Once the BN got their 2 orders of SD60s in 1989/1991, they threw them into heavy unit trains service. Alot of them went into coal service, but eventually some ended up in taconite service as well ... (more)

A couple of BN SD60Ms have a coal train in tow as they pass the elevator at New Salem, ND. It was a very nice looking elevator. I believe this is an eastbound but my memory isn't very good these d... (more)