EJ&E 654 east approaches CTC Turner, accompanied by 668. 654 is one of three remaining J-Balls (662 and GP38-2 703 being the other two) and one of two straight SD38's (662 being the other). It was... (more)

A blinding snowstorm does not stop this T-Bird crew from running. Yes, It is snowing tthat hard!!!!!

214 makes it's way around the curve into the United Taconite Plant at Forbes, MN

SD38 205 and SD38-2 211 struggle with 97 loads over a short crest in the mainline at Keenan.

After a good snowstorm, DMIR 206,209,and 213 wait with a full train to head south.

Former DT&I #252, now working as Trap Rock Transportation 2002 for the Haines & Kibblehouse quarry at Birdsboro, Pa

Former DT&I #252, now working as Trap Rock Transportation 2002 for the Haines & Kibblehouse quarry at Birdsboro, Pa

EJ&E 654, a straight SD38 (also one of three remaining J-Balls) and EJ&E 667 slowly lead the eastbound JSW2 local down the Illinois River Line.

DMIR 211 south (T-Bird) heads for Fairlane under crisp blue skies on a cold and bitter Monday afternoon. While temperatures stayed steady at -18, the windchills were near -45.

DMIR 211 south departs the Thunderbird mine destined for Fairlane.

A loaded train under the command of DMIR 201 arrives at the large iron ore plant at Fairlane, MN under temperatures near -21 and windchills near -47.

An empty T-Bird crude ore train returns to United Taconite's Thunderbird Mine for loading on a chilly -18F Sunday morning.

Retired DM&IR 223 and 207 sit in the frigid -18F cold in Virginia awaiting shipment to Homewood for scrapping.

DMIR 201 leads sister 200 into the yard at Fairlane with a loaded T-Bird for the United Taconite Plant. Both units are running on borrowed time as only 15 maroon units remain.

EJ&E 654, 660 and 671 lead a westbound taconite train through Crest Hill. This taconite train is bound for the BNSF at Eola. 654 is one of only two straight SD38's (650 being the other) and one of... (more)