What was once a common sight, now long gone are the Alcos on New Brighton bound trains, now returns with a pair of them for the WC corn extra. 313 is Ex GBW, still retains the same number (and num... (more)
Will Lorhbach with three SD40-2s screams through New Brighton in Notch 8, with one of the first Dresser Turns of the year.
Classified as a SD40-2R, it's an upgraded SD40A.
The transfer, back on the main, is heading for Northtown.
With only 3,000 HP, and 3,200 ton, Corey wont be making the fastest time through the country sides of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Rare power for the transfer today. IC 1019 pulls some cars out of 3 track while the IC 6254 waits for a crew to take an extra to Stanley.
Ed Patten, after hiring on at the CB&Q in 66',going to the Rock Island till shutdown,the CNW,the WC, and the CN, now finds himself at his last time at the throttle.
This UP led CN stack train rolls by some dirty snow piles left over from the winter season.
The old soldier rolls on. A friend once told me that "these are the good ole' days", and if you keep thinking that, good things will happen. He was definately right...
WC 6005 of Algoma Central heritage is one of the rare group of WC 6 axles that will see more life on the CN system. The SD45s definately have had there day, sadly.
The 6005 heads out of the yard as WC conductor Jason Brundin looks for any dragging equipment.
The 6916 barrels out of New Brighton with Ed Patten, old Rock Island engineer, in charge.
The 7495 leads the 6006 onto the mainline, and will soon be ready for an air test. I sure did cherish this day.
A very late R916, but with a great oppurtunity for shots, sits idle in the yard after dying on hours.
A beautiful ALL WC consist, led by an SD45, comes off the wye after waiting in the yard for a CP Rock Train.
