For years mining has taken place in northeastern Minnesota and the DM&IR has served those mines by moving the finished taconite pellet product to the docks of Duluth and Two Harbors, MN where it i... (more)
The former DW&P Depot near the end of Chestnut Street in Virginia, MN provides the background for a couple of guys fishing on Silver Lake on a Sunday evening. The three story depot was built in 19... (more)
The giant sleeps today. With the ability to dig 16 inches down, move 2000 tons of material per hour while traveling at working speeds of 2 m.p.h. and weighing in at a large 406,000 lbs. not to m... (more)
A loaded Minorca limestone train uses the former DW&P main line to access the Minorca plant. The train is seen here passing by the former DW&P yard at Virginia, MN.