The BNSF's Laurel Sub between Laurel and Great Falls is a critically undershot line. The northern portion gets some coverage, the southern end practically nothing. The Broadview Sub, an offshoot o... (more)

With the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in the distance, the land stretches out for miles and miles. Below, former NP 210 and CNW 873 head the local to Townsend.

At the end of 2020, the MRL unveiled two locomotives that were wrapped in two special schemes to show appreciation to both veterans and essential workers. The MRL 4404 was wrapped to thank Essenti... (more)

Thundering along the Yellowstone River at a location made famous by the icon NP historian Warren McGee, 20 cylinder SD45's continue to earn their keep, even as 2020 approaches 2021.

Rolling over Prickly Pear Creek, this is one of, if not the only, spots on the MRL where former NP 210 (MRL 109) is not on home rails. This is the 4.8 mile former Great Northern line from Helena t... (more)

Three classics zip an empty difco train west towards the pit under the last sun they will see for awhile. Not a common sight to see an original SD40 paired with two 20 cylinder SD45's in 2020!

While Jefferson Canyon is absolute solace in the morning, an 0730 departure means most days except maybe early to mid June will have you sweating out the light in the canyon. A train leaving White... (more)

Although the largest city in Montana, with the most rail served industries in the state, Billings is generally overlooked when it comes to people visiting Montana. Arriving at East Billings and cr... (more)

Instead of writing a long caption, I think I'll let this picture speak for itself.

At its peak, the MRL once owned 71 SD45's. Much like the WC, they became well known for their 20 cylinder motors. Over time the roster has been reduced to four, two in service and two in storage/s... (more)

The entire active SD45 fleet with a former UP SD40 up front pound up Bozeman Hill. Even with 56 cylinders they still put on a show lugging 37 side dumps to Whitehall. Standard cabs and side dumps,... (more)

In a rare move, a ballast train heads through the Canyon towards Logan at first light. Seeing an EB through here in the morning is pretty rare, as most trains depart Whitehall in the evening after... (more)

ML swings through the well known curves near Springdale headed to Laurel on a beautiful morning.

While the former NP mainline through Montana has many scenic spots, none is more overlooked, or undershot than the Billings/Huntley area. Due in large part to inaccessibility, but also for a lack ... (more)

Coal loads roll out of the cougar infested siding at Lockwood, where steep cliffs sandwich the tracks between the river. The new facility for grain and feed can be seen in the distance.