.

Hot on the tail of BNSF 6096 is BNSF 960.

Just starting out down the Minnesota Prairie Line, a pair of TCW units brings some hoppers and tanks to customers along the former Chicago & Northwestern line.

CEFX 1031 glides east toward Glenwood with the courthouse looming in the background.