Yes, it was a cold one.

Working Northtown's hump.

CN trio

Overview of Two Harbors from a Cessna.

Maroon & gold leader pulling empties. Chased this one from Highland Lake. Worth it.

Flyover view of Two Harbors. An Illinois Central is pulling ore cars through the unloader, where pellets will move by conveyor to the stockpiles. The Roger Blough is being loaded on Dock 2. No dro... (more)

No drones were used or abused in the taking this shot.

An array of power sits in Two Harbors.

A squall has passed and the evening shift has yet to start at Rice's Point.

Last of maroon and gold SD38s set to get underway with U-717 in tow.

Limestone loads being delivered to Minorca. One of the three "ingredients" needed for taconite production. The other two: Iron ore and bentonite clay.

Tighter view of ore cars pushed onto the dock in order to begin loading onto the boats.

One of BNSF's newest additions. an ES44C4 leads a unit grain train past Dayton's Bluff on a balmy Spring Sunday.

One of the former Iowa Interstate EMDs that BNSF is leasing from Progress Rail Services goes for a spin on Northtown's turntable. This GP38-2 was originally delivered new to Penn Central.

BNSF has been testing its' alternative fuel tender from Northtown to as far north as Superior,WI. Here they sit at Northtown. Taken with permission and adhering to all safety practices.