Slowing to tie the train down on the siding, today's 493 has an all-Soo consist coming into Portage.
Thanks to a hot railfan tip, here's the consist of my day, 4 SD60s including one SD60M, a white Soo GP38-2 banger, and ex-Milw. bandit switcher to boot. Thanks Keats, I'll take it!
A variety of power from CP train 258, NS 38T, rests on the old CNJ main. Apparently the crew forgot to turn the headlights off when they were finished their work. The three other engines in the ... (more)
G396-31 backs into the fuel pads for a fill-up before heading east.
A neat SOO Line SD60 leads G396 east under the old NYC signal bridge at CP 168.
8 SD60s all in the SOO red/white scheme. The trailing six units are from the SOO's first SD60 order, and have the SOO on the hood painted through with a black line and CEFX su... (more)
It seams fitting that two Soo SD60's lead six former Soo SD60's for interchange with the BNSF at Northtown.
Loaded Unit Coal Train from Roseport, MN. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)
Time-sensitive Manifest Train from Bensenville - St. Paul. (Canon EOS20D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM)
CP Eastbound Freight Train at Midland Junction, Minnesota
SOO 6021 is just about to hit the diamond at De Beaujeu as it leads an intermodal train bound for Schiller Park, IL.
Monster consist with the following units , SOO , CP , CP, SP , NS , CN , NS , CR.