CN 8903 and a crusty old C44-9WL lead a southbound manifest on the former DMIR Interstate line, descending down the ~2.2%(?) grade of Steelton Hill into Gary/New Duluth, MN. In the far background ... (more)

CN 2248 leads a manned helper set down Steelton Hill after helping a stack train make the climb from Steelton (Gary) on CN's mainline through the greater Duluth, MN area. The location is near the ... (more)

The helpers on Train 343 are pushing for all they are worth as they lift tonnage out of the Lake Superior basin in an all out blizzard.

Train 343 has just gotten underway again after the helpers tacked on the train at Steelton. No need to hurry up the hill since the crews couldn't see more than 200 feet. Oh yes it was snowing a bi... (more)

An older CN DASH9 and a former BC DASH8 are moving again, slowly, up Steelton hill after receiving helpers with the 142 car train. Weight was not the issue in the stall, but brakes not releasing d... (more)