I'll take these any day over a new GE.

After a brief stop a mile back to check a "hot axle", the CP 8839 is underway once again.

One of the best spots in Minnesota for railfanning in my opinion.

Rounding the famous Lake Park curve

The only yellow BNSF-ed GEVO does all it can to hold back it's train while gliding down into the Red River valley, as evident by the large amount of heat being dispersed.

CP had to ruin my fun. First, they sent a half-ton pick up to break the snowbanks. Then, the first train after the holiday shutdown came through well after dark. So i guess i will have to settle... (more)

Eastbound coal loads make their way through a small curve, and back to highway 12.

I was more than thrilled to catch a train on this line. Here im treated to a short westbound. The train will only make it another mile during daylight. All the industries along the line make li... (more)

The only AC4400 i know that's sporting the dual flag livery....literally

With plenty of time before its first stop at Elbow Lake, the CP holiday train takes its time as it glides over a rather impressive (for this area) structure.

Even though the sun has set for the day, the Holiday Train makes its first stop along the Elbow Lake Sub.

The days of shooting a good old fashioned dash-2 leading a train may not be gone, but seeing them daily certainly is, so once in a while its good to look back and remember the days when you could ... (more)

A couple of worn tie plates unthaw under the early morning sun. Fate, unknown.