Gravelbourg Subdivision

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The first train related photo I ever took, with my own camera. Turned out well, so it was made into a mousepad, for my computer. 2000 Photo.

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A driveby shot of the tracks from the crossing. 2001 Photo.

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The Three geeps (which do this run most of the time) head west for Hodgeville, which is the last town on the Gravelbourg subdivision. 2000 Photo.

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Turned out pretty good considering I took it while riding on my bike on a gravel road! 2000 Photo.

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Some of the newer cars, which have reflective lettering, notice the one on the left has already been a victim of grafitti. 2001 Photo.

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Another view of the Pioneer elevator. 2001 Photo.

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This older Soo Line car, is so grimy that you can't really tell if it is a Soo Line car. 2001 Photo.

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The geeps idle, as the crew runs to the local Co-op for some refreshments. 2000 Photo.

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Only two geeps were sent out this particular run. 2001 Photo.

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A closer look at them. 2001 Photo.

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Headed for Moose Jaw, two six-axle units pull the load. 1999 Photo.

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Lead unit number 8530, a then "Pride of the fleet" AC4400CW. 1999 Photo.

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Second unit, SD40-2 (snoot version). We don't see this type of six-axle power out here anymore. 1999 Photo.

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More cars means more power. AC4400CW in the Lead, with three smaller geeps trailing. 2000 Photo.

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Quick shot of the End of Train Device. 1999 Photo.

 

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