Former Northern Pacific swing bridge across the Skagit River near Sedro-Woolley, Washington; the bridge is now abandoned.
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Former Northern Pacific swing bridge across the Skagit River near Sedro-Woolley, Washington; the bridge is now abandoned.
An ex-CR B23-7 is on the point of the Hugo Job returning from its namesake town as it crosses the ex-Soo at Bald Eagle outside of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Both ends of the diamond are protected by the same GRS Type Ds since the days of the Northern Pacific.
Eight days from the impending take over from BNSF, Montana Rail Link and its fantastic employees, surprised the Vice President of the Railroad with one last trip around the railroad to celebrate his retirement for his long lasting career on the MRL.
Moving right along the 4th Sub is the MRL 4406 sandwiching the beautiful set of business cars with the MRL 4408 bringing up the rear, the OCS is seen here splitting the Northern Pacific searchlights on the east end of siding in Frenchtown, MT. The train would continue its trip up to Superior, MT where the crew would change ends and back to Missoula later in the day, giving my father and I the opportunity to chase all day and have a variety of shots. The sun tried to poke out here but alas, mostly cloudy for the whole day.
Fast Forward almost 2 years, the vintage Northern Pacific signals have been replaced, not long after this shot was taken. The MRL image has been put in BNSF’s rear view, as our favorite regional railroad is now apart of the Orange conglomerate. This was a chase I’ll remember, as I got to experience the beauty that surrounds the MRL and doing it all with my dad. Taken: 12-23-23
Butte, Montana; the 2-8-0 steam locomotive was built in 1899 by Schenectady Locomotive Works.
Former Montana Rail Link 8th Subdivision from Drummond to Phillipsburg, Montana. Not must past the wye is used today. The red flag stands guard in the gauge. Here we still the Milwaukee Road crossing the Northern Pacific. Today all that is left is crossings missing, washouts, and joints that have been pounded into the ground. Originally this was the Drummond & Phillipsburg Railroad Company. It was sold off to the Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company on September 7th 1888. There was an extension that was to Rumsay, but that was mothballed in 1904. 26 miles of abandoned track. Awaiting the final fate. Last train I had read up on was around 1982-1983 and was possibly the last train ran by Mitch Dahl.
Butte, Montana; built in 1906 by the Northern Pacific Railroad, the depot also served the Union Pacific Railroad. It is now used as an event center, available for rent. The building is part of the Butte National Historic Landmark District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Three Forks, Montana; built in 1911 by the Northern Pacific Railroad at Trident, a former cement company town near Three Forks. In 2011 the depot was moved from Trident to Three Forks where it is now home to the Depot Museum.
On display in White Sulphur Springs, Montana; the coach was built by Pullman in 1912.
BN RS11 4189 lingers outside the former SP&S Vancouver Diesel Shops in the very early 1970s. One has to wonder who or what "Mel" is!
Kodacolor Negative by Bob Black- John Black Collection 0928
Wilsall, Montana; the Northern Pacific Railroad built a spur line to Wilsall in 1909 and the depot was probably built then. The tracks are long gone now, but the old deteriorating depot still stands.
The Hugo Job jumps on the former NP Skally Line at M&D Junction in White Bear Lake, Minnesota heading north to switch the industries at the end of the line at Hugo. To the left, the Skally continues down to the transload at Buerkle Road.
Former Great Northern and Northern Pacific units along with a brand new Burlington Northern SD45 congregate at the Minneapolis Junction shops. This awesome photograph was taken by Tom Baldner in July of 1970.
The Hugo Job rolls across the ex-Soo at Bald Eagle Junction passing the former smashboard signal on the north end of the diamond.
The Hugo Job prepares make its setout at Grove Wholesale Lumber in Little Canada, Minnesota on its return trip to Midway.
Columbus, Montana; built in 1882 by the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Northern Pacific SD45 3617 sits next to Erie Mining S-12 7243.
Northern Pacific SD45 3617 at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth, MN.
The Hugo Job passes the BN station sign at Roseville, Minnesota headed eastbound.
