A matching trio of WSOR-painted units lead a northbound train empty over the Embarras River and towards Oakland. This train was received from the CN at Neoga and will be loaded at ADM Oakland befo... (more)
L355 rolls across Fourth Avenue as they enter the Badger State Ethanol yard.
WAMX 3947 and 3928 ease through downtown Monroe. In about a mile, they'll reach Badger State Ethanol, where they will do their work, and then turn back towards Janesville.
L355 is seen here rolling through Brodhead at 25 MPH. There are 10 crossings in this small town, so I think it's safe to say that this train disturbed the quiet Sunday morning for a few minutes.
L355 rolls down Hanover Hill on the way to Monroe.
Both of the GP39-2s on Wisconsin & Southern's roster are in charge of the Monroe Turn today. Momentarily the train will pass Monroe Sub milepost 13.3, where it will enter track warrant territory.
T006 is cranking on all cylinders as they fly over the Yahara River on their way East.
WAMX 3947 and a pair of SD40-2s are in the process of delivering a hot car as they negotiate the tight curve of the Ortega lead.
WAMX 3947 is about to rumble beneath Terminal Drive with a 135 car T006.
WAMX 3947 crosses the Yaraha River at Mendota.
L863 has crested Dane Hill, and now begins their downhill roll towards Waunakee.
L863 is in the thick of the grade on Dane Hill, as they trudge towards Dane.
With a combined total of 5300 horsepower, the WSOR EMDs tackle the 1 percent grade between Lodi and Dane, with a decent size train in tow.
L863 rolls along past houses, farms, and fields.
L863 crosses Shamrock Road in Okee on their way back to Madison.