Posted by Bob Thiele on August 17, 2020 
I like how the tipped over containers missed the chain link fence!
Posted by Greg MacLeod on August 17, 2020 
Is this container service new? It's been a couple of years since I stopped by the Twin Ports, but I don't recall this particular operation
Posted by Dave Schauer on August 17, 2020 
It is fairly new Greg, developed in early 2018. It involves rail to truck transfer versus ships. CN moves the containers here from Montreal and CP switches them into the port. Duluth Cargo Connect is the moniker for the service, of which CN plays a big role.
Posted by Greg MacLeod on August 18, 2020 
Interesting, thanks for the added background on this operation Dave. CN has certainly built a unique container business model in the region. In addition to Duluth they have small operations in Arcadia and Chippewa Falls, WI as well as the soon to open New Richmond, WI location. They seem to be the only big railroad willing to go after this smaller market container business right now.
Posted by Kibu on August 31, 2020 
I think I've had similar derailments on my model railroads, but that was me reaching across the table and bumping something.
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