Crossing the Hoffman Swing Bridge (Mississippi River) with "Oats" on the throttle...Summer 2008. This was just minutes before job 68 crashes into semi trailer at crossing and crewman injured 1 mile away.
Student engineer does a fine job with his biggest train yet...87 cars (6000 ton) MB was his trainer on his last day of a 40 year plus career. You were one of the best hoggers I ever worked with MB...I'll catch you at breakfast sometime.
Enjoy your retirement MB. You were one of the best.
Where the Split Rock River gets its name from. Some guys came through on Kayak's later. It's about a half mile worth of excitement with a dozen rapids like this one I'd say.