South Dakota, where the winters make Cottonwood trees look like bonsai.

Fog and little bit of snow fill the air as the 571 works its way west towards next crew change at Phillip. This crew went to work at 10 am at Pierre and will get into Phillip around 19:30, a total... (more)

The Huron, SD, to Rapid City, SD, freight train rolls west with 70 cars towards next crew change at Philip. With new management on the CP, things have been cut back on the DM&E causing trains to r... (more)

The daily Huron to Rapid City freight trundles over Powell Creek at 10 mph. With wood trestles and jointed rail, a lot of work needs to be done before this line is hauling coal.