The big workhorse SW1000 shuffles and switches cars in the yard at Sappi Paper in Cloquet on a cold December 1st as the hustle and bustle of the mill goes on in the background.
A fitting scene for Veterans Day as the Grand Rapids Local makes a set-out in Cloquet before heading west. A hearty thank you to all active and retired military personnel.
Venerable SW-1 number 33 undergoes work to its draft gear in the Cloquet Terminal's shop. I like the new Radio Flyer wagon used by the machinist to haul tools and parts around.
The Grand Rapids local pulls into the Sappi Fine Paper yard and the four person crew works together and sets out a cut of cars before continuing west towards their namesake destination town of Gra... (more)