DM&IR 212 leads B&LE 900 and an IC unit around the curve at the south end of Proctor Yard with a loaded ore train for Dock 6. The 2330 PRS crew picked up the train at the north end of the yard and... (more)
U-715 speeds south at track speed through Sax, MN with maroon DMIR 215 leading. The clouds would increase as the train continued south, leaving the bright blue skies seen here behind.
North Shore Scenic Railroad power set brings coal empties back to the BNSF in some sweet light. I figured I would take one day to shoot these moves, as I will be working the next 9! Here we see 1... (more)
Ironic in that the neighborhoods aren't so welcoming any more, at least to revenue making coal trains. I figured I would take one day to shoot these moves, as I will be working the next 9! Here w... (more)
I figured I would take one day to shoot these moves, as I will be working the next 9! Here we see 124 coal cars heading back to the BNSF for interchange. #316 is owned by the MRHS and maintained j... (more)
southbound raw ore train Culver, MN
A short 82-car train of ore from Minntac eases down the 2.9% grade into Two Harbors on a snowy Saturday.
As light snow falls Missabe 404 and an IC SD40-3 ease downgrade into Two Harbors with a short 82-car train of ore.
A nice power set handles ore loads for dumping in Duluth. Repainted Missabe SD38-2s 211 and 212 sandwich Bessemer 900. Sister B&LE 904 is expected in Proctor shortly after being reassigned to the... (more)
Ore empty for Minntac rolls through heavy snow north of Two Harbors at Highland.
The last Missabe painted tunnel motor approaches Iron Junction will it will take the Iron Range Sub to the docks at Two Harbors.
The last Missabe painted tunnel motor departs Minntac for Two Harbors on a beautiful October afternoon.
Steam from warm taconite pellets hang over Proctor yard on a cold (-15F) morning.
DMIR 215 leads limestone empties south through Iron Junction back to Proctor.
T-Bird Loads roll off of the Missabe Sub and into the plant with another load of raw ore.
