Thoroughly enjoyed your DM&IR videos! It's my favorite fallen flag. I lived in Duluth for 2.5yrs n managed a Worker's Comp Rehab Agency which included numerous tacconite operation workers!
Hey C Vision! I notice a few of your videos in the LSRM gift shop in Duluth. I enjoy watching your channel, and especially the Missabe. It's my favorite railroad, as I live in Duluth. Amazing work as always!
I am glad you were able to catch the last days of the DM&IR, it would have been nice to see them in person pre-CN but, I enjoy these videos just as much.
Thank you!!! Still lots to see up there, but the Iron Range had quite a bit more going on in decades past. That’s one reason the DMIR was sold in 2004. Declining traffic.
Nice. I don't know if it was corporate policy or just a trend or what, but... The USS guys loved using those horns. They did the same thing when I lived next to the EJ&E.
I remember the first and last time I saw them. We were on proctor hill and I heard the sound of emd 645s and there was 4 sd40 tunnel motors shrieking as they finally got to the climax of the fearsome proctor hill. One of the best railroad moments for me. This was in 2002
If you love old cast P5s, the Missabe was the place to be! Their mix of old and new cast P5s was absolutely awesome. Thank you for checking out the video.
Those are some insanely fast ditchlights on those DMIR and Wisconsin Central units! I believe CN kept them after the merger as well. Definitely different than what you see on CSX and Norfolk Southern which are much slower flashing. I also like how the railroad has a mix of both old cast and new cast Nathan P5 horns. How many trains per day do they typically get? Looks interesting to railfan. Great video!
Thank you! Great observation on the ditch lights. You are correct that theirs is faster than CSX or NS. It is a great area to railfan. But numbers of trains really depends on time of year with production and demand for pellets. But I think the whole system can see up to 8 ore trains a day, plus all the regular freight CN runs on the line now. So probably about 20 per day. Others can correct me if I'm wrong.
Agreed! We wonder if the crews disliked them as well? There were (or possibly still are) a few units up there that still have them. 406 was still equipped with them as of 2018.
402 still has them, as well. I actually prefer the fast-flash to more standard rates, but as far as attention-getting goes, I think DWP wins with the flashing in unison
5:42 I understand that a cable is connected to the locomotives that makes the locomotives behind the main locomotive work without the need for a crew, but I was curious about the fact that the main locomotive activated the bell and the ditch lights and The locomotive that was behind also activated them.
Yes, you noticed correctly. Bells were activated on trailing locomotives via MU on DMIR. And since ditch lights were set to flash when the bell was rung, you’d also see ditch lights flashing on trailing units. Pretty neat, in our opinion. Thanks for watching.
No scenes in Wheeler, but very close. Boyceville and Colfax. If you haven’t watched already... Illinois Central Railroad: GP40, SD40, SD40A, SD40-2, SD40-3, and SD70 Locomotives in the Midwest: m.ua-cam.com/video/ty4f7zu_rIE/v-deo.html
It is possible that some of the bentonite used in the Iron Range came from South Dakota, but most of the nation’s sodium bentonite comes from Wyoming. RCPE handles quite a bit of bentonite out of Colony, Wyoming, just as the DM&E and CNW did before them. BNSF originates significant volumes of bentonite along their Wyoming lines as well.
If you’re referring to the all-rail trains vs taconite trains that get dumped on the Lake Superior docks, it’s all about the cost of transportation. Unless an all-rail move is required for some specific reason, moving it across the Great Lakes in a lake vessel seems to be the preferred method.
Thanks for making so many full length videos available here. I really enjoy them
You are very welcome John! Thank you for watching!!!!
just another reminder of corporate world meddling in local beloved fixtured of life.
Thank you again with these great videos!
You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching.
@@CVisionProductions1 thank you for great content
Thoroughly enjoyed your DM&IR videos! It's my favorite fallen flag. I lived in Duluth for 2.5yrs n managed a Worker's Comp Rehab Agency which included numerous tacconite operation workers!
Thank you very much! The DM&IR was a fascinating railroad. It sounds like you had an interesting job. We appreciate you watching and commenting.
I am thankful that you uploaded this video on the DM&IR Railway! I really like the DM&IR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstones!
We’re happy that you enjoyed this upload, MJ!
Hey C Vision! I notice a few of your videos in the LSRM gift shop in Duluth. I enjoy watching your channel, and especially the Missabe. It's my favorite railroad, as I live in Duluth. Amazing work as always!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support!!
glad you were able to capture this. i always love seeing the Missabe in action
Thank you Patrick. I’m really glad we did this too. I made it a priority when I heard the CN was going to purchase them.
I am glad you were able to catch the last days of the DM&IR, it would have been nice to see them in person pre-CN but, I enjoy these videos just as much.
We are grateful as well. It was a special time in history. Thank you for watching!
Great stuff! Always loved the Iron Range, wish it was still as cool as it was back in the day when everything was a lot more diverse.
Thank you!!! Still lots to see up there, but the Iron Range had quite a bit more going on in decades past. That’s one reason the DMIR was sold in 2004. Declining traffic.
@@CVisionProductions1 I will definitely plan a trip up that way in the near future, not DMIR but about as close as you can get to it!
Still worth a visit, for sure!
Nice. I don't know if it was corporate policy or just a trend or what, but... The USS guys loved using those horns. They did the same thing when I lived next to the EJ&E.
Not sure, but they are beautiful sounding horns. They were Nathan P5’s. A very distinct sound for the Missabe fleet. Thank you for watching!
Terrific video, as well as all your material. Love your channel! It's a pity DM&IR is gone. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much! Yes, it is sad they are gone. It was a staple in Minnesota Railroading.
All I saw was straight facts. Long live DMIR
Thanks for that video train from 2004
You bet! Thank you for watching!
The SD45T-2 For Iron Range Railway
They were and still are very good pullers for this type of railroading.
I miss the Missabe so much
We do too! They were a class act.
I remember the first and last time I saw them. We were on proctor hill and I heard the sound of emd 645s and there was 4 sd40 tunnel motors shrieking as they finally got to the climax of the fearsome proctor hill. One of the best railroad moments for me. This was in 2002
If there's something the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railroad would like us to remember is Safety First
Proctor Hill is an incredible place to watch trains. 2.2% is a significant grade!
I wish I was alive for the Yellowstones
19:51 those units had great old cast p5s! Way better than the new cast ones we have today.
If you love old cast P5s, the Missabe was the place to be! Their mix of old and new cast P5s was absolutely awesome. Thank you for checking out the video.
Those are some insanely fast ditchlights on those DMIR and Wisconsin Central units! I believe CN kept them after the merger as well. Definitely different than what you see on CSX and Norfolk Southern which are much slower flashing. I also like how the railroad has a mix of both old cast and new cast Nathan P5 horns. How many trains per day do they typically get? Looks interesting to railfan. Great video!
Thank you! Great observation on the ditch lights. You are correct that theirs is faster than CSX or NS. It is a great area to railfan. But numbers of trains really depends on time of year with production and demand for pellets. But I think the whole system can see up to 8 ore trains a day, plus all the regular freight CN runs on the line now. So probably about 20 per day. Others can correct me if I'm wrong.
@@CVisionProductions1 20 isn't too bad. About like the Norfolk District over here. You're very welcome for the comment and thanks for the reply!
Ty for moderating loads n consist locos...
You’re welcome.
you guys are coming out with the goods lately!!!!!!
We are sure trying! I hope you enjoy this one!
The high flash rate on those ditch lights drives me nuts lol
Agreed! We wonder if the crews disliked them as well? There were (or possibly still are) a few units up there that still have them. 406 was still equipped with them as of 2018.
402 still has them, as well. I actually prefer the fast-flash to more standard rates, but as far as attention-getting goes, I think DWP wins with the flashing in unison
The SD38AC is the opposite version of the SD40 series of locomotives.
Yes, EMD had them catalogued together. Most railroads opted for the turbocharged SD40, versus the non-turbocharged SD38. Thanks for the comment.
5:42 I understand that a cable is connected to the locomotives that makes the locomotives behind the main locomotive work without the need for a crew, but I was curious about the fact that the main locomotive activated the bell and the ditch lights and The locomotive that was behind also activated them.
Yes, you noticed correctly. Bells were activated on trailing locomotives via MU on DMIR. And since ditch lights were set to flash when the bell was rung, you’d also see ditch lights flashing on trailing units. Pretty neat, in our opinion. Thanks for watching.
Still waiting for the Union Pacific Pratt Subdivision lol
16:17 lol, 24 years later and it's still there, demo crew must be busy.
Ha! It’s pretty surprising that it’s still there. The people in charge must secretly want to save it from demolition. Thanks for pointing it out.
C vision productions nice video train dvd can you send bnsf train
Thank you, Chris! We’re working on quite a few videos right now. Some of them are BNSF.
I have a new request! I would love to see some WC action! Do you by chance have any videos on the CN Minneapolis sub?
We do! Our Illinois Central video that was released to UA-cam in January covers it. And there will be more coverage of that line very soon!
@@CVisionProductions1 cool! Any scenes in Wheeler?
No scenes in Wheeler, but very close. Boyceville and Colfax. If you haven’t watched already... Illinois Central Railroad: GP40, SD40, SD40A, SD40-2, SD40-3, and SD70 Locomotives in the Midwest:
m.ua-cam.com/video/ty4f7zu_rIE/v-deo.html
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Thank you Taylor!
@@CVisionProductions1 your welcome guys this good late birthday surprise me
Where did DM&IR get the bentite clay from? I only know of bentonite clay mining in So Dakota.
It is possible that some of the bentonite used in the Iron Range came from South Dakota, but most of the nation’s sodium bentonite comes from Wyoming. RCPE handles quite a bit of bentonite out of Colony, Wyoming, just as the DM&E and CNW did before them. BNSF originates significant volumes of bentonite along their Wyoming lines as well.
Why would they decide to not use tracks on the road? Just seems like you would want to use all you're rail if you have the business.
If you’re referring to the all-rail trains vs taconite trains that get dumped on the Lake Superior docks, it’s all about the cost of transportation. Unless an all-rail move is required for some specific reason, moving it across the Great Lakes in a lake vessel seems to be the preferred method.