This view shows the hood ends of a pair of Wisconsin Central SW1500s assigned to heavy switching at Shops Yard in North Fond du Lac, WI. The 1556 is in the early color scheme using the original cr... (more)
This view shows the cab ends of a pair of Wisconsin Central SW1500s assigned to heavy switching at Shops Yard in North Fond du Lac, WI. The 1556 is an early color scheme using the original cream c... (more)
WC 6621 leads a freight with Canadian lumber on the front of the train into North Fond du Lac's Shop Yards. By 1997 WC had develpoed a close relationship with Canadian National which would lead to... (more)
When Wisconsin Central was formed in 1987 it needed a lot of motive power, some of which was supplied by Soo Line. However, yard and industrial switching was an important part of WC service, and t... (more)
SW1500 no. 1560 handles switching duties at the north end of Shops Yard, Wisconsin Central's main yard on its system. Note a group of Green Bay & Western ballast hoppers on the next track over. Th... (more)