Double stacks for Corwith Yard in Chicago pass by a frozen inlet near the marina north of downtown Alma.

Priority merchandise for Galesburg, IL heads under the bridge to the observation platform at Lock and Dam #4.

Priority merchandise for the Belt Railway of Chicago cruises past the open water of the Mississippi River.

Eastbound rolls down the Mississippi River south of St.Paul passing a Peavy grain barge that is about to enter Lock and Dam no.4

LONG CABLE SHUTTER RELEASE WAS USED! BNSF 6111 flies over at 60mph as it makes it way down the Mississippi River. Shot with my 40d and 10-22 wide angle lens. I wish I could have used my XTi body f... (more)

There must be 20 or more people standing on the walk bridge across the tracks as the steam blows past them from SP 4449. The walk bridge crosses the tracks to a viewing platform of one of the Miss... (more)

A eastbound intermodal train rolls through the town of Alma, Wi. The train streched the whole length of this quiet town, that skirts the beautiful Mississippi River.

One of BNSF's customers, Dairyland Power, sits along the Mississippi River just outside the town of Alma, WI.

The parade of eastbound trains continues as this double stack train cruises past Lock and Dam #4 in Alma, WI.

BNSF 537's whole train is in view from this vantage point. A coal train destined for this power plant is only one more train away. You can also see the Mississippi River on the right, the town of ... (more)

This stack train crosses one of many bridges as it heads down the Mississippi River just outside Alma, WI.

Dairyland Power Cooperative, your coal has arrived.

A four axle wide cab runs through Alma, WI above 50 mph. This small town is only 2 or 3 streets wide, couple miles long, and fits between the the Mississippi River and cliff side. You can also see... (more)

A friendly wave from the head end greets onlookers and railfans as the MILW 261 hustles through Alma alongside the Mississippi. This was the 'circle trip' coinciding with the 2004 NRHS Convention... (more)

BNSF 7677 hauls a can train up the St. Croix Sub during a small break in the snow storm. The train is kicking up snow that hides the rest of the train.