BN 6117 was the first of 10 Phase 3 SD9s acquired by Great Northern in April 1958 and were not acquired for Mesabi Iron Range duties. This unit was GN 590, and 590-597 were non dynamic brake units... (more)
BN 5675 wears a fresh coat of paint at Minneapolis Jct. in January 1973. It is difficult identifying former NP U28Cs from the earlier U25Cs as both models used the large picture window windshield ... (more)
BN SD45 6534 built in August 1971 is paired up with former GN SD45, BN 6454. Note that 6534 has NP style side windows on the cab (ala GE) as well as extended range dynamic brakes which became the ... (more)
A consist of BN motive power including BN GP40 3001 & a former CBQ GP30 pose behind a group of ice crystals created by water dripping and freezing from the former CB&Q steam engine water tank. At ... (more)
BN 511, a former CB&Q NW2 built in April or May 1941, handles switching chores at the former Burlington Yard in North La Crosse, WI. Note the CB&Q wood reefer and TOFC trailer in the background. I... (more)