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| Title: |
HAT |
| Description: |
A GP40, GP38-2, SD40-2, and an SD60 smoke it up heavily as they embark on their trip up the hill and over to Humboldt. |
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8/13/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:03:38 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4617(GP40) |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
When I first saw this consist I threw on the four way flashers and stopped in the street to get this shot. And then I went to Glenwood with it! I think there comes a time when you just know you have to do something because there isn't always a next time in this hobby. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:05:20 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
The first half of the chase was pretty much just for fun, as the sun angle was too poor for any good results. But I did take one here just for the heck of it. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:14:39 PM |
| Location: |
Murray, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
After waiting for about an hour and a half for 298 to get by, the two leasers are on the move again and this time in some decent light. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:15:22 PM |
| Location: |
Belgrade, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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| Title: |
A Classic |
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Growing up with the Wisconsin Central, I quickly developed a soft spot for the SD45's. To still be able to see them, even without their 20 cylinder 645, is very much a blessing in todays age. Shoot em while you can, although too many people just ignore leasers, they are definately some of the neatest and oldest units still around. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:16:28 PM |
| Location: |
Brooten, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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433 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
With the two EMD's cranking out plenty of power to keep the train at the 50MPH track speed, the chase got pretty interesting and decisions had to be made quickly. They looked good dashing through the countryside. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:16:58 PM |
| Location: |
Sedan, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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360 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
The two classic EMD's high step it for a few hundred feet while working their 208 axles and 3064 foot manifest towards the yard at Glenwood. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:19:19 PM |
| Location: |
Sedan, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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396 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
Arriving at the East end, all thats left it do is line into the yard and pull down. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:32:39 PM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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409 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 171 |
| Description: |
Pulling down into the yard passing the SOO 4418 and CP 4433, the day had been a success. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:33:09 PM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 2792(SD40M-2) |
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411 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4418 |
| Description: |
A nice greeting to arrive to at the East end of the yard. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:37:09 PM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 4418(GP38-2) |
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244 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4418 |
| Description: |
Still sporting the Candy Apple. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:38:15 PM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 4418(GP38-2) |
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218 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 4433 |
| Description: |
One of the few repaints last year. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:38:49 PM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4433(GP38-2) |
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291 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 291 |
| Description: |
I try not to post any widecab GE's, but sometimes there are things worthy of a shot behind them. Heres one of those times. DMVW has bought a few of the former WC 6900's it seems. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:59:03 PM |
| Location: |
Kimball, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 9599(AC44CW) |
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320 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DMVW 6941 |
| Description: |
A lot of memories with these grey ghosts in my day. Cool to see them getting a new home. |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 1:59:25 PM |
| Location: |
Kimball, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Title: |
DMVW 6949 |
| Description: |
Looking much nicer than the 6941 patch! |
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8/16/2010 Upload Date: 8/17/2010 2:00:17 PM |
| Location: |
Kimball, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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DMVW 6949(SD40-3) |
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880 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CWR in the morning |
| Description: |
Just nothing like it! A very nice set of power has juvt crossed the Mississippi and is approaching Marshall St. |
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8/23/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 1:30:23 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5972(SD40-2) |
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178 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Eastbound on the West Runner |
| Description: |
About to head onto the BN at University, the three EMD's trot passed the former Mecca of all and cverything Soo Line. |
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8/23/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 1:31:27 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 5972(SD40-2) |
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186 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 580 |
| Description: |
After the East Hump finally gives em' the light, the pair of heritage GP40's enter the main track and start their journey for the day. |
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8/24/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 1:50:49 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4601(GP40) |
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202 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 580 |
| Description: |
Notching em' up at SPP. Not a fan of powerlines... |
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8/24/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 1:51:27 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul Park, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4601(GP40) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 580 |
| Description: |
The two GP40's roll up to the depot while the conductor goes in to grab some necessary paper work. |
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8/24/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 1:52:11 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4601(GP40) |
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220 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BN Transfer |
| Description: |
The two Geeps and /0 cars approach the bridge with the BN at Northtown, which is where these two Geeps will be headed. |
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8/25/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 2:07:11 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4509(GP38-2) |
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270 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BN Transfer |
| Description: |
My 4800th shot. A pair of GP38-2's finally get the OK from Northtown to head over after waiting for a few hours. |
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8/25/2010 Upload Date: 8/26/2010 2:03:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4509(GP38-2) |
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296 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 290 |
| Description: |
I was going to get an SD40-2 leading one way or another! After chasing the MITDM with the KCS bomb on the point, we ventured over for a much nicer sight, the 5970 still looking great and classlights to boot. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:11:04 PM |
| Location: |
Red Wing, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5970(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
CP 290 |
| Description: |
Working down to the East end of the siding for a setout. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:11:25 PM |
| Location: |
Red Wing, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5970(SD40-2) |
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288 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 290 |
| Description: |
Coming up to Frontenac East, the two EMD's drag their 47 cars in style. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:21:39 PM |
| Location: |
Frontenac, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5970(SD40-2) |
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301 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 290 |
| Description: |
Twisting and leaning around the river. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:22:16 PM |
| Location: |
Maple Springs, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5970(SD40-2) |
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267 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
CP 810 |
| Description: |
Headed for Columbia. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:42:32 PM |
| Location: |
Maple Springs, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 8918(SD70MAC) |
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261 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 581 |
| Description: |
CP 4526,CITX 3100, and SOO 4442 trail on 581 this afternoon. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:49:02 PM |
| Location: |
Red Wing, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4441(GP38-2) |
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185 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
The 3177 and 6090 handle their 92 axles with ease as they pass blast through Kellogg. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:53:37 PM |
| Location: |
Kellogg, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3177(SD40-2) |
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626 Comments: 6 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
The crew is a lucky one today, the ride of an SD40-2 and Air Conditioning to boot. At 93F, it was definately needed. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 12:58:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minnesota City, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3177(SD40-2) |
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364 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
DME 271 |
| Description: |
271 throttles up as it nears its counterpart in the hole at MN City. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 1:07:50 PM |
| Location: |
Minnesota City, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6050(SD40-3) |
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176 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DME 271 |
| Description: |
Slicing through the dirt crossing, the two 40 models add to the already great spartan cab EMD day. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 1:10:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minnesota City, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6050(SD40-3) |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 271 |
| Description: |
The two EMD's come into view once again as they wrap around the water and HWY 61. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 1:17:33 PM |
| Location: |
Minneiska, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6050(SD40-3) |
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158 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 271 |
| Description: |
Another stop and pop shot at Weaver. Chasing trains on the river is no easy task. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 1:18:37 PM |
| Location: |
Weaver, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6050(SD40-3) |
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181 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DME 271 |
| Description: |
The whole railroad was pretty much second to 271 today, as they were running short on time. They did end up making Saint Paul! |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 1:24:37 PM |
| Location: |
Kellogg, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6050(SD40-3) |
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189 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DME 271 |
| Description: |
The money shot of 271 going through Maple Springs. A nice straight 40 frame leads the way as well. |
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8/29/2010 Upload Date: 8/30/2010 1:26:17 PM |
| Location: |
Maple Springs, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6050(SD40-3) |
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198 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 800 |
| Description: |
After hearing CP 800 calling the dispatcher with a 59 series on the point, I raced down to Saint Paul Park to wait for whatever unit it may be. Roaring through town is the nifty numberboarded-5963 and two GE's trailing as they should for the trip to Portage. |
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9/17/2010 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:33:08 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul Park, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5963(SD40-2) |
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248 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
Departing out of Saint Paul Yard at Oakland, the SDP gets to lead under cloudy skies today. |
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9/17/2010 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:33:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3093(SD40-2) |
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307 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
Whipping up to the bridge to get one more shot of the SDP. Sure sounded nice when I was pacing it for a few moments on 61. |
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9/17/2010 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:34:02 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3093(SD40-2) |
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375 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 290 |
| Description: |
An added bonus to the SDP40 today was this 290 coming in hot right behind 270. 6080 leads the 6032 today. |
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9/17/2010 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:34:17 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6080(SD40-2) |
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315 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 801 |
| Description: |
Drawed down at the rips, the new crew is on and ready to roll in a few moments. What a leader, sadly the UP will have them take the Belt instead of Robert St, so the trashy 18 will be the new lead unit. |
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9/25/2010 Upload Date: 9/25/2010 4:41:16 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 2476(SD50-2) |
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| Title: |
Good Morning |
| Description: |
CP 801 shows off the rare MW assigned SD50-2 on the point of this Roseport bound coke train. Another one of my middle-of-the-night CSX chases. |
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9/25/2010 Upload Date: 9/25/2010 4:42:01 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 2476(SD50-2) |
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286 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSXT 2476 |
| Description: |
After overhearing the runaround planning, I was quite peeved. Yet another spartan cab leader screwed out of the lead, its getting tough to bag them with any confidence anymore. The UP had congestion on the other side of Robert St, so the coke train had to run around its train on SOO 2 and then head into the Belt with the AC44 on the point. And it was at that point that I went home for some much needed rest. |
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9/25/2010 Upload Date: 9/25/2010 4:42:32 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 2476(SD50-2) |
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219 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Flexi-Fitty |
| Description: |
Heading back to tie onto the train on SOO 2, the 2476 shows off its Conrail heritage in many ways as it passes the subtle fall foliage. |
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9/25/2010 Upload Date: 9/25/2010 4:42:54 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 2476(SD50-2) |
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224 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CSXT 18 on CP 801 |
| Description: |
The new lead motor, sadly, shoves back towards the train which is visible underneath the signals at West Hoffman. |
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9/25/2010 Upload Date: 9/25/2010 4:43:13 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 18(AC44CW) |
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431 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
From 497 to 496 |
| Description: |
CP 497's EOT flashes on as their former second unit, the 6036, has been set out for the CP 496 which is that beam of light casting its glow upon the scene. SOO 6042's valve has failed and can't keep the PSI up to workable levels, so the 6036 will be their new chariot. |
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10/2/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 1:55:34 AM |
| Location: |
Dickinson, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6036(SD60) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6042 |
| Description: |
The ailing 6042 is shown here sitting in the siding at Dickinson as the new leader, the SOO 6036, goes back to the CITX 3092 to begin to build this consist back together. |
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10/2/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 1:56:08 AM |
| Location: |
Dickinson, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6042(SD60) |
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379 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 496-29 Woes |
| Description: |
A few days late, a dollar short, an SD60 short, and now a new SD60, CP 496 is ready to move once again after a terrible first few hours in. Or are they? Now they can't seem to arm the EOT, so they inform the dispatcher that they are now only able to go 38MPH under FRA rules. The dispatcher then informs the crew to just pull ahead and shove into the siding, and a cab will be on the way. What a night... |
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10/2/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 1:56:23 AM |
| Location: |
Dickinson, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6036(SD60) |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 496 |
| Description: |
CP 496-29, a train that I paced in the early morning hours this very day from Glenwood, exits the tunnel on Main 2 as it finally, FINALLY, gets to its destination one new engine and crew later. |
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10/2/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 1:56:47 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6036(SD60) |
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159 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CITX 3092 |
| Description: |
A former Santa Fe SD40 rumbles down track its probably faintly familiar with, although its been a bit more than a decade. |
| Photo Date: |
10/2/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 1:57:02 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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331 Comments: 1 |
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