A 4-unit MRL mid-train helper set assists an 18,917 ton coal train, the heaviest ever to traverse Mullan Pass, out of Helena. The fourth unit, 4300, is not working and more power will be added at ... (more)

MRL's only manifest heads towards Helena after picking up 30 cars from the "Montana Western of BNSF" interchange at Garrison. An extra engine will be picked up at Elliston for the trip up the hil... (more)

I get a nice suprise on my birthday as a set of MRL SD70ACe helpers stop on a red signal then move east over Mullan Pass.