The signal is gone, but the utility box is still locked.
A trio of Dash 9s literally roaring by heading west out of the BNSF Northtown yard
A tie crane loads cars with discarded ties on a siding.
The second meeting with this frieght. On approach to Northtown.
A lineup waiting for work
This general freight moves towards Northtown, MN.
Finally heading into Northtown.
This cab was occupied... From Everett, WA, this train is waiting about a mile outside of Northtown.
Where the magic is made.
MC 81 was originally Canadian Pacific 8771, built 1958, rebuilt to CP Rail 1812 at Angus in 1982, sold to Minnesota Commercial 9/98. Kodak Royal Gold 200, Canon AE-1, Tokina 35-70mm f3.5
A section waiting to be used.
Consecutive units 2029 and 2030 switch on the BNSF main with Minneapolis in the background.
A loaded coal train heads south.
Northbound with a string of CSX refers.