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Belt |
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The Belt Job runs with a single B23-7 on this beautiful June day. |
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6/8/2006 Upload Date: 6/8/2006 8:20:44 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 75(B36-7) |
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GTW 5945 |
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Im pretty sure this engine is a SD40-3, but it goes along with the old GTW numbering system. The WC transfer runs today with no WC power, which sadly is much more often then running WITH WC power. |
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6/8/2006 Upload Date: 6/8/2006 8:24:57 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5945(SD40-3) |
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| Title: |
GTW 5945 |
| Description: |
GTW 5945,an SD40-3, runs in the scenic section of this line (Cardigan Jct-New Brighton) with 2 CN units in tow. |
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6/8/2006 Upload Date: 6/8/2006 8:25:41 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5945(SD40-3) |
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| Title: |
CN 5724 |
| Description: |
About 3:15 in the morning, Ed Patten sits waiting for the switch to shove back to his train. |
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6/9/2006 Upload Date: 6/9/2006 10:53:17 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5724(SD75I) |
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566 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5950 |
| Description: |
Hood doors open, leaving 16 cylinders some air to breath, cool air at that. For yummer, 68 degrees is rather cold. |
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6/9/2006 Upload Date: 6/9/2006 10:34:23 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5950(SD40-3) |
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| Title: |
Another U-Boat |
| Description: |
48 eases the Belt+job oqt of the yard with a nice sized train. |
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6/9/2006 Upload Date: 6/9/2006 10:35:53 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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596 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Putting away the CP's |
| Description: |
Charlie McDade is in for another long day. At 12:45 he is just getting ready to go to Northtown. Usually they are all done at this time. |
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6/10/2006 Upload Date: 6/10/2006 4:11:02 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Title: |
MNNR 55 |
| Description: |
Doing what i love to do........Railfan in the morning. MNNR 55 shoves back to get the cars that the WC dropped off. |
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6/11/2006 Upload Date: 6/11/2006 7:55:06 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 55(C30-7) |
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544 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
5:45 AM |
| Description: |
Guess the CN 5724 has a fancy of being the one in all of my cool shots! Heres the WC ready for Humboldt, when most of you were probably still sleeping. |
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6/11/2006 Upload Date: 6/11/2006 7:55:36 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5724(SD75I) |
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655 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
FINALLY |
| Description: |
My first SD45 sighting since the 8th of May. And this unit is a very special one at that. Leader is another one of a kind unit, the 2500, an SD35. |
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6/17/2006 Upload Date: 6/18/2006 10:38:08 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7525(SD45) |
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527 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 2500 |
| Description: |
Charlie McDade runs an all WC consist (well, on paper atleast) over I35W, on his way into the MNNR's yard. Nice to see maroon and gold again. |
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6/17/2006 Upload Date: 6/18/2006 10:37:39 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 2500(SD35) |
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825 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bridges |
| Description: |
Besides the 3rd unit and the truck on the highway, this may as well be 2001, and still a WC train. |
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6/19/2006 Upload Date: 6/19/2006 4:55:21 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 2500(SD35) |
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866 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
rare units |
| Description: |
The same consist back again! This was probably the best consist down here in months. |
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6/19/2006 Upload Date: 6/19/2006 4:56:29 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 2500(SD35) |
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513 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
OLS and Blue Skies |
| Description: |
Finally a good roster shot of my beloved SD45. |
| Photo Date: |
6/19/2006 Upload Date: 6/19/2006 4:57:22 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7525(SD45) |
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589 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
WC 2500 |
| Description: |
One of my many bridge shots in this album, but this one had good sun. Gotta love the WC! |
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6/19/2006 Upload Date: 6/19/2006 4:57:58 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 2500(SD35) |
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1232 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
WC 6948 |
| Description: |
With the sloppily patched Gec Alsthom shining through in its true colors, WC 6948 sits with 2 other units of SD40 variants. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/2006 Upload Date: 6/21/2006 8:35:09 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6948(SD40-3) |
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350 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7525 |
| Description: |
Alas, it finally comes down leading! Sadly, it just HAD to be cloudy this day. Oh well, hope it makes a return on friday. |
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6/21/2006 Upload Date: 6/21/2006 9:32:32 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7525(SD45) |
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445 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7525 |
| Description: |
On the mainline now as Ed has a good roll on em. You've got to charish anytime you see an SD45 leading. |
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6/21/2006 Upload Date: 6/21/2006 9:33:04 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7525(SD45) |
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599 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
5:50 AM |
| Description: |
Another sunrise shot. This time with some nice power, SP 319 leads an EMD SD90MAC with 115 empties. |
| Photo Date: |
6/21/2006 Upload Date: 6/21/2006 8:35:34 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SP 319(AC44CW) |
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492 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7525 |
| Description: |
The old GE spits smoke as the other elder sits idle. |
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6/21/2006 Upload Date: 6/21/2006 9:33:41 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7525(SD45) MNNR 75(B36-7) |
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900 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 6901 |
| Description: |
Three units drag a cut out of the MNNR's yard. |
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6/23/2006 Upload Date: 6/25/2006 12:01:30 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6901(SD40-3) |
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366 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Wait A Minute???? |
| Description: |
With there being heavy work on the diamond, a number of odd moves took place today. Those UP units once the led the coal empty, now the WC transfer power is pulling the empty down into the yard, and after that, the UP power will rejoin the train to take it to South St. Paul. |
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6/29/2006 Upload Date: 6/30/2006 12:17:36 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 6822(AC44CW) IC 6122(SD40-2) |
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598 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN and CP crews |
| Description: |
CPs section crews are taking a break from the diamond while the transfer power goes back to its train. |
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6/29/2006 Upload Date: 6/30/2006 12:18:03 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6122(SD40-2) |
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| Title: |
WC 6004 |
| Description: |
A nice change from the grey SD40-3s (speak of the devil, we have one leading) that have infiltrated New Brighton. But its better than anything painted CN! |
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7/6/2006 Upload Date: 7/6/2006 11:06:10 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6004(SD40-2) |
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587 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
WC 6919 |
| Description: |
A pair of spartan cabs are pouring out a nice mist of grey smoke as they pull their MNNR cut out of the yard. |
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7/6/2006 Upload Date: 7/6/2006 11:05:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6919(SD40-3) |
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371 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 3009 |
| Description: |
Easily the best out of the consist, WC 3009 rolls along side of a SOO Line built in Fon Du Lac boxcar, a place where 3009 has been many times before. |
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7/10/2006 Upload Date: 7/12/2006 2:37:37 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 3009(GP40) |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Yay! |
| Description: |
A great leader! Glad to see a 4 axle down here again! |
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7/11/2006 Upload Date: 7/12/2006 2:35:50 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 3009(GP40) |
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361 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5942 |
| Description: |
Another ex KCS SD40-3 down at New Brighton. These seem to be everywhere lately. |
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7/14/2006 Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:57:54 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5942(SD40-3) |
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470 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6067 |
| Description: |
If only ever IC ive seen lately was a WC..... Still im happy to see this. |
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7/18/2006 Upload Date: 7/20/2006 11:45:38 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6067(SD40-2R) |
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408 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3384 |
| Description: |
The 3384, with brand new yellow striping, sits with 3 other units uncrewed at the MNNR yard. |
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7/18/2006 Upload Date: 7/20/2006 11:50:19 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3384(SD40-2) |
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359 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 3006 |
| Description: |
A great consist, and a rare number of units at that, but the best part was the leader! |
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7/22/2006 Upload Date: 7/24/2006 3:24:36 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 3006(GP40) |
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212 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 3006 |
| Description: |
WC 3006 leads 3 other units across I35W. Four units on the Mineapolis Sub is pretty rare, and the first two arent common power down here. |
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7/22/2006 Upload Date: 7/24/2006 3:25:31 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 3006(GP40) |
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319 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7522 |
| Description: |
The first meeting ive had with this little beauty! I felt really lucky to actually get what ive been wanting for months! |
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7/24/2006 Upload Date: 7/24/2006 3:26:20 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7522(SD45) |
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261 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ballasting |
| Description: |
Three SD40-2s crawl at about 5 miles an hour while ballasting the mainline through New Brighton. |
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7/25/2006 Upload Date: 7/25/2006 4:48:09 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 6018(SD40-2) |
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510 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Oh My Gosh... |
| Description: |
I went half the summer, and only one SD45 to show for it. Now, in 2 days ive had 2! I cant tell you how fast my jaw dropped when i saw this on the wye! |
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7/25/2006 Upload Date: 7/25/2006 4:48:50 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7527 |
| Description: |
My favorite locomotive, the SD45, has finally came my way! What a great surprise! |
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7/25/2006 Upload Date: 7/25/2006 4:49:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7527(SD45) |
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343 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7522 |
| Description: |
Another roster shot of the antique at New Brighton. |
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7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:43:07 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7522(SD45) |
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225 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7527 |
| Description: |
A much better shot than last time, this time it has sun! |
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7/27/2006 Upload Date: 7/27/2006 12:43:28 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 6901 |
| Description: |
The all "WC" consist, literal thinking, rolls onto the main. |
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7/27/2006 Upload Date: 7/27/2006 12:42:49 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6901(SD40-3) |
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357 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7527 |
| Description: |
The 4 L's! Long Live Lovely Leaders! |
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7/30/2006 Upload Date: 7/31/2006 5:35:06 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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320 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 7527 |
| Description: |
Four units on R916, not seen much anymore. Not seen much anymore is also the legions of SD45s what used to lead many WC frieghts! |
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7/30/2006 Upload Date: 7/31/2006 5:34:29 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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| Title: |
WC in all its glory |
| Description: |
And on the 8th day, god created SD45s! Gotta love em'! |
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8/4/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:26:36 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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280 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 54 |
| Description: |
A pair of old GEs idle in the yard waiting for the WC to clear the diamond. |
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8/4/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:30:42 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 54(B30-7) |
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411 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 3006 |
| Description: |
Let me tell you, when I pulled into the parking lot, I couldnt believe my eyes! Three WC units, all different models, were the power! Getting closer and closer to the extinction of WC SD45s, I was happy to see it found a spot in the consist! |
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8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:35:20 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 3006(GP40) |
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471 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The 20 Cylinder Beast |
| Description: |
Only 2 74XXs left, and I catch it with good company! |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:36:00 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 7495(SD45) |
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323 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ex ACR |
| Description: |
Not THEE best lighting, but looking at the consist, I feel grateful to have them down here at all! |
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8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:36:33 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6006(SD40-2) |
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461 Comments: 1 |
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