Three IC Operation Lifesaver units thunder through Zim enroute to Proctor. Unfortunate that they no are longer black (thank you taconite dust) and that there is no snow... it was 48 degrees out. C... (more)

On a shortline railroad crewmembers have to take on different jobs. Normally a section crew would have come through and blown out these switches. Not here in the middle of the frozen tundra. The e... (more)

Taconite empties blast north towards the mines as they scream through West Saunders in the company notch. This train did not operate with a DPU, an unusual practice nowadays.

The rare B&LE trio thunders through Munger in a snow squall as they head for United Taconite and a long day on 'da Range.

No mistaking the DM&IR #215! While #211 and #212 are down for maintenance at least Proctor put a clean unit on the E-Lead...

A very freshly repainted BLE #900 takes a little of the sting off of discovering a bunch of pines have grown up and ruined a beautiful curve shot there. This is what I managed. I'm not sure who pa... (more)

With a storm fast approaching, former Missabe #316 gets ready to pull up the sag at Palmers.

I guess its too much to hope for nice units on a milestone train for the CP... But the power is fine by me! The widest load ever handled out of Port Terminal is about 2 hours into their journey. I... (more)

As modern (for the WSOR) power gets worked on, a safety sign from the WICT days still conveys its message.

Heading into the sunset, the deep blue sure looks great when its clean.

Rods Down Diesel Style. Alot of the steam guys wont post a picture of a steam engine unless it has its rods down, which apparently show power. This has to be the diesel equivalent, as hot air and ... (more)

Soo in your face! Transfer heads back to Stinson Yard with big power.

7 Tilden shoves back into the yard after pulling up on the Pellet Plant lead for headroom.

Went wide here as pellets for Two Harbors roll down the hill. A few miles later engine troubles would bring this train to a crawl and they would limp into Allen Jct. to await rescue.

Proctor Road Switch moves cars around in the yard.