The "Valley" eastbound sits on the main to foul the engine track as Engineer Rude walks the consist giving his power a once over. That may be the inbound "Valley" power from Ch... (more)
We're ready to get on our power at Portage,WI. for a trip in the east end freight pool on train 246. We've got three or four of Milwaukee Road's rebuilt GP9's into GP20's. Actually their 1800 hp u... (more)
We're on train 246 the Valley eastbound on two lead in the Portage Yard. Train 262 the Thunderhawk from Tacoma,WA. is coming down the westward main. Most likely there will be a passenger train com... (more)
We're stopped in the clear on two lead waiting for Amtrak's Empire Builder. Because our lead GP38 crapped out on the engine track we've stolen the East Patrol's locomotive the 545....it must be a ... (more)