Former Missabe SD-M now owned by the Missabe Railroad Historical Society hauls empty covered hoppers north for storage outside Two Harbors on the NSSR.
Coal empties rolling off the double track on to single track south of Superior on the BNSF Lakes Sub in the late afternoon sun.
Restoration progresses at a good pace in the LSRM's shop restoring former WC 7495 back to its original roadname and number, Northern Pacific 3617. Once the cosmetic work is done the locomotive wil... (more)
Rolling around an elevated curve next I-35 with 68 empty coal hoppers that are being returned to revenue service.
Coming back from Two Harbors MN and rolling through east Duluth with a short passenger consist.
Heading home after a successful railfan weekend the engineer pour on the coals and produces some trademark Alco smoke as they roll by with a mixed train.
NRHS "Steam on the Range" convention excursion led by Soo Line 2719 rolls over the French River bridge during a round trip between Duluth and Two Harbors.
Rocky the Goat stands up proud on the side of the GN 400.
Hustle Muscle shows off for the GNHS convention in Duluth. Looks good in the new paint job.
Locomotive is now owned by the Missabe Railroad Historical Society. In the past few weeks the maroon paint job has been buffed to a shine and the underframe given a fresh coat of black. All work h... (more)
With the LSRM's vintage power tucked away, the BNSF ties on to the WPSX coal empties with modern day boring techo-toasters.
Crossing the Ryan Road north of Duluth, MN
Grand Rapids local departs Superior.
Heading over one of many steel bridges on the NSSR. The DM&IR 193 is along to assist in the backing out of Two Harbors if needed.
Working upgrade east of Duluth MN on the NSSR, heading to Two Harbors.