A trio of MRL blue SD40-2s lead a combined Jimbo and empty rail train back to Missoula, MN along the MRL 10th subdivision. MRL 255 MRL 257 MRL 259

Wide open just west of Craver.

With temps hitting 101, the open door is the only air conditioning available. LM is starting to leave the flat land of eastern MT and slowly enter the more rocky and hill terrain of the 2nd Sub.

With the temps reaching 101, open doors are the rule as the crew tries to catch any breeze they can. With a short train they will have a good run to Helena as they curve around the scenic Yellowst... (more)

Rounding the corner, this trio is putting on quite the show as they head west.

Moments away from an impending storm, the excellent trio has the LM at track speed at they approach Big Timber.

With new power slated to arrive later this summer, this will likely be the last period that these units are regulars on LM/ML type trains. Although ACe's handle most of the assignments, smaller SD... (more)

MRL 255 prepares to end the hunting its been committing to on the run up Mullan Pass as it and three other EMDs exit the west tunnel portal at Blossburg. PLEASE NOTE: This image is a prime example... (more)

Three of MRLs fine second generation EMDs (along with a BNSF SD70MAC) struggle up the 2.2% grade on the east side of Mullan Pass.

While the "Black Fog of Blossburg" isn't as impressive as it once was, the sight of blue SD40s leading anything over the Continental Divide west of Helena makes for an awe inspiring sigh... (more)

While the "Black Fog of Blossburg" isn't as impressive as it once was, the sight of blue SD40s leading anything over the Continental Divide west of Helena makes for an awe inspiring sigh... (more)

Three MRL SD40-2XRs lead the BNSF's LAUPAS as the train fights the east side of Mullan Pass just east of Austin. Word has spread that this may be the last trip on this specific freight for the 40s... (more)

Another shot from my short chase of the MRL duo that recently visited Minnesota. After getting my shot with the barn, since they were routed ... (more)

No, it's not the "2nd most photographed barn in Montana" found along the Montana Rail Link east of Missoula, but can you blame me for wanting to capture this visiting pair of MRL SD40-2X... (more)

In an extremely rare sight, a pair of MRL SD40's head up a priority Northtown to Laurel freight, and are seen here just before entering the Willmar yard at Kandiyohi, MN. In 5 miles, they'll chang... (more)