An empty limestone train from Minntac nears Proctor with an abundance of power. Classic "code blue" conditions with crystal clear blue skies, fresh snow, an air temp at -11F and a wind-chill near ... (more)

CN 2249 + CN 2113 pull a short 77 car 438 towards Superior

Limestone empties hustle towards Proctor Yard behind CN 5273 + DMIR 408

Managing to find some final rays of sunlight for this day, CN SD40-2(W) 5351 leads L593's train north on the Missabe Sub.

Minntac Loads wind their way south towards Proctor Yard behind BLE 909.

Still in prior owners colours, DMIR SD40T-3 403 leads a CN painted sister north on the Missabe Sub with a train of empty ore jennies for loading at United Taconite's plant at Forbes (Fairlane), MN... (more)

2131 leads an empty limestone train through Munger and under the Peg as it heads for Hallett Dock.

Northbound local on the former Missabe kicks up fresh snow.

Typical spring in northeastern Minnesota as this empty ore train heads north for another load from United Taconite.

U717 Utac Ore loads heads under the DWP at Munger.

The rare B&LE trio thunders through Munger in a snow squall as they head for United Taconite and a long day on 'da Range.

Moments before going into emergency this loaded taconite train from Minntac is in heavy dynamics. The curve really shows off the trio of Bessemer motors!

Rods down, diesel style. Stirring up taconite dust this land barge thunders down the main just short of Munger as they head for Canada.

One of only two remaining DM&IR-painted units on CN leads a steaming taconite train south out of a fog bank and catches a sliver of sun in the process.

A pair of nice cowls lead a loaded limestone train into the late afternoon sun.