UP 2000, a UP local operating as a caboose hop passes MILW SD9 502 and the big hook at Auburn siding, Auburn, WA. The MILW crew is cleaning up a minor derailment involving a Thrall all-door lumber... (more)
After spring 1973 detours, MILW was back to "normal" with their rebuilt RSC2s providing road service for their 6 day a week freight between Eau Claire and Winona, MN. SDL39s were also be... (more)
MILW 585 and 68C back their train east from their downtown Eau Claire yard onto C&NW's eastbound main track near Eau Claire tower. Once on C&NW, the train will head west to St. Paul Pig's Eye Yard... (more)
MILW 68C waits to go on duty at the boutique sized Eau Claire yard. In May 1973 the Milwaukee was detouring to Eau Claire from St. Paul via C&NW due to flooding and deteriorating track on their br... (more)
I was fortunate enough to hitch a short ride with the Milwaukee Road crew in F7A 68C while they started putting their train together in Eau Claire. This fireman side view shows the east end of the... (more)