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4/27/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Duluth Missabe & Iron Range
Model:Rebuilt EMD SD40-3Built As:SP 9173 (SD45T-2)
Serial Number:7336-8Order No:7336
Frame Number:7336-8Built:2/1972
Notes:Ex-SP
Other locos with this serial:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) SP 9173(SD45T-2) SSW 9173(SD45T-2) SP 6784(SD45T-2R)
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To the Mines
Title:  To the Mines
Description:  Empty ore train U79281 rolls north on the Minntac Sub
Photo Date:  10/27/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 3:30:02 PM
Location:  Mountain Iron, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 400(SD40-3) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
Steaming Taconite
Title:  Steaming Taconite
Description:  Loaded tac train U79381 makes for Two Harbors on the Iron Range Sub
Photo Date:  10/27/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 3:36:44 PM
Location:  Iron Junction, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 400(SD40-3) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q)
Views:  143   Comments: 1
DMIR 402 U79381-28
Title:  DMIR 402 U79381-28
Description:  Tac loads head through Sparta at 1503.
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:18:24 PM
Location:  Gilbert, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
DMIR 402 U79381-28 (2)
Title:  DMIR 402 U79381-28 (2)
Description:  Enterprise Trail at 1503.
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:18:33 PM
Location:  Gilbert, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
BLE 909 U79381-28
Title:  BLE 909 U79381-28
Description:  Recrewed by the 594, the tac train now also has an orange leader, pulling down to South Biwabik at 1649.
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:23:05 PM
Location:  Biwabik, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
BLE 909 U79381-28 (2)
Title:  BLE 909 U79381-28 (2)
Description:  Vermillion Trail at 1649.
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:23:16 PM
Location:  Biwabik, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
DMIR 400
Title:  DMIR 400
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:23:32 PM
Location:  Biwabik, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 400(SD40-3) IC 6253(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
BLE 909 U79381-28 (3)
Title:  BLE 909 U79381-28 (3)
Description:  CSAH 100 at 1659.
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:24:38 PM
Location:  Aurora, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
BLE 909 U79381-28 (4)
Title:  BLE 909 U79381-28 (4)
Description:  County 666 at 1711.
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 1:25:50 PM
Location:  Hoyt Lakes, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Struggling South
Title:  Struggling South
Description:  CN U79381 rolls through Sparta by some soon to be replaced DMIR signals. Engine issues would cause the train to stop not far from here
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 4:15:33 PM
Location:  Gilbert, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  159   Comments: 1
Steamy Away
Title:  Steamy Away
Description:  With BLE 909 now in the lead, U79381 is inspected before continuing to Two Harbors
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 4:17:18 PM
Location:  Biwabik, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
To Two Harbors!
Title:  To Two Harbors!
Description:  With the taconite loads for Two Harbors steaming away, CN U79381 gets on the move again
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 4:17:35 PM
Location:  Biwabik, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) IC 6253(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  166   Comments: 1
Roaring Through Aurora
Title:  Roaring Through Aurora
Description:  Bessemer & Lake Erie 909 leads the CN U79381 through Aurora
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 4:17:59 PM
Location:  Aurora, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  155   Comments: 1
Bessemer in the Snow
Title:  Bessemer in the Snow
Description:  B&LE 909 leads CN U79381 through Hoyt Lakes with taconite loads for Two Harbors
Photo Date:  10/28/2017  Upload Date: 11/15/2017 4:19:00 PM
Location:  Hoyt Lakes, MN
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) IC 6253(SD40-3) DMIR 400(SD40-3)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
DMIR 402
Title:  DMIR 402
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 2/27/2018 8:23:41 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jacob Nelson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Eastbound loaded ore train
Title:  Eastbound loaded ore train
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2018  Upload Date: 3/20/2018 1:14:55 PM
Location:  Burnett, MN
Author:  Paul Leach
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  110   Comments: 1
DMIR 402 L59381-07
Title:  DMIR 402 L59381-07
Description:  The MRF has only 5 for Proctor, rolling south behind 714 at 0745.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/18/2018 9:12:00 PM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 2138(C40-8W)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
CN 2138
Title:  CN 2138
Description:  Built April 1992 as ATSF 806.
Photo Date:  7/7/2018  Upload Date: 9/18/2018 9:12:06 PM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 2138(C40-8W) DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
CN 2138 U71881-07
Title:  CN 2138 U71881-07
Description:  With a storm causing trouble on the Rainy Sub further north, limestone empties are the only game in town moving, crossing through Iron Junction at 0819.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 9/18/2018 11:16:29 PM
Location:  Iron Junction, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 2138(C40-8W) DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
DMIR 402
Title:  DMIR 402
Description:  Built February 1972 as SP 9173.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 9/18/2018 11:16:35 PM
Location:  Iron Junction, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 2138(C40-8W)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
CN 2138 U71881-07 (2)
Title:  CN 2138 U71881-07 (2)
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 9/18/2018 11:16:42 PM
Location:  Iron Junction, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 2138(C40-8W) IC 1005(SD70)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
CN 5338
Title:  CN 5338
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/8/2018  Upload Date: 9/11/2018 6:06:34 AM
Location:  Munger, MN
Author:  Todd Reineccius
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5338(SD40-2W) DMIR 400(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  145   Comments: 1
CN 5338
Title:  CN 5338
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/8/2018  Upload Date: 9/11/2018 6:07:04 AM
Location:  Munger, MN
Author:  Todd Reineccius
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5338(SD40-2W) DMIR 400(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
R92281 spots ore jennies on Dock 6 for unloading
Title:  R92281 spots ore jennies on Dock 6 for unloading
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:42:29 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Dock 6 unloads yet another train load of ore to load in to lake freighters
Title:  Dock 6 unloads yet another train load of ore to load in to lake freighters
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:42:34 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
Traffic on I-35 rolls by as R922 sits on the dock
Title:  Traffic on I-35 rolls by as R922 sits on the dock
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:42:40 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
The power for R922 sits above Superior St as they put together taconite empties on Dock 6
Title:  The power for R922 sits above Superior St as they put together taconite empties on Dock 6
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:43:07 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
With the Mesabi Miner now tied up at Dock 6, the Cason J Callaway passes by as the PRS continues spotting cars
Title:  With the Mesabi Miner now tied up at Dock 6, the Cason J Callaway passes by as the PRS continues spotting cars
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:18 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Both the Callaway and John G Munson sail through Saint Louis Bay as the activity around Dock 6 continues
Title:  Both the Callaway and John G Munson sail through Saint Louis Bay as the activity around Dock 6 continues
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:39 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
R922 starts to pull off the dock as the John G Munson makes its turn toward Dock 6 to tie up with the Mesabi Miner
Title:  R922 starts to pull off the dock as the John G Munson makes its turn toward Dock 6 to tie up with the Mesabi Miner
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:42 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
The PRS comes to the signals at Collingwood as it pulls away from Dock 6
Title:  The PRS comes to the signals at Collingwood as it pulls away from Dock 6
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:46 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Empties roll off the dock on a sunny early autumn evening in Duluth
Title:  Empties roll off the dock on a sunny early autumn evening in Duluth
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:50 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Going to Run 8, 6021 starts the climb back up to Proctor with empties
Title:  Going to Run 8, 6021 starts the climb back up to Proctor with empties
Description:  R92281-21
Photo Date:  9/21/2018  Upload Date: 9/28/2019 9:46:53 AM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
DMIR 402
Title:  DMIR 402
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:43:20 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
An outbound U717 crew ties on to empties as the yard crew backs down the industry spur
Title:  An outbound U717 crew ties on to empties as the yard crew backs down the industry spur
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:43:30 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 212(SD38-2) DMIR 211(SD38-2) CN 5338(SD40-2W)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
The sun rises over Proctor Yard as crews start their work days
Title:  The sun rises over Proctor Yard as crews start their work days
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:43:32 AM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 212(SD38-2) DMIR 211(SD38-2)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Taconite empties roll north after meeting southbounds
Title:  Taconite empties roll north after meeting southbounds
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:04 AM
Location:  Kelsey, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  46   Comments: 1
U717 comes north between Kelsey and Sax with empties
Title:  U717 comes north between Kelsey and Sax with empties
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:07 AM
Location:  Sax, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  43   Comments: 1
CN 6021 leads two tunnel motors north toward the range
Title:  CN 6021 leads two tunnel motors north toward the range
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:10 AM
Location:  Sax, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  89   Comments: 1
U717 heads away northward with Highway 7 alongside
Title:  U717 heads away northward with Highway 7 alongside
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:14 AM
Location:  Sax, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Signs of autumn are just starting to appear as U717 heads north
Title:  Signs of autumn are just starting to appear as U717 heads north
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:17 AM
Location:  Zim, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  48   Comments: 1
EMD's power empties for UTAC north
Title:  EMD's power empties for UTAC north
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:20 AM
Location:  Zim, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  57   Comments: 1
DMIR 402
Title:  DMIR 402
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:23 AM
Location:  Zim, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
U717 comes around the South Leg at Fairlane as it heads toward UTAC
Title:  U717 comes around the South Leg at Fairlane as it heads toward UTAC
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:30 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  61   Comments: 1
CN 6021 leads the way toward the plant at UTAC
Title:  CN 6021 leads the way toward the plant at UTAC
Description:  U71781-22
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:34 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6021(SD40-2Q) DMIR 402(SD40-3) BLE 909(SD40-3)
Views:  85   Comments: 1
DMIR 402
Title:  DMIR 402
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:37 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
DMIR 402
Title:  DMIR 402
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:44 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
Heading for the UTAC Loop Track, U717 crosses through the interlocking at Fairlane as U731 waits in the distance
Title:  Heading for the UTAC Loop Track, U717 crosses through the interlocking at Fairlane as U731 waits in the distance
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2018  Upload Date: 10/5/2019 7:44:50 AM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 909(SD40-3) DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6021(SD40-2Q) CN 2131(C40-8)
Views:  91   Comments: 1
DMIR 402 switches the north end of the yard
Title:  DMIR 402 switches the north end of the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/18/2018  Upload Date: 10/20/2018 8:59:15 PM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3)
Views:  140   Comments: 1
DMIR 402 U73082-26
Title:  DMIR 402 U73082-26
Description:  An empty T bird heads back to the mine at 0937.
Photo Date:  1/26/2020  Upload Date: 3/23/2020 5:29:48 PM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DMIR 402(SD40-3) CN 6013(SD40-2Q) CN 2111(C40-8)
Views:  63   Comments: 0


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