The Proctor Roadswitch gracefully brings another load of taconite pellets down the hill for dock six.

A loaded ore train headed south out from the docks of Lake Erie.

With it's long string of hoppers loaded with Taconite Ore, B&LE 905 is working hard as it heads into the morning light.

Many railfans braved the cold to watch this train. With one B&LE tunnelmotor sitting at the shops retired who knows how much longer these ones will last.

B&LE 909 and DM&IR 308 work a loaded ore train south towards Proctor during a nice old fashioned Minnesota blizzard.

On a cold crisp November night these units sit under the sanding tower waiting for there next orders. (Photo taken with permission)

B&LE 903 leads a repainted Missabe sister north on ore empties for United Taconite. The Twin Ports area has over two feet of snow on the ground, a far cry from last year when we had a brown Chri... (more)

A loaded Minntac ore train thunders past the Keenan Switch in the siding at South Coons. All three of the remaining Missabe SD-Ms are in this shot (303/316 and 308).

B&LE 903 and 909 assist a long empty Potash train out of the Lake Superior basin near Proctor. Just a hint of fall colo complements the orange of the Bessemer sisters (assigned to the former DM&I... (more)

Peg transfer waiting for a crew.