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Title: |
CN 5266 |
Description: |
With the sun slowly rising, the numberboards glow with orange while Charlie waits for the CP MN Dispatcher to give them a track into Shoreham. |
Photo Date: |
10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:18:57 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5266(SD40-2W) |
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422 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5938 |
Description: |
Starting at the same street that I started the 2005 album with, GTW 5938 leads two CN units up the hill with Charlie in charge. Follow this album for another year or two of changes on the old WC. |
Photo Date: |
10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:11:05 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5938(SD40-3) |
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537 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6135 |
Description: |
A pretty good looking consist crests the hill out of Camden with the standard cab EMD leading. |
Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:48:25 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6135(SD40-2) |
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389 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5938 |
Description: |
A roster shot of the SD40-3 at Foley Wye. |
Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:01:39 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5938(SD40-3) |
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648 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GCFX 6072 |
Description: |
A four unit consist squeels around the wye with the best one trailing. |
Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 4:28:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
GCFX 6072(SD40-3) |
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382 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6250 |
Description: |
IC 6250 winds around the wye in light snow, on the way to Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 4:29:27 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6250(SD40-3) |
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719 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GCFX 6072 |
Description: |
With about half of the SD40-3s down in Markham, its back to the beginning almost with a true GCFX leading. |
Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:21:03 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
GCFX 6072(SD40-3) |
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494 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2587 |
Description: |
Another day of horrible conditions..... |
Photo Date: |
11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:40:29 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2587(C44-9W) |
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524 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 8004 |
Description: |
Charlie slows before Stinson with a relatively new SD70M-2 leading the CN 5680 and the IC 6010. |
Photo Date: |
12/8/2007 Upload Date: 12/9/2007 10:09:59 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 8004(SD70M-2) |
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607 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 1039 |
Description: |
The IC back in tow, but leading this time. |
Photo Date: |
12/17/2007 Upload Date: 12/23/2007 12:01:03 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1039(SD70) |
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421 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5270 |
Description: |
Charlie brings the train up to Stinson for a moment, then off they'll go off towards Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
12/17/2007 Upload Date: 12/23/2007 12:01:37 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5270(SD40-2W) |
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465 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6532 |
Description: |
The carcass of CN is evident as they continue to starve themselves of power. Two UP units were stripped from a coal empty, and now find themselves working the WC transfer this evening. |
Photo Date: |
12/22/2007 Upload Date: 12/23/2007 12:02:09 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6532(AC44CW) |
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439 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6532 |
Description: |
A short cut for Humboldt (all for the graniel industry except a stray gondola) is led by two UP units from an empty coal train. |
Photo Date: |
12/22/2007 Upload Date: 12/23/2007 12:02:41 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6532(AC44CW) |
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388 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2228 |
Description: |
The Humboldt Transfer clears the gates at Stinson and continues up to New Brighton wmere thex will finish up. |
Photo Date: |
12/26/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:33:20 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2228(ES44DC) |
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451 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Northtown Transfer |
Description: |
An SD5LF/AC44W combo roll towards Nerthtown with the second transfer, clearing the snow from the rails. |
Photo Date: |
12/26/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:32:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5417(SD50F) |
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373 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 9542 |
Description: |
Two CNs bracket a UP SD9043MAC hn the WC. |
Photo Date: |
1/2/2008 Upload Date: 1/4/2008 7:11:34 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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358 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 1037 |
Description: |
A nice pair of black IC units in utterly disgusting weather.... |
Photo Date: |
1/5/2008 Upload Date: 1/6/2008 2:02:51 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1037(SD70) |
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507 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6128 |
Description: |
Two Black and White IC units blast by the switch after departing Humboldt. |
Photo Date: |
1/5/2008 Upload Date: 1/6/2008 2:04:54 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6128(SD40-2) |
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463 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 6128 |
Description: |
A rare black IC 61XX leads the 1037 up the hill on the WC Transfer. |
Photo Date: |
1/5/2008 Upload Date: 1/6/2008 2:05:25 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6128(SD40-2) |
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428 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
R916 |
Description: |
One of those days where everything goes your way. Heres a lashup for ya! IC 1037,WC 3026,IC 6010, and the Genset, NREX 2009. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2008 Upload Date: 1/13/2008 12:41:21 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1037(SD70) |
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439 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NREX 2009 |
Description: |
The NREX 2009 finds its way on the WC transfer, and will be set out at Humboldt for the CP. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2008 Upload Date: 1/13/2008 12:42:03 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
NREX 2009(3GS21B) |
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518 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6010 |
Description: |
Two ICs bracket the WC Map unit at Humboldt. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2008 Upload Date: 1/13/2008 12:42:42 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6010(SD40-2R) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6010 |
Description: |
The WC Transfer manuevers Lyndale Ave and the Freeway after leaving Humboldt. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2008 Upload Date: 1/13/2008 12:43:22 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6010(SD40-2R) |
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434 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
1960s! |
Description: |
Not the most common lashup, but you can get lucky! Three vintage SD40s *now rebuilt* ride up the hill in near below zero weather. |
Photo Date: |
1/20/2008 Upload Date: 1/26/2008 5:56:05 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6051(SD40-2R) |
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258 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 6051 |
Description: |
One...Two...Three... Yup, three original SD40s (and one SD40A) run the WC up to New Brighton with a decent sized train out of Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
1/20/2008 Upload Date: 1/26/2008 5:56:45 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6051(SD40-2R) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6000 |
Description: |
Nice to add the class unit to the roster. Not in real bad company either! |
Photo Date: |
1/20/2008 Upload Date: 1/26/2008 5:58:17 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6000(SD40-2R) |
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404 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2243 |
Description: |
Just before sunset, the WC crests the hill with a GEVO and an IC SD40-2 in -17 degree windchill. |
Photo Date: |
1/23/2008 Upload Date: 1/26/2008 5:59:07 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2243(ES44DC) |
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366 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
WC 6005 |
Description: |
The WC Transfer sits at the North End of the loop track at Shoreham with air troubles. 6000 feet of windmills trail. |
Photo Date: |
1/27/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 9:07:24 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6005(SD40-2) |
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342 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5946 |
Description: |
A nice looking SD40-3 leads a CN C44-9W on the transfer in light snow. |
Photo Date: |
2/4/2008 Upload Date: 2/9/2008 7:28:06 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5946(SD40-3) |
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314 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 5230 |
Description: |
Two BNSF GEs are in charge of the WC Transfer this afternoon. |
Photo Date: |
2/12/2008 Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:10:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 5230(C44-9W) |
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330 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 1035 |
Description: |
A pair of 70s roll westward with a rather large cut for the BN. |
Photo Date: |
2/15/2008 Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:11:00 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1035(SD70) |
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379 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2202 |
Description: |
The WC is on its last leg until reaching New Brighton to tie up for the day. |
Photo Date: |
3/12/2008 Upload Date: 3/15/2008 10:01:39 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2202(C44-9W) |
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478 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CN 8014 |
Description: |
New power is no longer a rarity on the Transfer. Today the 8015 leads the 8014 up to New Brighton. This consist was pretty neat, with sister units and all. |
Photo Date: |
3/13/2008 Upload Date: 3/15/2008 10:01:54 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 8014(SD70M-2) |
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331 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 1026 |
Description: |
Two IC's bowl up the hill with a short train out of Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2008 Upload Date: 3/22/2008 3:37:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1026(SD70) |
Views: |
370 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6013 |
Description: |
Last time I saw this unit in 2006, it had its white striping. Now its yellow all over, even on the steps! |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2008 Upload Date: 3/22/2008 3:38:32 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6013(SD40-2R) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 1026 |
Description: |
After catching him first at Johnson St, Foamer Hildebrandt and I shoot him up at MP3, at McCallister St. |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2008 Upload Date: 3/22/2008 3:39:12 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1026(SD70) |
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402 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 3002 |
Description: |
WC 3002 pops down to New Brighton to visit again. Its been nwhile since Ive seen WC maroon. |
Photo Date: |
3/29/2008 Upload Date: 3/29/2008 1:08:08 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 3002(GP40) |
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300 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5242 |
Description: |
This unit got a few things done at Paducah about a month ago. Course', no paint though. |
Photo Date: |
3/29/2008 Upload Date: 3/29/2008 1:08:32 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Hohmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5242(SD40-2W) |
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497 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CDAC 451 |
Description: |
The WC Transfer brings this little critter into town this morning, and this unit will got to the CP, then the ICE for some wirk. I wish they didn't cut the nose like that though.... |
Photo Date: |
3/29/2008 Upload Date: 3/29/2008 1:09:00 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CDAC 451(F40PHR) |
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772 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
IC 6054 |
Description: |
A nice looking WC Transfer heads into the Loop at Shoreham for its next move into Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2008 Upload Date: 4/14/2008 2:09:58 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6054(SD40-2R) |
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375 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 1029 |
Description: |
With only a few stacks, and not much more general manifest, this was an easy climb for*Charlie. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2008 Upload Date: 4/14/2008 2:10:11 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1029(SD70) |
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590 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5510 |
Description: |
Holding at the Parkway, waiting for a light into Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
5/3/2008 Upload Date: 5/3/2008 3:20:26 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5510(SD60F) |
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344 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6011 |
Description: |
The WC sports some nice power today! IC 1035 and 6052 are the trailing units. |
Photo Date: |
5/4/2008 Upload Date: 5/4/2008 4:09:29 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6011(SD40-2R) |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5774 |
Description: |
The WC comes up the hill with a pair of CN units, passing the new spans over Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
5/18/2008 Upload Date: 5/20/2008 6:45:08 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5774(SD75I) |
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295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2451 |
Description: |
Josh kicks up dust as the WC enters the Shoreham loop with a cut for the BN. |
Photo Date: |
5/18/2008 Upload Date: 5/20/2008 6:45:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2451(C40-8M) |
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264 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2552 |
Description: |
A pair of 9's and three cars pass Foley. |
Photo Date: |
5/24/2008 Upload Date: 5/24/2008 2:36:27 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2552(C44-9W) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 1032 |
Description: |
Coming up to the highline. Shot taken from University, a great place to shoot from. |
Photo Date: |
5/26/2008 Upload Date: 5/26/2008 2:33:22 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1032(SD70) |
Views: |
451 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 1032 |
Description: |
Charlie lets them go while heading back to New Brighton. The sound was reminiscent to days when there were WC's still to be found. |
Photo Date: |
5/26/2008 Upload Date: 5/26/2008 2:33:41 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1032(SD70) |
Views: |
368 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 2704 |
Description: |
The usual. |
Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/13/2008 5:00:16 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 2704(C44-9W) |
Views: |
242 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2638 |
Description: |
After grabbing the CP cars on the Foley Wye, Charlie accelerates up grade with the GTW 5936 helping out. |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 4:08:17 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2638(C44-9W) |
Views: |
301 Comments: 0 |
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