MinnKota Railfan
Fragments of the DM&E 4 - New Richland, MN
Although the traffic on the former M&StL Tootin' Louie line have ceased for nearly 15 years, much of the trackage, signals, and right of way markings remain.
I can vaguely remember seeing DM&E SD40-2's pulling long strings of limestone gondolas through Albert Lea and onto the Union Pacific Albert Lea Sub for interchange in Mason city in the late 90's Much beyond that is nothing but a blur to me. The Line was recently taken up in Albert Lea, but much of trackage remains north of town. I figured I would post a few photos showing what is left of a rail line which have otherwise been written into the history books.
Fragments of the DM&E 4 - New Richland, MN
Although the traffic on the former M&StL Tootin' Louie line have ceased for nearly 15 years, much of the trackage, signals, and right of way markings remain.
I can vaguely remember seeing DM&E SD40-2's pulling long strings of limestone gondolas through Albert Lea and onto the Union Pacific Albert Lea Sub for interchange in Mason city in the late 90's Much beyond that is nothing but a blur to me. The Line was recently taken up in Albert Lea, but much of trackage remains north of town. I figured I would post a few photos showing what is left of a rail line which have otherwise been written into the history books.