Rounding the curve in Elk River, MN.

Coal headed for Wadena, MN.

Westbound frieght.

A westbound general merchandise train blows past the Great River Energy plant.

This time, the local, en route back to St. Cloud on a fridgid day.

A mini blizzard ensued thanks to this westbound train.

Hybrid steam/diesel? No, this Twin Cities-bound St. Cloud local leaves a power plant in the distance.

This track inspector returns back to the cities.

A hot shot speeds west with the help of CSX 7562.