BLE 909 leads an empty ore train for Minntac north on the Missabe Sub passing a stopped L568 at Keenan.

U711 heads onto the main at South Fairlane for a run down the Missabe Sub to Proctor.

BLE 909 south arrives at Proctor with loads from Minntac.

Taconite pellets for Proctor/Duluth cross over the Whiteface River, north of Kelsey.

BLE 909 is south of Kelsey with a loaded ore train from Minntac.

A loaded ore train from Minntac heads south through Iron Junction for Proctor and eventually the dock at Duluth.

A loaded ore train for Proctor/Duluth hammers the south switch at Alborn behind a trio of classic EMDs.

Minntac Loads wind their way south towards Proctor Yard behind BLE 909.

Minntac-Proctor ore loads head through Iron Junction.

Ore loads head south at Mile 25 of CN's Missabe Sub.

BLE 909, CN 5349 and DMIR 406 team up to haul 141 loads of taconite towards Proctor and eventually the docks at Duluth.

U711's loads head into TWC territory behind BLE SD40T-3 909.

BLE 909 takes Minntac loads back to Two Harbors.

A steamy load of taconite pellets departs Mintac behind three tunnel motors on a cold, windy and snowy April afternoon.

A late evening sun highlights the B&LE 909 and DM&IR 408 as they lead a T-bird load near the end of a beautiful day on the range.