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Title: |
A great catch |
Description: |
This was a great catch, the paint was still so fresh that you could still smell it! I have to thank Alec for the heads up on this one. |
Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 2/28/2008 12:54:03 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
NSM 652(SD40-3) RLCX 652(SD40-3) |
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761 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Waiting to get into Northtown |
Description: |
The crew has died and a relief will be on duty within about two hours to finsh the transfer for the day. |
Photo Date: |
2/26/2008 Upload Date: 2/28/2008 12:25:47 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5329(SD40-2W) IC 6104(SD40-2) |
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396 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5329 |
Description: |
A broader shot of the consist. The zebra scheme is holding great on the lead engine, one of the best I have ever seen. |
Photo Date: |
2/26/2008 Upload Date: 2/28/2008 12:31:30 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5329(SD40-2W) IC 6104(SD40-2) |
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361 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coming around the curve |
Description: |
IC 1026 leads the transfer with the IC 6013 around the curve with a lot of snow falling. It was nice to see the transfer running closer to the usual schedule again. |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2008 Upload Date: 3/21/2008 4:51:19 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1026(SD70) |
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402 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Coming up the hill |
Description: |
IC 1026 and IC 6013 grind up grade towards New Brighton. It was actually nice to see two ICs with matching yellow stripes. |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2008 Upload Date: 3/21/2008 4:49:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1026(SD70) IC 6013(SD40-2R) |
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459 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Waiting to get into Northtown |
Description: |
The WC transfer sits on the highline as they wait to get an okay from the BN to get into Northtown Yard. |
Photo Date: |
3/26/2008 Upload Date: 2/11/2009 5:31:56 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5620(SD70I) |
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248 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coming up Shoreham Hill |
Description: |
Charlie has no problem bringing the transfer up from Northtown today. I'm happy I shot this now, seeing how all the SD50Fs are now gone. IC 6141 trails. Photo 1,000 for me on RRPA! |
Photo Date: |
3/27/2008 Upload Date: 2/8/2009 12:22:42 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5403(SD50F) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5242 |
Description: |
While we waited and thought a rock train would be coming by from Cardigan, we were suprised to see the WC come up Northtown. We eventually headed out to Cardigan to shoot the rock train. |
Photo Date: |
3/29/2008 Upload Date: 2/11/2009 5:32:53 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5242(SD40-2W) WC 3002(GP40) |
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348 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Snowy Day |
Description: |
The WC is just getting up to Northtown after having to wait a while at Northtown for a CP train to clear. |
Photo Date: |
3/31/2008 Upload Date: 5/23/2009 12:23:31 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5674(SD75I) |
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252 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 2516 |
Description: |
CN 2516 puts cars away for the Minnesota Commercial before heading off to Humboldt Yard. Trailing unit is CN 5540. |
Photo Date: |
4/1/2008 Upload Date: 4/10/2008 1:24:49 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2516(C44-9WL) |
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379 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A405 coming through Cardigan Jct |
Description: |
Train A405 comes through Cardigna Jct doing 40 mph as it nears New Brighton, MN with two CN Dash 9s. Picture was scanned in. |
Photo Date: |
4/3/2008 Upload Date: 4/10/2008 1:05:53 AM |
Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2577(C44-9W) CN 2599(C44-9W) |
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483 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A406 departing |
Description: |
CN 2599 leads A406 out of New Brighton and towards Stevens Point WI. This was about a two minute exposure. |
Photo Date: |
4/3/2008 Upload Date: 4/10/2008 12:53:37 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2599(C44-9W) |
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370 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 8821 |
Description: |
Two different generations of EMDs easily lift the transfer up the hill. This was one of the few times I had seen an M-2 down here. |
Photo Date: |
4/9/2008 Upload Date: 2/13/2009 8:22:55 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CN 8821(SD70M-2) GTW 5931(SD40-2) |
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406 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5931 |
Description: |
Almost to the top of the hill, and almost done with the days work. |
Photo Date: |
4/9/2008 Upload Date: 2/13/2009 8:23:27 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5931(SD40-2) CN 8821(SD70M-2) |
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401 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Stopped on the Hill |
Description: |
The WC has stopped on the hill so he could back up to make the joint at Central Ave. Telephoto shot w/ teleconveter. |
Photo Date: |
4/16/2008 Upload Date: 2/13/2009 8:22:33 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2556(C44-9W) IC 6011(SD40-2R) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6011 |
Description: |
After coming up the hill, IC 6011 ties onto a NSM unit before heading into the MNNRs yard. |
Photo Date: |
4/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/21/2009 3:10:45 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6011(SD40-2R) |
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209 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Going to Work |
Description: |
Train A405 got in late, and the WC is just starting to get to work. Here we see IC 6015 pulling past the switch so the commercials can be put away. |
Photo Date: |
4/18/2008 Upload Date: 2/13/2009 8:24:12 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6015(SD40-2R) |
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210 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5931 |
Description: |
When the WC came into town, they had four units, and for some reason they set this GT unit out on the west wye. No problem for me, perfect time to get a good roster! |
Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 1:14:27 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5931(SD40-2) |
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321 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Shoving back |
Description: |
After picking up their cars, and doing an air test, the WC shoves back into New Brighton on a rainy April day. |
Photo Date: |
4/24/2008 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 1:13:54 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6054(SD40-2R) WC 3006(GP40) |
Views: |
223 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 3006 |
Description: |
Roster shot of WC GP40 3006. |
Photo Date: |
4/24/2008 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 1:13:19 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
WC 3006(GP40) |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5674 |
Description: |
Steve waits for Josh to cut off the power before heading into the yard. Trailing units are CN 5667 and CN 2614. |
Photo Date: |
4/27/2008 Upload Date: 2/16/2009 1:37:06 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5674(SD75I) |
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228 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coming into Northtown |
Description: |
The transfer today has two SD75Is for power. Better then Dash 9s if you ask me. |
Photo Date: |
5/10/2008 Upload Date: 2/20/2009 1:04:57 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5774(SD75I) |
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216 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading to Northtown |
Description: |
The WC transfer blasts over the Old Highway 8 bridge as it heads to Northtown yard. |
Photo Date: |
5/16/2008 Upload Date: 5/16/2008 11:59:45 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5798(SD75I) |
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244 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5774 |
Description: |
Steve brings the transfer up from Humboldt in the early sun at Central Ave. |
Photo Date: |
5/18/2008 Upload Date: 2/21/2009 5:20:26 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5774(SD75I) |
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200 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Early Day |
Description: |
The transfer comes up from Northtown a little early today and is surrounded by a bunch of green trees. Telephoto shot 10X zoom, Nikon Fe photo scan. |
Photo Date: |
5/19/2008 Upload Date: 2/21/2009 5:21:19 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2638(C44-9W) CN 5798(SD75I) |
Views: |
331 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coming up from Humboldt |
Description: |
The WC makes its way back to New Brighton after coming up from Humboldt. They would head back down to Northtown with BNSF 9765 to be delivered off to the BN. |
Photo Date: |
5/23/2008 Upload Date: 2/21/2009 5:22:23 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2638(C44-9W) CN 5798(SD75I) |
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347 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Off to the T Yard |
Description: |
After dropping off their Northtown cars in the "R" Yard, the WC is now headed off to the T yard. |
Photo Date: |
5/26/2008 Upload Date: 2/22/2009 1:23:04 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
IC 1032(SD70) IC 2699(C44-9W) |
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474 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2638 |
Description: |
After screaming up Shoreham Hill, the transfer cools its heals on New Brighton while it waits for an outbound crew. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2008 Upload Date: 3/15/2009 2:50:21 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2638(C44-9W) GTW 5936(SD40-2) |
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265 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Grand Trunk Western |
Description: |
One of the two remaining GTW SD40-2s makes a visit to New Brighton on a nice June day. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2008 Upload Date: 3/15/2009 2:51:56 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5936(SD40-2) |
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139 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2430 |
Description: |
Waiting to go on a nice July day with a C44-9W. |
Photo Date: |
7/18/2008 Upload Date: 4/10/2009 2:42:54 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2430(C40-8M) |
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293 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5787 |
Description: |
CN 5787 has just cut off of its train is getting ready to pick up is cut before heading up to New Brighton. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 9/25/2008 3:32:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5787(SD75I) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 6005 |
Description: |
Heading into Humboldt yard to pick up the transfers cars. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 9/25/2008 3:31:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6005(ES44AC) CN 2532(C44-9W) CN 5787(SD75I) |
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476 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coming through Northtown |
Description: |
The WC transfer is coming through Northtown Yard with a BNSF Gevo to be dropped off and the Minneapolis skyline in the background. |
Photo Date: |
8/3/2008 Upload Date: 9/25/2008 3:30:20 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5787(SD75I) CN 2532(C44-9W) |
Views: |
407 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading to Northtown |
Description: |
IC 1005 leads the WC transfer on its way to Northtown Yard. |
Photo Date: |
8/9/2008 Upload Date: 9/27/2008 8:46:34 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1005(SD70) |
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169 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Coming though Shoreham |
Description: |
The transfer comes through Shoreham Yard with a CN and BNSF unit trailing. |
Photo Date: |
8/9/2008 Upload Date: 9/27/2008 8:47:22 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1005(SD70) CN 5665(SD75I) |
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383 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
One of a kind |
Description: |
A one of a kind SD40-2 will be trailing on todays A406. It was really cool to see this rebuild unit still in service. To top it off, it was with an all IC consist too! |
Photo Date: |
8/24/2008 Upload Date: 2/18/2009 5:33:59 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6034(SD40-2) IC 6066(SD40-2R) |
Views: |
218 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two ICs |
Description: |
Two IC SD40 bodies wait to take A406 back to Stevens Point. Check out the poling pocket on the 6066, a sign of how old this unit really is. You don't see that too much anymore. |
Photo Date: |
8/24/2008 Upload Date: 4/25/2009 11:58:36 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6066(SD40-2R) IC 6034(SD40-2) |
Views: |
191 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5702 |
Description: |
Two SD75Is wait to depart New Brighton on a muggy August day. |
Photo Date: |
8/26/2008 Upload Date: 4/10/2009 5:19:23 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5702(SD75I) CN 5693(SD75I) |
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244 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5800 |
Description: |
CN 5800 and IC 1037 shove back into New Brighton |
Photo Date: |
9/4/2008 Upload Date: 9/22/2008 12:44:44 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5800(SD75I) IC 1037(SD70) |
Views: |
518 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 1037 |
Description: |
IC 1037 shoves back into New Brighton with CN 5800 trailing. |
Photo Date: |
9/4/2008 Upload Date: 9/22/2008 12:44:13 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1037(SD70) |
Views: |
332 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Waiting to get into Northtown |
Description: |
The WC transfer waits at Foley Wye to get into Northtown Yard. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2008 Upload Date: 9/25/2008 3:22:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2518(C44-9WL) |
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302 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 1031 |
Description: |
IC 1031 waits to be picked up of the east wye. |
Photo Date: |
9/10/2008 Upload Date: 9/25/2008 3:25:35 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1031(SD70) |
Views: |
153 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 6012 |
Description: |
Todays WC transfer is lead by a rebuilt CN SD40. I wish we got more of these units down here. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2008 Upload Date: 5/13/2009 12:48:10 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 6012(SD40-2Q) |
Views: |
266 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Cut off and ready to pickup |
Description: |
The power has been cut off is getting ready to head into the Commercial to pick up some cars. |
Photo Date: |
9/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/2/2009 2:08:56 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5602(SD70I) IC 6060(SD40-2R) CN 5781(SD75I) |
Views: |
402 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5781 |
Description: |
The transfer goes under Cleveland Ave and out of the Commercial yard as it heads out on the main. |
Photo Date: |
9/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/2/2009 2:05:45 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5781(SD75I) IC 6060(SD40-2R) CN 5602(SD70I) |
Views: |
378 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6060 |
Description: |
A nice looking IC unit is on the middle of two SD70I/75Is today. This unit started its life on the GM&O back in the 60s. |
Photo Date: |
9/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/2/2009 2:07:05 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6060(SD40-2R) |
Views: |
179 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5242 |
Description: |
A side view of CN 5242. This engine could use a new coat of paint! |
Photo Date: |
9/29/2008 Upload Date: 11/17/2008 11:40:13 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5242(SD40-2W) |
Views: |
397 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two Zebras |
Description: |
Two CN locomotives in the Zebra scheme lead the WC transfer out of Northtown Yard. These two EMDs sounded great working together. |
Photo Date: |
9/29/2008 Upload Date: 11/17/2008 11:39:50 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 9555(GP40-2LW) CN 5242(SD40-2W) |
Views: |
402 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 9555 |
Description: |
Two old workhorses wait for a crew to take them to Stevens Point WI. |
Photo Date: |
9/29/2008 Upload Date: 11/17/2008 11:39:32 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 9555(GP40-2LW) CN 5242(SD40-2W) |
Views: |
393 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Under Silver Lake Road |
Description: |
The WC Transfer heads under Silver Lake Road late in the afternoon sun with two GEs trailing. |
Photo Date: |
10/1/2008 Upload Date: 5/2/2009 12:09:33 PM |
Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5716(SD75I) |
Views: |
237 Comments: 0 |
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