The MRL 332 was originally built as an EL SDP45, but in 1973 was wrecked and the long hood became that of a SD45-2. The beast can still be seen pounding the ex Northern Pacific rails in Montana, j... (more)
11,674 tons of LM walk up Bozeman Pass at 7MPH with a SD45-2/SD40/SD40 on the headend and the Livingston manned helpers 133 cars deep on the rear... The MRL isn't a lightweight railroad for sure!
MRL "Montana Rockies Daylight" eastbound is descending Bozeman Pass, Mont. into Livingston on the old Northern Pacific. In charge of the train is MRL's two unique SD-19's, 652 and 651, rated at ... (more)
Montana Rail Link’s sole remaining SD9 undergoes some repairs to sheet metal on its steps in MRL's Livingston, Montana, shops. The SD9 is typically assigned to switching duties in the Laurel/Bil... (more)
Left over from the Northern Pacific days, Amtrak's Train 9 is getting its windows of dome "Silver Lounge" hand washed at Livingston, Mont. on Aug. 2, 1973.