A pair of Union Pacific EMD SD50s power a southbound taconite ore train over the at North Escanaba, Michigan, on a cold January 18, 1997. This Pratt through truss bridge was built in 1892 by Lass... (more)

A pair of Union Pacific EMD SD50s power a southbound taconite ore train over the Escanaba River Bridge at North Escanaba, Michigan, on January 18, 1997. This Pratt through truss bridge was built i... (more)

In the early years of WC's existence the CPR seemed to use the Sault Ste. Marie gateway for some interesting detour moves on more than a few occasions. The issues were varied but it sure brought s... (more)

The dumper job heads back to the receiving yard at Escanaba to pick up another cut of loaded ore cars.

WC GP40's could still be found working there old haunts during the summer of 2008. At Algoma Junction 3012,3010 and CN 5714 are Sault Ste. Marie bound with train A411.

SP power tended to wander about the WC system, especially when power was tight. Taking a short detour away from ore train service nearly new SP 325, 302 are waiting for yard space in Gladstone bef... (more)

WC 584,587 work #38 with 20 cars of mainly forest products. SDL39's were common in the Upper Peninsula during the entire WC era.