We made a big family vacation to Yellowstone in June. The boys hope to see the MRL for the 1st time before it is gone. I figured the Bozeman Turn was a good bet to try and get the 1 evening we had... (more)

With a 16:00 departure from Laurel, this Laurel to Bozeman local is pretty popular chase on the MRL 2nd Sub. Back in May 2002 the job has a green signal at West Rapids so the engineer pours on the... (more)

With a 16:00 departure from Laurel, this Laurel to Bozeman local is pretty popular chase on the MRL 2nd Sub. Back in May 2002 the job pokes along following a grain train west, while meeting a few ... (more)

Montana Rail Link’s 840 local, the Helena local, returns from the cement plant at Montana City and is approaching East Helena, Montana on July 7, 2022. MRL EMD SD45 No. 355 and EMD GP9 No. 109 a... (more)

Montana Rail Link's Helena local works Ash Grove cement in beautiful late afternoon light on a cold first day of March. This will be the last March that sees MRL as an independant railroad.

After working Montana City, the MRL's Helena Local heads back up the 13th Subdivision through East Helena, Montana to get back on the mainline and head towards Townsend. In the lead is MRL 355, th... (more)

The Montana Rail Link's "Bozeman Bullet" descends Bozeman Pass during the final hours of light with 355 on the point.

Racin’ home. MRL 355 is in the lead of the Helena local, as they crest Winston Hill at East Winston.

Bozeman turn over the top
Led by SD45 No. 355, Montana Rail Link’s Bozeman turn descends Bozeman Pass at West End, Montana, on a rainy afternoon of July 2, 2019.

Into the storm
With four cars for Helena Yard, Montana Rail Link’s Helena local climbs Winston Hill past milepost 215 and toward some stormy weather east of Winston Montana, on the af... (more)

The LB local featured one of the last remaining SD45's in service on the MRL back in May 2022. On this beautiful Friday evening the job got a 16:00 call time at Laurel. Many chased the job across ... (more)

The LB local featured one of the last remaining SD45's in service on the MRL, and with a 16:00 call time at Laurel, the chase was on this beautiful Friday evening as many chased the job across the... (more)

MRL SD45 355 pulls a cut of lime hoppers out of the American Chemet siding on the Montana City Branch.

MRL's Helena-Townsend turn races back to Helena with 3 cars and arguably the best looking engine on MRLs active roster leading.

MRL SD45 355 and GP9R 109 depart Townsend heading back west to Helena.