A Proctor Roadswitch eases towards the ore docks in Duluth with a loaded train.

DM&IR SD9 168, the only original Missabe unit in this set, does its part to help lift ore empties up from the ore dock in Duluth to the yard at Proctor. The old veteran would be off the roster the... (more)

An IC SD40-3 and repainted sister help lift ore empties up Proctor Hill along with CN SD40u 6024.

Some sweet afternoon light finally breaks through the storm clouds that were hanging over the area most of the day as a former Oakway SD60 leads a short 18 car limestone train up Proctor Hill from... (more)

This view shows the three main bulk commodities handled by the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior for transloading into ships. On the far left is grain, at the top is western coal and in the center... (more)

A 4-pack of CN power pull a short 18 car limestone train up Proctor hill.

A 4-pack of CN power pull a short 18 car limestone train up Proctor hill.

A clean SD60 and a trio of SD40-2Ws haul 17 limestone loads up the hill, leaving Duluth/Superior behind.

A former Oakway SD60 leads a short 17-car limestone load up the ramp to Collingwood as it begins its assault on Proctor Hill.

Between CN and BNSF northern Minnesota is a haven for veteran EMD second generation diesels. Here seven EMDs lift limestone up Proctor Hill (three SD40-2W, one SD60, two SD40-3s and an SD40T-3). ... (more)

It seemed like everytime we lined up for a shot on this National Train Day, clouds rushed overhead. Not this time, the clouds were over Rice's Point as a former Oakway SD60, looking great in new p... (more)

A combined Proctor Roadswitch and limestone power seven-unit consist powers up Proctor Hill just after a snow squall had moved through the area.

Some of the many fans in town for the 261 line the overpass at Spirit Mountain as this short 17-car limestone train works towards Proctor in beautiful late afternoon light.

An ore train eases towards the ore dock after another wet snowfall.

A trio of veteran EMDs ease ore loads down Proctor Hill towards Dock 6.