A view of BNSF's former Great Northern iron ore yard in the Allouez neighborhood of Superior. An ore train for Hibbing Taconite is preparing to depart behind a pair of road units while a veteran S... (more)
With some of the smallest number boards Ive seen, the Allouez Switch heads back to 28th Yard. Interesting note about this train, in the back you will notice two gondola's filled with untreated tie... (more)
The Allouez Yard switch engines take a break between jobs among the many stored ore cars and autoracks at BNSF's taconite storage yard.
Unique power for BNSF's "Allouez Switch" job rests between moves at the former GN ore yard in Superior. Stored auto racks stand out in a yard dominated by ore cars. Taken with permission.
The Allouez Switch arrives at its namesake with repaired ore cars, including a trio of brand new ones, plus tie cars for Koppers.
A brief rain shower followed by sun, creates an interesting ground fog as the ex-GN SD9 idles in the stomping grounds it was purchased for. Taken with permission.
No remote control on this veteran EMD.
The Allouez Switch heads back to its namesake yard behind an ex-GN SD9.