DSS&A 101 and a passenger extra on the Knife River bridge as part of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum's Railfan Weekend.
Soo Line 2719, dolled up as DM&IR 403 for the Missabe Railroad Historical Society Convention, rolls towards Duluth on former DM&IR trackage.
SOO 2719 pulls over Scenic Highway 61 and begins to cause a few brake locks by the cars below who start looking at a magnificant piece a machinery pass by.
The first train to roll across the new bridge spanning Highway 61 is this covered hopper storage move using Missabe Railroad Historical Society ex-Missabe SD-M 316. This line is former DM&IR and c... (more)
In stark contrast to earlier in the day, the #101 shows off her new paint scheme in the shining sun.
Restored DSS&A 101 crosses Highway 61 on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. This bridge is slated to be replaced this winter.
Restored DSS&A 101 crosses Hanson Road near Knife River. This photo charter was organized by Steve Glischinski as part of Railfan Weekend 2009.
Headed back to Duluth and shown crossing the Knife River along the shore of Lake Superior. A beautiful fall day in northern Minnesota, more like August.
A good looking and great sounding ALCO chugs south towards the next photo shoot location.
WOAH! COMING AT YA! While all the other railfans were settling for posed shots, I went for the "off-the beaten path" shots, so to speak. No one else was around as the Hustle Muscle came blasting o... (more)
The Hustle Muscle looks mighty fine as the photo special pauses for the photographers.
Duluth South Shore and Atlantic RS-1 built in 1945 rebuilt in 65 on her maiden voyage after having been restored to life.
I'm sure there were days when this vintage SD ran over these very tracks in freight service.
With taconite production pretty much completely haulted in Minnesota... this is about the best DMIR action you can get these days.
DM&IR SD18 193 poses on the overpass over Old Hwy 61 at Knife River, Minn., on a rare winter move over the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Note the old Missabe emblems on the bridge, which is schedul... (more)
