My-Trip to the Missabe
Author: Jim Matuska
I wanted to catch the Maroon and Yellow before it fades i]to CN Red and Black, the trip was a sucess thanks in part to Dan Mackey who guided us around on Saturday.
Photo Gallery
Ex CBQ waycar
Looking mighty fine in Cascade Green!
Ex-BN 6184
Heading towards the docks to dump coal - kind of a "heritage" trio of units
Two loaded coal for the dock please...
CN train #419 in Iron Jct.
It appeared to be a bit dry as the MinnTac to Two Harbors train pounded by.
MinnTac to Two Harbors ore loads
Roster of the DMIR #210
Diesel house overview
Serviced and ready to go!
A T-bird load rolls into Steelton Junction.
Keenen local rumbles thru Iron Jct. with a rare bird on the point
The Keenan local heading towards the Keenan yard
Rouges Gallery of pretty faces
The #419 and mate bring a loaded MinnTac train thru Iron Jct.
MinnTac to Two Harbors ore loads
Ex-Bessemer unit
I kind of like the smiley face on the bell myself
DPU on a WB empty near CP Nickerson on the Hinckley Sub.
RCO unit
Power from the NTWSUP heads for the pit
NTWSUP rolls towards Superior - looks like the #8228 needs a coat of paint!
Heading back to Wyoming for more coal
Light power comes into West Sauders
EB CN freight rolling down Steelton Hill
Nice consist for today's "dock" job
Roster of the SD18M #303
Two rare SD18Ms lead the "dock" job
Roster of the SD18M #316
Dock train backing towards the DMIR yard and then its on to Proctor
Running the 2% grade towards Proctor - the sound was unbelievable!!!
The haze and humidity and oh yeah the exhaust fills the air as the Dock job climbs towards Proctor. The third unit was showing signs of trouble with blue/green smoke coming from the dynamic brake fan area.
Ready to go! Power by the Proctor diesel house
You have to love these "tunnel" motors - at least the #417 looks good yet!?
Roster shot of the #417
UP trackage rights train approaching Superior