A ballast train departs Pipestone as they traverse the 5th Sub eastward.
An empty ballast train shoves west to clear the crossing before loading up.
A ballast train arrives at Pipestone to load for the MRL main.
A ballast train departs Pipestone on the 5th Sub along the former NP Homestake Line.
With their loading nearly complete, a loaded ballast train prepares to depart for Helena.
A ballast train arrives at the quarry in Pipestone to load with a former BHP SD70ACe on the head end.
A caboose brings up the rear of the 1500 Missoula Switch job as they pull into the clear at Milltown.
The 1500 Missoula Switch departs for Bonner with a solid MRL consist.
Exiting the 10th Sub, the Day Gas glides downgrade at De Smet.
The Gas trains on the MRL spend a decent chunk of their trip on the Flathead Reservation. The Day Gas is seen exiting it at Evaro.
After passing Arlee, the Day Gas closes in on Missoula.
The Day Gas heads east through Arlee as they pass some signage from the MRL and BN eras.
Needless to say, there's an endless amount of great shots on the 10th Sub. Luckily, a shortened track warrant for MOW ahead allowed us to get ahead for this one east of Perma.
Framed between between the trees, the Day Gas heads east along the Flathead River.
The MRL fits blends in pretty well with the scenery as they hustle east on the 10th Sub.
