In a somewhat unusual move, 3 LS&I Alligators bring a coal train up the hill from Marquette to Eagle Mills. It was a bit of a hike to get to the Dead River trestle, but the results were worth it.

LS&I 2501,2300,2301 lug 120 empties up the hill between Marquette and Eagle Mills near the US-41 bridge.

LS&I 2501,2302,2303 head up the 7AM Hill Job near Empire Jct. The Hill Job started the day with a trip to Tilden mine as no loads for the dock were available at Eagle Mills. While the train made a... (more)

LS&I 2402,2400,2405 roll the 7AM Hill Job west over Morgan trestle with 120 empties during the last sping of LS&I Alco operations.

LS&I 2301, 2300, 2501 getting ready to depart Eagle Mills yard with the 2nd trip of the day to the docks. July 6, 1988 turned out to be a extremely hot day and as the afternoon progressed a number... (more)