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By:T. P. Bruss
Dates:9/21/2016 - 12/20/2016
Album Info:Most of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast Wisconsin in the fall of 2016, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, GB&W, MILW, and SOO rails. Once in a while I try to catch ELS and WSOR on former MILW rails too.
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CN 3019 and CN 2834
Title:  CN 3019 and CN 2834
Description:  CN container train approaches what used to be Kampo Rd. (now it is just an industrial driveway) as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 24 Sep. '16. The remnants of the former C&NW main line are visible background right.
Photo Date:  9/24/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:46:44 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3019(ET44AC) CN 2834(ES44AC)
Views:  577   Comments: 4
GTW 4908
Title:  GTW 4908
Description:  CN local takes the north leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Sep. '16. The Main St. overpass is in the background.
Photo Date:  9/24/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:46:49 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  273   Comments: 1
GTW 4911 and GTW 5856
Title:  GTW 4911 and GTW 5856
Description:  CN local approaches N. State St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 25 Sep. '16. Train was pulled by a pair of GTW locomotives, GTW 4911 and GTW 5856. This was a chance encounter, otherwise I would have attempted to obtain a better vantage point to capture this pair of locomotives in their original owner's paint scheme. If you happen to be an aficionado of topnotch liquor, beer, and wine, the parking lot of the historic Flanagan's Stop and Shop is on the opposite side of the train.
Photo Date:  9/25/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:46:53 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4911(GP38-2) GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:  316   Comments: 1
GTW 4911
Title:  GTW 4911
Description:  CN local passes the north end of N. 5th St. as it heads south via former MILW rails at Hilbert, WI on 3 Oct. '16.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:46:56 AM
Location:  Hilbert, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4911(GP38-2)
Views:  316   Comments: 1
UP 1474
Title:  UP 1474
Description:  UP 1474 parked on the former C&NW main line by the depot/yard office at the north end of South Yard at Sheboygan, WI on 3 Oct. '16. The locomotive was not parked here when we came through earlier. Seeing as iw had now been shut down, we figured that they were done for the day. We were pleasantly surprised to find it moving a short while later. This track used to be the main line, but it is now a branch that ends at Haven, WI for the UP. CN operates part of the former main line from Newton to Rockland and from Denmark to Green Bay.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:47:14 AM
Location:  Sheboygan, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  UP 1474(GP40M-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 1
UP 1474
Title:  UP 1474
Description:  The Kwik Trip parking lot proved to be a decent vantage point to watch the UP local assemble its train at the former C&NW South Yard at Sheboygan, WI on 3 Oct. '16. The local was preparing to switch several industries at the north end of town.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:47:18 AM
Location:  Sheboygan, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  UP 1474(GP40M-2)
Views:  395   Comments: 1
UP 1474
Title:  UP 1474
Description:  UP local pasallels N. 18th St. and crosses Cambridge Ave. as it heads north via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Sheboygan, WI on 3 Oct. '16. The local was preparing to switch several industries at the north end of town.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:47:21 AM
Location:  Sheboygan, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  UP 1474(GP40M-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 2
UP 1474 Activates the Wig-Wags at Sheboygan, WI
Title:  UP 1474 Activates the Wig-Wags at Sheboygan, WI
Description:  UP local activates the Wig-Wag signals and crosses Saemann Ave. as it heads north via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Sheboygan, WI on 3 Oct. '16. The local was preparing to switch several industries at the north end of town. We were chasing the train northwdrd through heavy afternoon traffic and got far enough ahead of the train to stop here to get a shot or two. This being our first time chasing trains here, we were quite surprised to espy these classic and exceedingly rare crossing signals as we parked and started walking toward the grade crossing.
Photo Date:  10/3/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:47:25 AM
Location:  Sheboygan, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  UP 1474(GP40M-2)
Views:  951   Comments: 3
CN 9473, GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Title:  CN 9473, GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Description:  With the CN local power for Appleton parked in the foreground, a CN local from Neenah backs behind the depot/yard office while setting out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 9 Oct. '16. It is unusual for this local to take the track behind the depot/yard office (the branch to Kimberly and Combined Locks) when they stop in Appleton, they almost always use the main line. They will continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna when they are done here. Appleton power is CN 9473. Neenah power is GTW 5856 and GTW 4908.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:12 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9473(GP40-2LW) GTW 5856(GP38-2) GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Title:  GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Description:  CN local crawls through the intersection of W. College Ave./Hwy. 125 with S. Memorial Dr./N. Richmond St./Hwy. 47 (probably the busiest intersection, consequently busiest grade crossing, in Appleton) as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 9 Oct. '16. The crossing signals were malfunctioning, so a crew member had to flag the crossing (he is visible background right). The large brick building in the background is Good Company, a restaurant established in 1980. The building originally housed the Marshall Paper Co., a.k.a. Marshall Bros. Wholesale Paper, founded in 1893 by Simon and Samuel G. Marshall, father and son. Samuel's brothers Louis J. and Harry M. later joined the company, whose products included wrapping paper and printing paper. It used to receive rail service, the spur was on the north (opposite) side of the building. That spur crossed Richmond St. and serviced the Marshall & Hammel Grain Elevator & Warehouse that stood where the Walgreen's parking lot is now. Train was on its way to Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:20 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5856(GP38-2) GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Title:  GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Description:  CN momentarily fouls Depot St. in order to set out a car on the spur for Crystal Print, Inc. via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 9 Oct. '16.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:25 AM
Location:  Little Chute, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5856(GP38-2) GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Title:  GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Description:  CN backs into the Little Chute Industrial Park in order to serve a couple of industries via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 9 Oct. '16.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:30 AM
Location:  Little Chute, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5856(GP38-2) GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  306   Comments: 1
GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Title:  GTW 5856 and GTW 4908
Description:  CN local spots four CSX boxcars at WOW Logistics in the Little Chute Industrial Park via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 9 Oct. '16. The train lies in the long shadow cast by Cargill Animal Nutrition in the late afternoon sun. CN 388665, set there a few minutes ago by the local, and several other covered hoppers are spotted at the Cargill facility.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:35 AM
Location:  Little Chute, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5856(GP38-2) GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
CN 4711 and IC 9623
Title:  CN 4711 and IC 9623
Description:  CN local passes the former Haase St. grade crossing as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI on 15 Oct. '16. Train was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  10/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:40 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4711(GP38-2) IC 9623(GP38-2)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
CN 4028
Title:  CN 4028
Description:  CN local skirts Arrowhead Park and crosses the mouth of the Neenah Slough at the south end of Little Lake Butte des Morts as it approaches the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 15 Oct. '16. I’m not sure where it was coming from, but it consisted of 16 boxcars. The bridge on the right connects Arrowhead Park to Herb and Dolly Smith Park.
Photo Date:  10/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:45 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4028(GP9RM)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
CN 2248 and CN 2561
Title:  CN 2248 and CN 2561
Description:  CN through freight passes the Main St. over pass as it traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 15 Oct. '16. The train is also passing the remnants of the platform and foundation of the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot (the rail sections supported by concrete blocks and railroad ties rest atop the foundation). It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened.
Photo Date:  10/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:50 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2248(ES44DC) CN 2561(C44-9W)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
CN 2248 and CN 2561
Title:  CN 2248 and CN 2561
Description:  CN through freight skirts Arrowhead Park and approaches the bridge over the mouth of the Neenah Slough at the south end of Little Lake Butte des Morts as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 15 Oct. '16.
Photo Date:  10/15/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:53:56 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2248(ES44DC) CN 2561(C44-9W)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
CN 9513, IC 9623, CN 2811 and CN 2850
Title:  CN 9513, IC 9623, CN 2811 and CN 2850
Description:  CN container train passes a paused pair of locally-based locomotives at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Oct. '16. Local had two locomotives, CN 9513 and IC 9623. Container train had two locomotives, CN 2811 and CN 2850.
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:54:02 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9513(GP40-2LW) IC 9623(GP38-2) CN 2811(ES44AC)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
GTW 6420 and IC 9623
Title:  GTW 6420 and IC 9623
Description:  CN local bisects the intersection of W. College Ave./Hwy. 125 with S. Memorial Dr./N. Richmond St./Hwy. 47 (probably the busiest intersection, consequently busiest grade crossing, in Appleton) as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 9 Oct. '16. Train was on its way to Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 1:54:06 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 6420(GP40-2) IC 9623(GP38-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
NS 9674 and NS 9476
Title:  NS 9674 and NS 9476
Description:  A pair of out-of-town visitors shove a through freight past the former Caroline St. grade crossing along Union St. as they back into north end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI on 30 Oct. '16.
Photo Date:  10/30/2016  Upload Date: 12/11/2016 11:59:55 PM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  NS 9674(C40-9W) NS 9476(C40-9W)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
NS 9674 and NS 9476
Title:  NS 9674 and NS 9476
Description:  A pair of out-of-town visitors lead a through freight past the former Sherry St. grade crossing along Union St. as they pull out of the north end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI on 30 Oct. '16. The building at left is what remains of the Neenah Cheese & Cold Storage Co. facility at 434 Sherry St., Neenah, WI. It was built in 1902 after the original building was destroyed in a fire. The original 2-story brick building was constructed by Nicholas Simon in 1892, a 3rd story was added later. It was home to his N. Simon & Co., a cheese maker as well as wholesaler of butter, cheese and eggs, until he moved his company to Appleton, WI, ca. 1900. He was well-known both for the quality of his cheese as well as for making several gigantic cheeses. His largest weighed 12,361 lbs., was 8’ in diameter and 5’ thick, which he created on 15 Aug. ’11 at Appleton, WI, to be exhibited at the National Dairy Show held in Chicago later that year. By the 1950s this facility was home to the L. D. Schreiber & Co. refrigerated warehouse. A 2-story section at the rear of the building was demolished at some point. The parking lot at left is the site of Neenah's 2nd WC (later SOO) depot, built in 1891. This depot was torn down as soon as the third one opened, built ca. 1955 about 850 ft. to the northwest. Looking south from the Main St. overpass.
Photo Date:  10/30/2016  Upload Date: 12/12/2016 12:00:04 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  NS 9674(C40-9W) NS 9476(C40-9W)
Views:  196   Comments: 1
BNSF 9191 and BNSF 5940
Title:  BNSF 9191 and BNSF 5940
Description:  A pair of out-of-town visitors lead a through freight across Winchester Rd./Hwy. II as they head northwest via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 5 Nov. '16. I thought the train was going to take the cross over and roll past me toward Stevens Point, but they faked me out and headed for Green Bay instead. The divergence of rail lines at Winchester Rd., where the line in the foreground heads northwest toward Stevens Point and the other line heads northeast toward Green Bay, is labeled Winnebago Junction on some old maps. The grade crossing in the foreground is Ehlers Rd.
Photo Date:  11/5/2016  Upload Date: 12/12/2016 12:00:17 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9191(SD70ACe) BNSF 5940(ES44AC)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
GTW 4908 and GTW 4917
Title:  GTW 4908 and GTW 4917
Description:  CN local approaches Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 5 Nov. '16. Train was headed for Appleton, Little Chute and Kaukauna. The former SOO main line is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  11/5/2016  Upload Date: 12/12/2016 12:00:37 AM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4908(GP38-2) GTW 4917(GP38-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
GTW 4908 and GTW 4917
Title:  GTW 4908 and GTW 4917
Description:  CN local crosses Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 5 Nov. '16. Train was headed for Appleton, Little Chute and Kaukauna. The former SOO main line is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  11/5/2016  Upload Date: 12/12/2016 12:00:47 AM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4908(GP38-2) GTW 4917(GP38-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 2
GTW 4908
Title:  GTW 4908
Description:  CN local crosses N. Morrison St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 5 Nov. '16. The historic building on the left was the S. C. Shannon Co., 531 N. Morrison St., Appleton, WI, 767-779 Morrison St. in original street numbering system. The facility is currently occupied by the Appleton Area School District and Aramark Food Service. Previous occupants include General Cheese Co., Inc., ca. '58. The facility used to receive rail service, the spur ran along this side (south side) of the main building. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  11/5/2016  Upload Date: 12/12/2016 12:01:06 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4908(GP38-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
GTW 4917 and CN 9473
Title:  GTW 4917 and CN 9473
Description:  CN local crosses N. Oneida St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 13 Nov. '16. One of the C&NW's 3 Appleton depots stood to the left, on the south (right) side of the tracks between N. Appleton St. and N. Oneida St. The downtown depot closed ca. 1958 and passenger operations were concentrated at the Appleton Junction depot. The building in the background is Oneida Heights, an apartment complex for seniors. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  11/13/2016  Upload Date: 12/12/2016 12:01:16 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4917(GP38-2) CN 9473(GP40-2LW)
Views:  227   Comments: 1
IC 3107
Title:  IC 3107
Description:  CN local approaches the former N. Superior St. grade crossing as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 20 Nov. '16. The building behind the train is the former Furnishings Unlimited warehouse, 323 N. Division St. I don't think they were the original occupant of the building, but they were there for quite a few years. The facility used to receive rail service, but it hasn't for quite some time. The 1911 Sanborn map depicts three businesses occupying the approximate foot print of the current building, an agricultural implement warehouse, a furniture warehouse, and a stock yard. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  11/20/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:22:59 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3107(GP40R)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
IC 3107 and GTW 4917
Title:  IC 3107 and GTW 4917
Description:  CN local headed southwest passes a container train headed in the opposite direction via former SOO rails at the end of Blair Ave., Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 25 Nov. '16. Train was pulling 46 cars for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna, and had two locomotives, GTW 4917 and IC 3107.
Photo Date:  11/25/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:02 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3107(GP40R) GTW 4917(GP38-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
GTW 4911 and GTW 6226
Title:  GTW 4911 and GTW 6226
Description:  CN local crosses N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 25 Nov. '16. Eggers Industries, a periodic rail customer, is partially visible behind the train. Founded at Neenah, WI, in 1910 as Hardwood Products Co., construction of the facility commenced in Oct. ’10. It was renamed Hardwood Products Corp. as a result of a merger with Mississippi Veneer & Lumber Co. on 20 Apr. ’22. Eggers Industries acquired Hardwood Products Corp. in 1965 and renamed it Eggers Hardwood Products Corp. Eggers was founded by Fred W. Eggers at Two Rivers, WI in 1884 to make wood baskets used by farmers. They later started making plywood and other wood veneer products. There used to be 3 spurs to service the facility, now there is only 1.
Photo Date:  11/25/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:08 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4911(GP38-2) GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
CN 2861 and CN 2887
Title:  CN 2861 and CN 2887
Description:  CN through freight approaches Hwy. GG as it heads northeast via former SOO rails past a farm field at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 25 Nov. '16.
Photo Date:  11/25/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:10 AM
Location:  Town of Vinland, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2861(ES44AC) CN 2887(ES44AC)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
CN 2861 and CN 2887
Title:  CN 2861 and CN 2887
Description:  CN through freight crosses Hwy. GG as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 25 Nov. '16.
Photo Date:  11/25/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:14 AM
Location:  Town of Vinland, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2861(ES44AC) CN 2887(ES44AC)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
CN 2944
Title:  CN 2944
Description:  CN container train parallels Sherman Rd. and approaches its grade crossing as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 25 Nov. '16. Train had two locomotives, CN 2944 pulling and CN 2814 pushing.
Photo Date:  11/25/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:17 AM
Location:  Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2944(ES44AC)
Views:  214   Comments: 1
CN 2814
Title:  CN 2814
Description:  CN container train crosses the Sherman Rd. grade crossing as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 25 Nov. '16. Train had two locomotives, CN 2944 pulling and CN 2814 pushing.
Photo Date:  11/25/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:19 AM
Location:  Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2814(ES44AC)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
GTW 4907 and IC 3110
Title:  GTW 4907 and IC 3110
Description:  CN local passes the depot/yard office while preparing to set out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 1 Dec. '16. The local originated at Neenah and would continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna and had one locomotive, GTW 4907. The Appleton-based local power, IC 3110, is parked on the right. A Ford F-550 MoW hi-rail, WC 177903, is parked between the locomotives.
Photo Date:  12/1/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:23 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4907(GP38-2) IC 3110(GP40R)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
IC 3110
Title:  IC 3110
Description:  IC 3110 parked at the CN, former C&NW, yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 1 Dec. '16. I am curious to learn more about the recently installed, solar-powered piece of L. B. Foster equipment on the right.
Photo Date:  12/1/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:25 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3110(GP40R)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
GTW 4907
Title:  GTW 4907
Description:  CN local approaches W. 2nd St. while preparing to set out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 1 Dec. '16. The local originated at Neenah and would continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  12/1/2016  Upload Date: 1/2/2017 2:23:28 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4907(GP38-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 1
CN 2562 and CN 5479
Title:  CN 2562 and CN 5479
Description:  CN through freight crosses the junction with the Wiouwash State Trail, former C&NW right-of-way, as it speeds northwest via former SOO raiTs at Medina Junction, WI on 4 Dec. '16. Train had four or five locomotives, including CN 2562, CN 5479, CN 2506. The bench at left was emplaced earlier in the year “In honor of John Kurka, Papa to Sam and Caleb, ‘the Train Watchers.’”
Photo Date:  12/4/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:10 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2562(C44-9W) CN 5479(SD60)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
GTW 58
Title:  GTW 58
Description:  50CN local approaches 6th St. as it heads south via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 11 Dec. '16. The buildhng in the background is Dura-Fibre, LLC. Organized as the National Tractor & Mahinery Co. at Chicago in 1916 (some references state ’18). They reorganized as the Uncle Sam Tractor and Machinery Co. ca. Mar. ’18 and moved to Menasha, WI ca. Feb.%‘19. The company reorganized as Wisconsin Automotive Corp. ca. ’23 in order to add automobiles to its line of products, particularly the Harris Six. They went out of business sometime between ’24 and ’2=. The Neenah Shoe Co. occuped the plant in ’28. The Wisconsin Container Corp. was organized ca. ’31 to manufacture solid fiber and corrugated containers at this facility. The company was acquired by Menasha Corp. ca. ’69 and became their Solid Fibre Divisiol. On 8 Feb. ’73, Menasha Corp. was granted a trademark for their “Grain-tainer” fiberboard grain doors for boxcars, but I’m not positive if they were made here or at another Menasha Corp. facility. Menasha Corp. sold the facility kn ’04 and the name was changed to Dura-Fibre at some point. The facility has a spur, but does not seem to receive rail service.
Photo Date:  12/11/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:13 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5850(GP38-2)
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GTW 5850
Title:  GTW 5850
Description:  CN local traverses the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 11 Dec. '16. They are returning to pick up their train, which they had dropped east of De Pere St. (the current street signs have been lazily bastardized to Depere St.) while they serviced several industries. The facility in the backgrlund is currently home to Alliance Industries, 313 Appleton St., Menasha, WI,#they apply powder coatings and manufacture sand cores. Founded at Waupaca, WI in 1979, they leased the adjacent facility at 320 Appleton St. in 2005. They later purchased that facility aswell as this one/ It clearly used to receive rail service, but it does not seem to currently. The ornate spire of St. Mary's is partially visible in the background.
Photo Date:  12/11/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:16 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5850(GP38-2)
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GTW 5850
Title:  GTW 5850
Description:  CN local crosses Edna Ave. and approaches High St. as it heads southwest via the former joint MILW/SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 11 Dec. '16. They are passing Levenhagen Oil Corp., 321 High St., Neenah, WI; it used to receive rail service, but has not for some time. Anchor Castings, Inc., is partially visible in the background.
Photo Date:  12/11/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:18 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 5850(GP38-2)
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CN 5606 and CN 2689
Title:  CN 5606 and CN 2689
Description:  CN through freight crosses the mouth of the Neenah Slough at the south end of Little Lake Butte des Morts as it haads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 17 Dec. '16. Train had two locomotives, CN 5606 and CN 2689. A unit train of centerbeam flatcars is passing behind it.
Photo Date:  12/17/2016  Upload Date: 7/7/2013 4:35:28 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P+ Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2689(C44-9W)
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CN 7027
Title:  CN 7027
Description:  CN lncal parallels Union St. as it heads south into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 18 Dec. '16. The guardrail at left marks the location of the former Sherqy St. grade crossing. The WC (later SOO) depot was built on the north side of Sherry!St. on the east side of the tracks in 1891. It replaced the ca. 1871 depot that stood at the wesu end of Wisconsin Ave. The Sherry St. depot was demolished ca. 1955 when a new depot was built between Main St. and N. Lake St. on the west leg of the wye, about 850 ft. to the northwest. The building behind the train is what remains of the Neenah Cheese & Cold Storage Co. facility at 434 Sherry St., Neenah, WI. It was built in 1902 after the original building was destroyed in a fire. The original 2-story brick building was constructed by Nicholas Simon in 1892, a 3rd story was added later. It was home to his N. Simon & Co., a cheese maker as well as wholesaler of butter, cheese and eggs, until he moved his company to Appleton, WI, ca. 1900. He was well-known both for the quality of his cheese as well as for making several gigantic cheeses. His largest weighed 12,361 lbs., was 8’ in diameter and 5’ thick, which he created on 15 Aug. ’11 at Appleton, WI, to be exhibited at the National Dairy Show held in Chicago later that year. By the 1950s this facility was home to the L. D. Schreiber & Co. refrigerated warehouse. A 2-story section at the rear of the building was demolished at some point.
Photo Date:  12/18/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:30 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 7027(GP9RM)
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CN 7027, CN 2444, BCOL 4602, NS 8031, NS 9352
Title:  CN 7027, CN 2444, BCOL 4602, NS 8031, NS 9352
Description:  CN local and through freight pass each other at the former Caroline St. grade crossing at the intersection with Union St. at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 18 Dec. '16. The local had one locomotive, CN 7027; the through freight had four locomotives, CN 2444, a remarkably clean looking BCOL 4602, NS 8031, NS 9352.
Photo Date:  12/18/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:33 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 7027(GP9RM) CN 2444(C40-8M) BCOL 4602(C40-8M) NS 8031(ES44AC) NS 9352(C40-9W)
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CN 2444, BCOL 4602, NS 8031, NS 9352
Title:  CN 2444, BCOL 4602, NS 8031, NS 9352
Description:  CN through freight crosses the former Caroline St. grade crossing and approaches the former Sherry St. grade crossing at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 18 Dec. '16. Train had four locomotives, CN 2444, a remarkably clean looking BCOL 4602, NS 8031, NS 9352.
Photo Date:  12/18/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:35 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2444(C40-8M) BCOL 4602(C40-8M) NS 8031(ES44AC) NS 9352(C40-9W)
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BCOL 4602
Title:  BCOL 4602
Description:  A remarkably clean looking BCOL 4602 was 1 of 4 locomotives in charge of a CN through freight at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 18 Dec. '16.
Photo Date:  12/18/2016  Upload Date: 1/7/2017 4:35:37 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4602(C40-8M)
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