DMIR 303 crosses I-35 as it brings an empty ore train from Duluth to Proctor, MN in May of 1992.

DMIR 225 rests through the night.

A DMIR tunnel motor leads a train out of the docks.

The afternoon North Shore Scenic excursion train returns to Duluth behind DMIR 193.

Two leased Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range SD9's that worked both CN and CP during the mid-60's. Number 104 and 152 westbound at Montreal, Quebec in February 1965.

DMIR 215, the last maroon SD38-2 is in good company at Proctor, MN with the last SD45-2T (SD40-3) in maroon, DMIR 403, as well as Dash 8-40CW CN 2172. None of these locomotives were purchased new ... (more)

A nice Missabe consist of two SD38-2s separated by an SD40-3 (SD45-2T) are ready for their next assignment at Proctor. This set will take a taconite train down to the Duluth ore docks a bit later ... (more)

DMIR SD38-2s 215 and 212 are together at Proctor Diesel Shops, Proctor, MN. They are set up to handle switching duties. No. 215 is the last active SD38-2 in maroon paint.

I was definitely not dressed for the bitter cold mixed with howling winds I experienced on the bridge waiting for this guy... guess the result was worth it though!

DMIR 213 crests Proctor Hill with a string of empties in October of 1993. This scene has changed in recent years as the line is now single track and a motel/gas station dominate the wooded area to... (more)

A Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range SD18 switches Dock 6 late in the afternoon of October 20, 1985, framed by Dock 5 and a boarded up Jenswold Street Tower at Duluth, Minnesota. Thanks to Dave Schauer ... (more)

DMIR 163 leads an ore train as it hammers the DW&P diamond at Ramshaw near Iron, MI in September of 1987. This continues to be a vital crossing for the CN.

DMIR 409 and a pair of Illinois Central SD40-2s grind up Proctor Hill with ore empties en route from the Duluth dock to Proctor Yard. In this view, Superior, WI and its refineries can be seen in t... (more)