A surprise rounds the bend, with CP 8275.
Moving upgrade to cross over Northtown, travelling east from CP's Humboldt Yard to CP's Shoreham Yard.
Hitting the second bridge outside of downtown Minneapolis.
A man, after seeing me on the river bank, moved to the other side and scaled the girders.
Actually pushing coal in Xcel Engery.
Hitting the first bridge outside of downtown Minneapolis.
An ol Possum leads coal empties through Northtown.
A Geep and three SD9s set-out from Northtown behind L-NTWWLM, which couldn't connect to this train due to a 30mph speed limit.
Preparing and sorting.
Three CAT powered Geeps chug onto the Midway sub.
A back-up in NTW held this train on Boom Island.
After a stop at the Kwik-Trip, the trek south continues.
Not quite ready, the power will disconnect. St. Paul and the Mississippi River share the frame.
Switching at the yard limits.
Crossing the other side of Boom Island and Mississippi River.