BNSF 8264 laps across the southern part of the balloon track to clear its train off of the Glasston Sub. Note the difference in color and font between the two units in the Heritage II scheme.

The one and only Oakway with the EMD herald returns to the Red River Valley a month and a half after I caught it with Ardoch empties. This time it's Ardoch loads being positioned to back into the... (more)

BNSF 8226 leads a load of coal onto the balloon track at the new coal facitlity in Ardoch. The crew referred to this train as the "Ardoch Express!"

Interesting move this afternoon as BN 9660 backs its coal load into the yard. Apparently, FO Switch was malfunctioning and this train had to use DL Switch to back in...

A mighty Oak(way) leads a loaded coal drag into the yard off the Hillsboro Sub. Neat to see the 'GM' still intact...