A BNSF hopper train glides downgrade through Division Street on its journey east.

Rumbling into Byron, train #277 appears to have traveled back in time to the days before the sale... minus the new ribbon rail of course.

Digging into the steep grade on Stockton Hill, these three horses will have an easy climb today, with only 30 cars of train to get up and over the grade.

After leaving Minnesota City around 10:45, this train has not been stopped since. One westbound was tucked away at Homer, and two more at Donehower helping compensate for this trains 3 hour wait a... (more)

With their three hour wait finally over, train #280 gets rolling eastward on the River behind 4 Dash-2's. Getting tossed in the Minnesota City siding around sunrise to hold for way freight #581 wo... (more)

The buildings of Brownsville line the hillside as train #170 breaks the morning silence rolling south towards Kansas City, MO. The ICE/DME lines can be like a step back in time, with a majority of... (more)

Throttled up to 30, a massive train #170 leans into one of the many curves along the Marquette Sub just south of La Crescent. Both the line and lead locomotive are a perfect match, both being once... (more)

After grabbing some food, the hauler departs McDonalds heading back for St Paul light power. Only week remain for this operation before the plant closes and the rails turn to rust.

Winter is here! Train #171 has been running on approach signals since it left Frontenac, but coming into Red Wing they finally receive some clear track so they put the hammer down. Was sure a nice... (more)

After driving across town to see if G77 was still along the river front, I crossed over Wall Street to find them getting ready to make the pull back up the street trackage. With a pair of matching... (more)

Just another day in the Wisconsin Southern locomotive shops in Janesville.

WSOR 4030 "30 Years serving customers and communities"

WSOR 3801 escorts train L463 thru Devils Lake past some excellent fall colors. Check out the operating wig-wag crossing signals as well!

Rolling up to Tower CK right on schedule, this years fall color train looks stellar with the phase I heritage motor and all matching Milwaukee cars.

After a rail gang cleared up at Minnesota City, this westbound copied some track to proceed up Stockton Hill. Only a few more months remain for the slew of leasers of the CP, so get them while you... (more)