Three SD40-2's lead 74 cars to the CP. This is about the only train you'll see leave Northtown with BNSF SD40-2's on it.
Number 8 makes its way past downtown Saint Paul running about three to four hours late; most likely due to engine problems.
The character of the steam engine from above.
As if on cue, the SP 4449 smokes it up for the onlookers above.
In some of the last usable moments of daylight an EMD powered Union Pacific freight heads west.
The shadows were getting longer and patience was wearing thin but fortunately I waited it out with fellow railfan Robert Ball to capture a westbound in sweet evening light. What a beautiful summe... (more)
Coke empties cross the Robert Street lift bridge behind an AC4400CW and surprisingly enough an SD60. With the down turn in the economy the SOO SD60's are sidelined for an increase in traffic maki... (more)
Taken from hotel window, 16 th floor
The fireworks are about to begin over St. Paul along the Mississippi River as an on time Amtrak #7 skirts along the river and through Dayton's Bluff. Thanks for the invite from Nick Benson and Joh... (more)
Coal empties head out of Pig's Eye.
Bird's Eye view of Pig's Eye (with all three towers).
CP transfer job runs north out of Pig's Eye, while CP's welded rail train waits to be called south.
