The 1x1 setup on U790 has CN 3327 as the DP unit shoving 145 ore cars along the Minntac sub as they head up to the mine to load taconite pellets. A bad order setout sits on the siding after appare... (more)
Well, this is the last set of Dash 8s working out of the CN Two Harbors ore pool. CN 2027, 2031 and CN 2032 will have the honor for a few more days anyway as they are slated to be "retired&qu... (more)
Three of the remaining six Dash 8s still working for CN hauling iron ore make their way north on the Iron Range Sub through the fall foliage as they go up to Minntac to load.