The 43rd avenue overpass-one of the best, with a view of the most. This road can be accessed from East River Road, which parallels Northtown Yard along the west side, or University Ave. which parallels the east side. Parking is permitted on the road's ample shoulder area. There is a clear view north, i.e. no fence. There is a pedestrian walk on the south side with a short fence between it and the roadway.
Expansive people have to walk up from the ends of the fenced walk.
A three-unit set of EMD SD9s moves through the transfer yard. This shot of typical transfer power in the Twin Cities was taken from the Saint Anthony Parkway bridge. Looking north you can photograph trains in the receiving yard and engines heading to or from the Diesel shop and servicing area. To your right is a turntable, a remnant of the former Northern Pacific engine facility of the same name before the yard was modernized. The table turns locomotives still today.