Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Join Drew Halverson and the MRVP crew in this polar vortex edition of Drew's Trackside Adventure! We brave the freezing March 2014 weather to capture Canadian National trains battling the elements and gravity on the Waukesha Subdivision in eastern Wisconsin, specifically tackling the challenging 1-percent grade of Byron Hill. Witness powerful locomotives, unique rolling stock, and discover hidden modeling inspiration in the wintry dairyland. Don't miss the action!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:27 Heading to Byron Hill
01:03 Local Train Action
03:22 First Southbound Train
05:02 CN Oil Train Power
06:03 Unique Modeling Ideas
07:14 Shops Yard Switchers
08:26 Fresh ES44s on Byron Hill
09:42 Triple Meet at Marsh Siding

Created: March 28, 2014

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