This westbound train led by CP 8027 rolls through Dakota, MN, northwest of La Crescent having met Amtrak's Empire Builder at North La Crosse, WI. The challenge was this train was 14000 ft. in length, combining coal gons with an empty grain train, which made meets a challenge. The crew of this train was also short of time, and likely would not make St. Paul before dying on their hours.
