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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:11/17/2009 - 3/2/2010
Album Info:Shots of the WC Transfer in the Twin Cities area. There will also be some shots from WI mixed in from time to time.
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Down the hill
Title:  Down the hill
Description:  The transfer comes down the hill with a pair of SD75Is for power.
Photo Date:  11/18/2009  Upload Date: 11/20/2009 5:19:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5626(SD75I)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
Over the Diamond
Title:  Over the Diamond
Description:  After dropping the cars on the Commercials Main, the WC heads back to the/yard to tie onto the rest of the train.
Photo Date:  11/19/2009  Upload Date: 11/20/2009 5:16:53 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2409(C40-8M) CN 2423(C40-8M)
Views:  450   Comments: 1
Northtown Transfer
Title:  Northtown Transfer
Description:  The Northtown Portion of the Transfer drags a long cut of cars down to Northtown. The single IC was really working hard to get the train moving.
Photo Date:  11/20/2009  Upload Date: 11/20/2009 8:48:35 PM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1021(SD70)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
CN 2632
Title:  CN 2632
Description:  After coming to a stop at the depot, the 2632 idles away with the 1003.
Photo Date:  11/22/2009  Upload Date: 11/23/2009 10:41:47 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2632(C44-9W)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
IC 1003
Title:  IC 1003
Description:  An IC SD70 brings today L517 into town as in comes through Arden Hills on a cloudy day.
Photo Date:  11/22/2009  Upload Date: 11/23/2009 10:34:19 AM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1003(SD70) CN 2632(C44-9W)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
Gray Day
Title:  Gray Day
Description:  On an overcast morning, the transfer comes down to Humboldt with%an IC SD70 trailing.
Photo Date:  11/25/2009  Upload Date: 11/26/2009 1:10:40 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2629(C44-9W) IC 1035(SD70)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
GP40 leader
Title:  GP40 leader
Description:  IC 3107 leads the WC transfer past CP university as the sun starts to set.
Photo Date:  11/28/2009  Upload Date: 11/28/2009 11:01:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 3107(GP40R)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Classic Geep
Title:  Classic Geep
Description:  A classic IC geep lead 517 into town today with a former Conrail C40-8W. Talk about a cool lashup!
Photo Date:  11/28/2009  Upload Date: 11/28/2009 10:59:14 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 3107(GP40R) IC 2464(C40-8W)
Views:  282   Comments: 2
BC Rail on Foley Wye
Title:  BC Rail on Foley Wye
Description:  A nice looking BC Rail C40-8M leads the WC into Northtown as it takes the Foley wye to the loop track. Minutes after I shot this, two Minneapolis cops showed up to question what I was doing taking train pictures and took down my info. That kinda killed the fun for the day. Picture taken from HD video.
Photo Date:  11/29/2009  Upload Date: 11/30/2009 10:39:31 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 7836(SD40-2)
Views:  467   Comments: 2
CN 2302
Title:  CN 2302
Description:  Roster shot of the 2302 as it heads towards the diamond.
Photo Date:  11/30/2009  Upload Date: 11/30/2009 10:35:40 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2302(ES44DC)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
Up from the BN
Title:  Up from the BN
Description:  The WC went to the BN first today and is seen here coming back to New Brighton to put the cars away and grab the CPs so they can head off to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  11/30/2009  Upload Date: 11/30/2009 10:34:49 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5536(SD60F)
Views:  455   Comments: 0
Lite power move
Title:  Lite power move
Description:  A standard cab unit leads the WCs power past 44th and towards the T yard.
Photo Date:  12/1/2009  Upload Date: 12/2/2009 11:29:19 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6013(SD40-2Q) CN 2629(C44-9W)
Views:  496   Comments: 0
Almost like the old days
Title:  Almost like the old days
Description:  This shot could almost pass as one from the 70s taken by Bob Rivard of a pool power on the Soo. However, its really 2009 and its leading the WC down to Humboldt Yard. It was a rough ride for the crew, the GT unit had flat spots.
Photo Date:  12/2/2009  Upload Date: 12/3/2009 1:33:40 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 4934(GP38-2)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
Down the Highline
Title:  Down the Highline
Description:  The WC heads down the highline, and the crew is preparing to make the vut between the BN and CP cars.
Photo Date:  12/2/2009  Upload Date: 12/3/2009 1:35:30 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 4934(GP38-2) IC 1003(SD70)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
Hitting Polk
Title:  Hitting Polk
Description:  The WC coasts down grade as it hits Polk St Ne with an awesome leader as it heads to Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  12/2/2009  Upload Date: 12/3/2009 1:34:30 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 4934(GP38-2) IC 1003(SD70)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
Out onto the wye
Title:  Out onto the wye
Description:  After putting the MNNR cars away, the two ICs come out onto west wye to head back onto the main.
Photo Date:  12/3/2009  Upload Date: 12/4/2009 10:29:41 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6142(SD40-2)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
Reactivated IC
Title:  Reactivated IC
Description:  A reactivated IC SD40-2 leads L517 into town as it comes by Bethel University. I was working in the library listening to railroadradio.net when I heard L517 calling for a light, so I figured I go trackside and try to get it. Picture taken from HD video.
Photo Date:  12/3/2009  Upload Date: 12/4/2009 10:29:26 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6142(SD40-2)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
CN 5772
Title:  CN 5772
Description:  The 5772 rests with the 2453 just past the diamond as it waits for a crew so it can go to work.
Photo Date:  12/4/2009  Upload Date: 12/4/2009 10:37:10 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5772(SD75I) CN 2453(C40-8M)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
Standard Cab Leader
Title:  Standard Cab Leader
Description:  IC 1003 had the honor of bringing 517 into New Brighton today. Here its seen waiting to head to work.
Photo Date:  12/5/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:27:11 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1003(SD70)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
Pair of M-2s
Title:  Pair of M-2s
Description:  Two nice looking CN SD70M-2s roll under Cleveland Ave with a lenghty L517 in tow. I love the flairs on these units.
Photo Date:  12/6/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:28:12 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 8009(SD70M-2) CN 8023(SD70M-2)
Views:  394   Comments: 1
CN 8023
Title:  CN 8023
Description:  The pair heads over 35W and towards the depot on the upper left of the picture.
Photo Date:  12/6/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:29:13 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 8023(SD70M-2) CN 8009(SD70M-2)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
EJE 659
Title:  EJE 659
Description:  Trailing on the WC today. Check out of the ice that has built on the unit from running on the road.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:46:56 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  EJE 659(SD38-3)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
Pair of EJE SD38-2s
Title:  Pair of EJE SD38-2s
Description:  For the very first time, two EJE SD38-2s make the trip to New Brighton on L517. While rebuilt to SD38-3 specs, there are considered SD38-2s still.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:30:30 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  EJE 666(SD38-3) EJE 659(SD38-3)
Views:  219   Comments: 1
The J "Devil Unit"
Title:  The J "Devil Unit"
Description:  The one and only EJE 666 makes the trip to New Brighton with the 659 trailing. This is one of the best lashups I've seen in recent years.
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:30:44 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  EJE 666(SD38-3)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Late L516
Title:  Late L516
Description:  Due to a crew shortage, and other problems, L516 was still at New Brighton on this cold December morning. It wouldn't depart until about 11:30.
Photo Date:  12/11/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:32:36 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5645(SD75I) IC 6104(SD40-2)
Views:  318   Comments: 1
Six Cars From The CP
Title:  Six Cars From The CP
Description:  The WC departs from Humboldt Yard with a mere six cars at around 4:00 in the afternoon.
Photo Date:  12/12/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:34:06 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5655(SD75I) IC 2466(C40-8W)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
IC 2466
Title:  IC 2466
Description:  A former LMS unit trails out of Humboldt with the red class lights on. Now that's something you don't see everyday!
Photo Date:  12/12/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:35:26 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 2466(C40-8W)
Views:  199   Comments: 1
Light to the main
Title:  Light to the main
Description:  After putting the Commercial cars away, the 659 gets ready to head light out of the yard.
Photo Date:  12/13/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:48:43 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  IC 6104(SD40-2) EJE 659(SD38-3)
Views:  222   Comments: 1
Down the West Wye
Title:  Down the West Wye
Description:  The crew of L517 is putting the Commercial's cars away before calling it a day. Usually this would be done by the transfer crew, but since they wouldn't be on duty for a few more hours, they ended up doing it.
Photo Date:  12/13/2009  Upload Date: 12/15/2009 1:47:13 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  IC 6104(SD40-2) EJE 659(SD38-3)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
CN 5502
Title:  CN 5502
Description:  CN 5502 slides down the West Wye as it helps the 5713 put some cars away.
Photo Date:  12/18/2009  Upload Date: 12/18/2009 7:22:29 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5502(SD60F)
Views:  456   Comments: 0
Money Shot
Title:  Money Shot
Description:  I've been wanting to an westbound at this spot for years, and it has finally paid off. Here CN 5713 is seen leading L517 as it comes into town.
Photo Date:  12/18/2009  Upload Date: 12/18/2009 7:22:47 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5713(SD75I) CN 5502(SD60F)
Views:  512   Comments: 1
Coasting down the hill
Title:  Coasting down the hill
Description:  The WC transfer coasts down grade as it heads to Humboldt with a nice J unit trailing. I hope more EJE units come my way.
Photo Date:  12/29/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 4:00:49 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5689(SD75I) EJE 669(SD38-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
Light Power Move
Title:  Light Power Move
Description:  EJE 669 moves light at Humboldt Yard so it can tie onto its pickup.
Photo Date:  12/29/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 4:02:16 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EJE 669(SD38-2) CN 5689(SD75I)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
EJE 669
Title:  EJE 669
Description:  Another great looking J unit makes the treak to New Brighton as it trails on 506 today.
Photo Date:  12/29/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 3:59:55 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EJE 669(SD38-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
CN 25XX Series
Title:  CN 25XX Series
Description:  Two CN 25XX series Dash 9s blast by Cardigan Jct on a very cold winter day.
Photo Date:  1/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/9/2010 9:27:18 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2585(C44-9W)
Views:  248   Comments: 1
BCOL 4649
Title:  BCOL 4649
Description:  Putting the BN cars away in the Commercials Yard as the sun sets.
Photo Date:  1/10/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:04:19 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BCOL 4649(C44-9W)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
Late Night Encounter
Title:  Late Night Encounter
Description:  After being a college for the past few hours working on a paper, I decided to see if there was anything at New Brighton. I saw some light up numberboards a decided to take a better look. Idling away at midnight I found none other then BCOL waiting for a crew.
Photo Date:  1/13/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:06:30 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BCOL 4643(C44-9WL)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
On the move again
Title:  On the move again
Description:  Train L517 (or could have been L506 by now) gets moving again after getting a new crew at Cardigan Jct. If you look at the left side of the picture, you will see some distortion. That's due to the camera, and why it has to be sent in again to Canon for repairs, thankfully Canon is paying for it.
Photo Date:  1/15/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:07:26 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2511(C44-9WL)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Calling it a Day.
Title:  Calling it a Day.
Description:  CN 5521 calls it a day at New Brighton after clearing the diamond and coming to a stop. Bright winter nights are great for night shots.
Photo Date:  1/19/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:08:20 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5521(SD60F)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
CN 5687
Title:  CN 5687
Description:  Trailing on L517 is CN 5687 with IC 1039 leading.
Photo Date:  1/20/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:09:50 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5687(SD75I)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Bright Night
Title:  Bright Night
Description:  On my way home from Bethel, I decided to swing by get a shot of L516 before irot departed fm New Brighton. Thankfully, the IC was leading!
Photo Date:  1/20/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:08:59 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1039(SD70) CN 5687(SD75I)
Views:  317   Comments: 2
Standard Cab Leading
Title:  Standard Cab Leading
Description:  Today, class got out early and I was fortunate enough to hear L517 blowing its horn at Lexington Ave. So I hurried over to New Brighton and was able to catch it before the transfer crew took over.
Photo Date:  1/20/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:09:11 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1039(SD70) CN 5687(SD75I)
Views:  268   Comments: 1
Some Action Before Class
Title:  Some Action Before Class
Description:  CN C44-9W 2559 rolls past Bethel University as it nears the end of its run at New Brighton. Trailing is a classic CN SD40-2W. My J term class started at 1:00 PM, and I was able to catch L517 around 12:20, a good way to start off the school day.
Photo Date:  1/21/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:10:23 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2559(C44-9W)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Classic Power
Title:  Classic Power
Description:  An SD40-2W in the North American Scheme waits for a crew to take it east. Notice the paint chipping around the North American logo.
Photo Date:  1/21/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:11:05 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2559(C44-9W)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
Late L516
Title:  Late L516
Description:  Due to crew shortages and train delays, L516 is going to be departing New Brighton about 12 hours later then usual. Here, two CN units idle away in run three before the crew gets on board.
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:13:06 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2585(C44-9W) CN 2575(C44-9W)
Views:  499   Comments: 1
Rounding Foley Wye
Title:  Rounding Foley Wye
Description:  GTW 5849 brings the WC Transfer on Foley Wye as it heads towards the loop track so it can get into Northtown. I still can't get over how well that GT unit looked.
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:17:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  535   Comments: 2
Down the Highline
Title:  Down the Highline
Description:  GTW 5849, a former P&LE unit, leads the WC Transfer down the Highline and towards Foley Wye so they can get into Northtown. The paint on the GT was holding up great too!
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:15:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  432   Comments: 3
Heading down to Northtown
Title:  Heading down to Northtown
Description:  A great looking GT unit leads todays WC Transfer down to Northtown Yard just before the shade hits the lead unit. The 5849 is a former P&LE unit.
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:15:03 PM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  449   Comments: 2
Train L517 Coming By
Title:  Train L517 Coming By
Description:  CN 5737 leads todays L517 as it races past Cardigan East with a Dash 9 trailing. I standing where the old main used to be before Rice St was rebuilt.
Photo Date:  2/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/5/2010 12:23:02 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5737(SD75I)
Views:  301   Comments: 1
Memorable Moment
Title:  Memorable Moment
Description:  Every picture has a story behind it, and this one is no exception. As usual, after class I went and checked the lights at Victoria St and thankfully it was green. So I decided to head over to Lexington Industrial Park to take advantage of the snow that was coming down. It wasn't long before I heard a low ominous bass off in the distance, shortly after I heard the distinctive sound of a horn. After a few minutes I then heard the low bass get much louder, a sure sign L517 was at Cardigan West climbing up grade. It got louder and more rich as the power got closer, it sounded like an older EMD, and was music to my ears. However, I still didn't know what the power was until I saw the gates at Lexington Ave drop and the lead unit exposed itself. Seconds later I got the shot you see above. It just goes to show that patience is well worth it!
Photo Date:  2/5/2010  Upload Date: 2/9/2010 12:59:01 AM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5267(SD40-2W) CN 5707(SD75I)
Views:  439   Comments: 1


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