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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	NT 10-Q
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041031
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041216
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041216
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20041216

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MESABI TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000065172
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINERAL ROYALTY TRADERS [6795]
		IRS NUMBER:				136022277
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0131

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		NT 10-Q
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04488
		FILM NUMBER:		041207562

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 318 CHURCH ST STATION
		STREET 2:		C/O BANKERS TRUST CO CORP TRUST
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10008-0318
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2122506519

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, CORPORATE
		STREET 2:		P.O. BOX 318 CHURCH STREET STATION
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10008-0318
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PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2004</font></b></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Transition Report on Form 10-K</font></p>

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<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Transition Report on Form 10-Q</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Transition Report on Form N-SAR</font></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 24.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD ENDED</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Read attached Instruction Sheet before preparing form.&#160; Please print or type.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the item(s) to which the <br>
notification relates:</font></p>

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<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">PART I</font></b></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in 24.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">REGISTRANT INFORMATION</font></b></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Full
name of Registrant:&#160;&#160;&#160; Mesabi Trust</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Former
name if applicable:&#160;&#160;&#160; N/A</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Address
of principal executive office (street and number):&#160;&#160;&#160; c/o Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas,
Trust and Securities Services &#151; GDS, 60 Wall Street, 27<sup>th</sup> Floor</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 24.0pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">City, State and Zip Code:&#160;&#160;&#160; New
York, New York 10005</font></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">PART II</font></b></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">RULE
12b-25(b) AND (c)</font></b></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed.&#160; (Check
box if appropriate.)</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#253;</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (a)&#160;
The reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could
not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#253;</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (b)&#160;
The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form
10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof,
will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed
due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or
portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following
the prescribed due date; and</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (c)&#160;
The accountant&#146;s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.</font></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">PART III</font></b></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">NARRATIVE</font></b></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">State
below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, N-SAR,
N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within
the prescribed time period.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; The Registrant&#146;s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2004 cannot be filed
within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort because its
independent accountant, Eide Bailly LLP, Fargo, North Dakota, previously
engaged as the principal accountant to audit the financial statement of Mesabi
Trust (the &#147;Trust&#148;), resigned as independent auditors for the Trust on December
15, 2004 due to Eide Bailly LLP&#146;s de minimis involvement in the preparation of
the Trust&#146;s financial statements.&#160; Hence,
the Trust&#146;s Quarterly Report cannot be reviewed by independent accountants
within the prescribed time period.&#160; The
Trust plans to file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2004 on or
before the fifth day following the required filing date.</font></p>

<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">OTHER
INFORMATION</font></b></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(1)&#160; Name and telephone number of person to
contact in regard to this notification:</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

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  <p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Rodney
  Gaughan,<br>
  Assistant Vice President,<br>
  Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas</font></p>
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  <td width="8%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:8.9%;">
  <p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:justify;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <br>
  </font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(212) 250-2157</font></p>
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  <p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(Name)</font></p>
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  <td width="8%" valign="top" style="padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:8.9%;">
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  </td>
  <td width="42%" valign="top" style="border:none;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;width:42.22%;">
  <p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(Area
  Code) (Telephone number)</font></p>
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<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(2)&#160;
Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act
of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed?&#160; If the answer is no, identify report(s):</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt 4.5in;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#253;</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160; Yes&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160; No</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">(3)&#160; Is
it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the
corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings
statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt 4.5in;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#253;</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160; Yes&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" face="Wingdings" style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font size="2" style="font-size:10.0pt;">&#160; No</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If
so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and
quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results cannot be made.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">The
Trust's net income for the three months ended October 31, 2003 was $2,284,583,
compared to expected net income for the three months ended October 31, 2004 of
$3,175,948.&#160; Further, the Trust's net
income for the nine months ended October 31, 2003 was $3,500,032, compared to
expected net income for the nine months ended October 31, 2004 of
$6,515,973.&#160; The Trust's net income for
the three months ended October 31, 2004 and nine months ended October 31, 2004
is subject to review by the Trust's independent accountant.&#160; The anticipated increase in net income is
primarily due to increases in iron ore pellet shipments and prices, and a
higher applicable royalty rate, as compared to the comparable prior period.</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">This
filing contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to future
results, which statements are intended to be made under the safe harbor
protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.&#160; Actual results could differ materially from
current expectations upon an independent accountant's review of the Trust's
financial statements.&#160; Although the
Mesabi Trustees believe that such forward-looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties,
which could cause actual results to differ materially.</font></p>

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<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">SIGNATURES</font></b></p>

<p style="font-weight:bold;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><b><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">MESABI TRUST</font></b></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;text-transform:uppercase;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;text-transform:none;">(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS
SPECIFIED IN CHARTER)</font></p>

<p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in 12.0pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">has
caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.</font></p>

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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Date:</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">December
  15, 2004</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">By:</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">/s/
  Rodney Gaughan</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="37%" valign="top" style="border:none;padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:37.22%;">
  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  </td>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  </td>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <td width="43%" valign="top" style="border:none;padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:43.86%;">
  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Name:&nbsp; Rodney Gaughan</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="43%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:43.86%;">
  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assistant Vice President,</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  </td>
  <td width="6%" valign="top" style="padding:0in .7pt 0in .7pt;width:6.54%;">
  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:1.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
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  <p align="left" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt 31.2pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Deutsche Bank Trust
  Company Americas</font></p>
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