After a lengthy wait at Hoffman to meet train 198, westbound 497 is underway again and making quick work of the descent into the Pomme de Terre River valley just east of Barrett.
With the strobe light on, a beautiful Soo Line leader has the honors on a westbound rail train at Barrett. An old Soo caboose is just coming into view on the rear as the train sweeps through a fa... (more)