Wisconsin Central hauled a substantial volume of rock from Sussex, WI to the Chicago area using short "commoditrains", a concept developed by the C&NW in the 1970s. This train is typical... (more)

A WC southbound train led by GP40 no. 3012 and a pair of SD45s tackles Byron Hill as it works south from Fond Du Lac, WI toward Waukesha and Chicago.

MKM 5090, a former ATSF SD40-2 pairs up with BN 6844 on the Wisconsin Central at North Fond Du Lac, WI. Colors of both these units were common on WC through the acquisition of both BN and ATSF SD4... (more)

The WC was nearly 10 years old in spring 1997, and had completely changed the nature of railroading in Wisconsin from the days of the traditional Soo Line. One example was the frequent run through... (more)

WC SD45s nos. 7517 and 6530 roll north out of Duplainville with a train received from CSX at Chicago headed to North Fond Du Lac and Shops Yard.

Wisconsin Central 1550 and 1552 pair up at North Fond Du Lac, both in the pine tree scheme. However, 1552 received the paint using the newer dulux gold instead of the older cream used on 1550. No.... (more)

Wisconsin Central made SW1500(RS) switch engines an important component of their locomotive fleet after their Oct. 11, 1987 start up. Some came from SP origin, some from NS. Here the 1561 and 1556... (more)

WC 6533 leads and empty ore train past the Ladysmith depot, in November of 1990. This seasonal, CNW ore train is heading to the Twin Ports after unloading in Escanaba. The WC SD45 was a pusher on ... (more)

WC 6511 leads 3 SD45's thru Hamilton, WI in September of 1998. The train will soon be on its knees as it approaches the crest of Byron Hill. CN still uses helpers here today.

WC 6533 leads and empty ore train thru Bruce, WI in November of 1990. This seasonal ore train is heading to the Twin Ports after unloading in Escanaba. WC 6533 was the pusher on the loaded (eastbo... (more)

Tom Kidd photo.

Tom Kidd photo.

Tom Kidd photo.

The scrappers are in the middle of cutting up a group of Wisconsin Central locomotives at North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as seen on Christmas day 1994. The cab of EMD SD45 No. 6655 now sits on the ... (more)

Starting operations in 1988, the Fox River Valley Railroad would operate its last train only five years later after incurring financial troubles. Many of the units, including this GP9, would end ... (more)