Although the power still waves the CNW flag, This is really the Twin-Cities to Chicago day train, operated by the MadCow. Note the UP inspired paint scheme on the first sleeper. This car is lettered for the CNW.
With the CNW takeover in transition, a wild assortment of power is common. Case in point, an ex-CNW E7A leads FP45B and an E7B on the eastbound journey to Madison.