Duluth Missabe & Iron Range
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In the northern woods of Minnesota lies the Mesabi Iron Range, an area rich in taconite iron ore – and in railroading history. In 2001, the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway was still independent and busy hauling this iron ore.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | No Region Code, NTSC |
In the northern woods of Minnesota lies the Mesabi Iron Range, an area rich in taconite iron ore – and rich in railroading history! When this production was filmed in 2001, the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range Railway was busy hauling this iron ore from processing plants to the rail docks on Lake Superior. We’ll explore the operations of the DM&IR beginning at the dock in Two Harbors, then along its two divisions and several branch lines, and finally to the huge docks in Duluth, and all along the way see its beautiful maroon and gold locomotives at work. Traveling along the Iron Range Division from Two Harbors to Iron Junction, we spot DM&IR’s SD40-3s, former SD45T-2s remanufactured for the railroad. At Highland, a southbound train enters the scale track to weigh each car. The DM&IR runs three general freight trains and we watch one head onto the branch line at Wales to pick up freight cars from the Northshore Mining Company. A rail train, led by an SD38AC, departs the yard in Biwabik.
At Iron Junction a northbound train is headed by a rebuilt SD18 and a rebuilt SD9, now classified as SD-Ms. On the Missabe Division, run-through power includes CSX SD80MACs and BNSF Dash 9s. An SD38DC leads a southbound load with steam rising in the cold winter air from freshly processed taconite pellets. We’re treated to the nonstop operations at Dock 6 in Duluth, the largest ore dock on the Great Lakes. The DM&IR, seen here through all four seasons, delivers a unique combination of hardworking railroading, intriguing motive power, modern industrial facilities, and scenic wilderness. It’s a great viewing experience!
CR6377 –
I got this program when it first came out back in 2003 or 2004. I have watched it a lot of times, taking in the scenery and locations. Finally in 2023, thanks to this program and another from Pentrex, I visited the area and was happy with the results. Even if the DM&IR is gone. The Iron Hauling and Limestone moving is still in full force. I was happy to visit the area, and look forward to it in the future.
rickyfreni –
Filmed in 2001 & released on DVD & VHS in 2004, the present day DM&IR contains lots of great diesel action at locations like Two harbors which is the northern point of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum’s North Shore Scenic Railroad as it features Duluth & Iron Range 2-6-0 number 3, & the mighty 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone number 229 sitting on display, as well as a white-tailed deer & a red fox hunting for food, Highland, North Wales Wye, Rollins, Fairbanks, Wyman Junction, Aurora, Biwabik Yard with a crew member doing something subliminal on the welded rail train as well as a toy riding horse on the Hi-rail truck, Iron Junction, Keenan with CSX & Conrail in the winter, Fair lane with Conrail in the winter as well, North of Zim (Reference to a Nicktoon character) at milepost 312 with the same CSX/Conrail train, Zim road crossing, Sax with the same CSX/Conrail train, Kelsey Bridge with BNSF in the winter, Payne with the same Conrail train from Fair Lane, Alborn with Union Pacific & Southern Pacific, Culver with a golden retriever waiting for the train to clear the crossing, Grand lake with BNSF, Saginaw, South Coons with the same Conrail train in the winter, Munger with Canadian National, SL Junction, Oliver Wisconsin, Nopeming Junction with BNSF that has a Santa Fe Warbonet in the consist, Tree Farm Road, Adolph with BNSF, Proctor Yard with Yellowstone 225 on display, & Dock 6 with Union Pacific & BNSF.
A Mention of another Pentrex title: Rails to the Twin Ports were heard twice.
Curtis Watson –
The DM&IR looks good in steam or diesel! A great film about a great railroad in great scenery!
rrvideoman, Delisle Saskatchewan –
An interesting video on the operations of railroad hauling ore products in a region that is not common to the mainline operators. But it’d not all ore haulage, as there is some general manifests and a work train as well to be seen. Pentrex has done a fine covering the 4 seasons of the year, with plenty of action throughout. The territory of the DM&IR is well covered as well. Other companies also make occasional appearances like the WC, UP, CN, CSX, etc… We also see the ship yards and some boats come in, one which shows itself unloading bulk products. Over all, a good presentation of the region and the featured railroad.
Kevin Willie –
Great Video of the DMIR before it came a fallen flag