BNSF 6424 & NS 9949 lead eastbound coal loads.

Eastbound BNSF symbol HPASLAU works up Providence Hill on a warm summer afternoon.

After a fairly treacherous hike, my friend and I found this location overlooking the BNSF main. Shortly after arriving, our efforts were rewarded with a meet!

Taconite and Timber, the major industries of northern Minnesota. A still steaming pellet train from Hibbing Taconite to Allouez, WI. rolls down the BNSF Lakes Sub which passes through Cloquet, MN... (more)