A unit sand train blasts through Elk River.

After setting out some cars, the lite power waits for clearance.

Grabbing some tank cars.

A pair of GP38-2s push in a string of freshly loaded fuel tankers.

Yard switching with a trainee using the Beltpack.

Shunting box cars in Chetek.

Heading east after a set out in Chetek and pick up in Cameron. This shot is something I've wanted for a long time. Vacationing in Chetek for 20 years, timing never worked out until today.

Waiting to see the eastbound BNSF geometry train (seen here and here... (more)

Hugging the Clark Fork River, this geometry train motors along at 40 mph. View more here

A geometry train led by BNSF 8143 maintains track speed eastbound towards Missoula. We first saw this train (two cars and a unit) in Thompson Falls. For nearly 50 miles we followed it. Here on ... (more)

My photo #800! An MRL train winds itself downgrade towards Missoula just south of Arlee.