An eastbound CN train with containers from Arcadia (Ashley Furniture) prepares to pick up sand cars at a loadout just east of Taylor on the Whitehall Sub.

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The sand mines along the former GB&W at Taylor all appeared to be active. Here is an aerial look at Badger Mining and their leased GP15-2.

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Our mild winter continues with an ice-free sunrise today.

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I had to wait a bit for the sun to make an appearance, but the result was one of my more unique rail and sail combinations (right up there with NS at CBT). The doors were open at Riverland AG and two of their three goats were visible (their ex-Cargill SW-1 was likely behind the center cab). Also visible is USCGC WLB-206 SPAR at its dock across the bay. Duluth, MN - February 23, 2024

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Steam from freshly baked taconite pellets partially hides IC SD40-3 No. 6264 at CN's Proctor yard.

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