A trio of SD70MACs leads Ardoch coal loads northward over the wooden bridge at milepost 4 as they head for their final stop 20 miles ahead.

Coal loads bound for the Crystal Sugar stockpile at Ardoch roll northward out of Grand Forks with a thankfully rearward-facing ACe in tow.

A mixed set of power inches forward around the coal loop as hoppers are dumped out of view to the right. The pickup truck serves as a crew vehicle for trips to the "facilities."

Ardoch coal loads reverse toward Grand Forks to reach the Passenger Main in the first light of the day.