The fresh crew aboard Illinois Central 6252 and 6260 pull their train of taconite pellets from the ArcelorMittal USA Minorca mine through the yard at Virginia, MN and head south for Two Harbors, M... (more)
Shave and a haircut! As soon as they saw Mel, both crew members jumped up and waved! Ive found crews are more friendly when you bring your girlfriend along.
Illinois Central 6252 leads the limestone through Iron Junction on the former Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range. Lots of IC power running around on this day; we only spotted one maroon Missabe unit (j... (more)