Parked temporarily at CN's Keenan Yard, this all-rail will eventually load taconite pellets at the U.S. Steel Minntac plant before heading south.

The DPU on an all-rail ore train kicks up fresh powder as it rolls through Cloquet.

Two DPU units relieve some drawbar pressure by pushing this empty taconite train along the CN Missabe Subdivision heading to U.S. Steel Minntac for loading.

A BNSF All-Rail train heads uphill into U.S. Steel Minntac for loading. This train is presumably going to the Edgar Thompson Works when it's trip is complete.

As I stood waiting for the train, I heard the engine number on the scanner. I figured it was that nasty faded H2 with the big bloody nose and nearly put my gear away. Luckily I stood ready and s... (more)