Two Harbors
No, this photo isn't stretched. This is the Budd Car, also referred
to as an RDC (rail deisel car), owned and operated by the North Shore Scenic
Railroad in Duluth. This car is a self-contained mini train. I has its
own deisel engine, facilities and passenger area. It is pictured here at
the the north end of the line at the station in Two Harbors, MN. It was
a pretty decent ride, but a little slower than I like to go on a train.
This Mallet
2-8-8-4 of the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range was a principal and typical
tractive unit for ore transportation in the region. #229 was saved from
the scrap heap and restored to original splendor. Two Harbors is it's final
resting place, where it is doubtful it will ever belch smoke again.
Update: I returned to Two Harbors in 2010 to visit #229 to see how well she
was preserved. I was very disappointed in her present condition. She is rusting
and is woefully neglected. I chose not to take any photos. I will go back again
in a couple of years and look at her again.