After SOO 6054 failed in route, the crew had to rearrange the power placing the third unit in the lead. They're seen at Maple Springs as they try and gain speed, down one unit.
Three units is common on the Empire Builder in the winter. Number 8 is seen running through Maple Springs with the Lake City elevator in the background.
A "Friends of the Milwaukee 261" excursion compliments the fall colors. A nice touch is the magnetic Hiawatha Logo on the front of the clean Amtrak unit.