BNSF 1687 and 1458 sit at Northtown Yard waiting for clearance to depart eastbound.

BNSF 1687 and 1458 heading eastbound in Minneapolis at University.

The Minneapolis skyline make a great background in the morning light.

BNSF 1734 and 1594 get the early shift in the yard today.

CP 8652 with a new crew awaits clearance for departure.

The CP track inspection train sits in the St. Paul Yard.

CN 5457 sits in Northtown Yard waiting for clearance to depart toward New Brighton.

AMTK 161 leads the eastbound Empire Builder through Minneapolis, next stop St. Paul.

AMTK 188 leads the eastbound Empire Builder through Northtown Yard.

BNSF 5912 leads a loaded coal train eastbound while an empty coal train sits in the yard at Northtown.

BNSF 4664 is the lead power with 10 more engines in tow.

BNSF 1687 leads a pair of cascade green engines southbound past Dayton's Bluff.

Comet Neowise is the best comet in 20 years. It is visible even with urban light pollution so I had to try to get caboose photo.

Freshly painted MNNR 85 is the head end power today. The 85 on the roof is interesting - easily seen by a news chopper, drone, or in this case, a railfan on an overpass.

MNNR 85 & 84 pass through Long Lake Regional Park.