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Title: |
Finally! |
Description: |
After seeing this unit for months, I'm finally able to get a shot of this unit. Even though it was ideling, it was smoking pretty good. That H3 paint goes good on pretty much everything. |
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12/15/2008 Upload Date: 12/17/2008 10:03:46 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1532(GP28M) BNSF 1531(GP28M) |
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582 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Departing Northtown |
Description: |
I came back to Northtown later in the day so I could shoot this train leaving, and much to my delight, the lighting was perfect too! I love BMSFs GP38s in the H1 paint. |
Photo Date: |
12/15/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 1:50:55 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2157(GP38) BNSF 2734(GP39-2) BNSF 2872(GP39M) |
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582 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Veterans |
Description: |
Three veteran EMDs sit north of the diesel shops. All of them are at least 30 years old or more. The 3442!is ex Frisco, a lot of heritage among these engines too. |
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12/15/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 1:48:35 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2431(GP30u) BNSF 3460(SW1500) BNSF 3442(SW1500) |
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644 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Old warrior |
Description: |
This old GP30 looks like it may be at the end of its long service life. But hey, how many of locomotives can say they had over 40 years of service on the railroad? |
Photo Date: |
12/15/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 1:47:54 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2431(GP30u) |
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342 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 2086 |
Description: |
BNSF 2086 rests at 44th with a bunch of other units. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:04:02 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2086(GP38-2) BNSF 2431(GP30u) |
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462 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Good ole SD40-2 |
Description: |
One of three SD40-2s in the lashup at Northtown. All were still in cascade green, and it was worth the {ero degree temps to get this shot too. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:02:22 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7128(SD40-2) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 7878 |
Description: |
Last time I saw this unit was back in January. It was leading an NS SD70M-2 and and a GP28M. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:01:44 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7878(SD40-2) |
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275 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 7697 |
Description: |
CSX 7697 backs its way through Northtown Yard. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:07:19 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7697(C40-8W) |
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200 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
EMDX 9039 |
Description: |
EMD 9039 is shoving back to make a joint on its train with two other good units. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:06:24 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
EMDX 9039(SD60) ICE 6446(SD40-2) CSX 7697(C40-8W) |
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547 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Iowa Chicago & Eastern |
Description: |
Yet another fallen flag in todays RR world, it rure is nice seeing this up here in MN. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 10:59:01 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6446(SD40-2) |
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394 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ICE 6446 |
Description: |
A side view of IC&E 6446, I saw this same unit a few months up here too. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 10:57:21 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildeb~andt |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6446(SD40-2) |
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381 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A real Gem |
Description: |
My heart skipped a beat when I saw this engine sitting at 44th. I never thought I'd get the chance to see one of these in person. What made it even better was the fact that a blue TFM SD40-2s was on the other side of the bridge! This engine is also on its old stomping grounds, the 3118 is ex NP! |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:00:35 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
KCS 3118(SD40-3) |
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517 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Great Catch |
Description: |
This has got to be one of my best catches of the year, a blue TFM SD40-2!! What made it even better was that uhis ex Milwaukee Road. Think of what and where this unit has seen. |
Photo Date: |
12/16/2008 Upload Date: 12/16/2008 11:03:10 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
TFM 1417(SD40-2) |
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417 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
BNSF 2734 |
Description: |
I saw this unit just a few days ago with two other GPs departing Northtown, this time I got a better roster of it. |
Photo Date: |
12/20/2008 Upload Date: 12/20/2008 10:57:12 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2734(GP39-2) |
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304 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SD40 |
Description: |
This was nice to see, a good old SD40 body still running in 2008. I wonder how much longer these'll last with all the new Gevos coming online. It is cool to think this unit is ex GT. |
Photo Date: |
12/20/2008 Upload Date: 12/20/2008 10:55:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6965(SD40-2) BNSF 2734(GP39-2) |
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508 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Kicking up the snow |
Description: |
BNSF 724 kicks up the snow as it flys by doing about 60 as it heads to Northtown Yard. |
Photo Date: |
12/20/2008 Upload Date: 12/20/2008 10:59:01 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 724(C44-9W) |
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312 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heavy snowfall |
Description: |
BNSF 7553 departs Northtown Yard with near whiteout conditions going on. It only made the picture conditions better if you ask me! |
Photo Date: |
12/20/2008 Upload Date: 12/20/2008 10:54:57 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7553(ES44DC) BNSF 6965(SD40-2) BNSF 2734(GP39-2) |
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581 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
NS |
Description: |
The last unit in the consist is a NS C40-9W. This train had one nice lashup. |
Photo Date: |
12/20/2008 Upload Date: 12/20/2008 10:57:49 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
NS 9511(C40-9W) |
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182 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Nice Lashup |
Description: |
BNSF 1055 leads an excellent lashup out of Northtown Yard with an SD60 and an unrebuilt SD40!! The SD40 is more the 40 years old. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:29:32 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1055(C44-9W) SOO 6031(SD60) BNSF 6300(SD40u) |
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619 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 2874 |
Description: |
Roster shot of BNSF 2874. The Amtrak unit was going to be dropped off at the commercial. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:33:41 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 2874(GP39M) |
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463 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Classic Class Leader |
Description: |
BNSF 6300 is one of 20 SD40s that the Santa Fe bought. This was a real treat seeing this unit still running more then 40 years after it was built. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:31:34 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6300(SD40u) SOO 6031(SD60) |
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470 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Classic SD40 |
Description: |
A classic SD40 still earns its keep on the BNSF in 2008. Who'd a thunk that when these units were delivered back in the 60s that they'd still be operating today. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:30:01 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6300(SD40u) |
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332 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Z train |
Description: |
A Z train rolls past Northtown Yard with a Gevo leading plenty of power. It tells you something when its hard to find Z trains with Dash 9s leading anymore, the Gevos are taking over... It looks like I'm the first person to have this unit on RRPA! |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:34:15 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7473(ES44DC) |
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340 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Interesting power |
Description: |
A mix of lite power makes its way to the T yard with some nice units. I shot the 826 a few years back, and it was a little cleaner back then. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:33:02 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
EMDX 826(GP38-2) BNSF 2874(GP39M) |
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482 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SOO 6031 |
Description: |
Soo 6031 is on the BNSF to payback horsepower hours. This was a great lashup for 2008. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 2:30:53 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 6031(SD60) BNSF 1055(C44-9W) BNSF 6300(SD40u) |
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587 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Good ole SD9 |
Description: |
This classic SD9 spends its time resting by the diesel shops at Northtown, a place where its so many times before in the past. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2008 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 2:26:01 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1718(SD9) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SW1500 |
Description: |
An old SW1500 gets some well deserved rest at the diesel shops. Lets hope it gets the call back to service. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2008 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 2:28:56 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 3408(SW1500) |
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283 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Old GN unit |
Description: |
Man, this unit has seen a lot! Built for the GN back in the 60s, its been in active service for almost 50 years. Its in good company, the 1718 is also former GN. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2008 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 2:26:42 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 3452(SW1500) BNSF 1718(SD9) |
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498 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 3638 |
Description: |
This was one of three SWs sitting at the shops, and all had different features. Great seeing these still in 2008, it'd be better if they were still running... |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2008 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 2:29:28 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 3638(SW1000) |
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272 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Way of the future |
Description: |
This was a sure sign that the Gevos are taking over. This train was powered by all GE power... The EMDs are becoming very rare on the mainline nowadays... |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2008 Upload Date: 12/30/2008 1:41:13 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 5722(ES44AC) |
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357 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Late Empire Builder |
Description: |
A very late empire builder makes its way past what is left of East Minneapolis Yard. The Bunge grain elevator in the background is being remodeled into condos. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/2009 Upload Date: 1/1/2009 6:34:18 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 140(P42DC) |
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197 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
H3 SD40-2 |
Description: |
One of the H3 SD40-2s rests at the diesel shops. I saw this unit for the first time over two and a half years ago at Osborne Road at Fridley. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/2009 Upload Date: 1/1/2009 6:32:32 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6885(SD40-2) |
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312 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 7185 |
Description: |
Yet another SD40-2 at the shops. Hopefully this one isn't done yet. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/2009 Upload Date: 1/1/2009 6:31:41 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7185(SD40-2) |
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315 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Northtown at night |
Description: |
Some good looking EMDs sit north of 44th on a cold January night. |
Photo Date: |
1/3/2009 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 12:16:37 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6885(SD40-2) BNSF 7185(SD40-2) BNSF 2431(GP30u) |
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715 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Hump and bowl at night |
Description: |
A view from 44th Ave looking south towards the hump tower and slug sets. |
Photo Date: |
1/3/2009 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 12:36:27 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7039(SD40-2) |
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331 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 7042 |
Description: |
Second unit of the trio. |
Photo Date: |
1/3/2009 Upload Date: 1/5/2009 2:54:13 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7042(SD40-2) BNSF 7131(SD40-2) |
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483 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Dash 2 trio |
Description: |
An excellent lashup of three SD40-2s in the 7XXX series depart on the CP-BN transfer. Word has it that all the 71XXs and 7XXXs will be gone by March, so seeing these three was a real treat. |
Photo Date: |
1/3/2009 Upload Date: 1/5/2009 2:32:56 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7049(SD40-2) BNSF 7042(SD40-2) BNSF 7131(SD40-2) |
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559 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Heading off to Pigseye |
Description: |
The CP-BN heads off to Pigseye with one amazing laship for 2009. |
Photo Date: |
1/3/2009 Upload Date: 1/5/2009 2:55:46 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7131(SD40-2) BNSF 7049(SD40-2) BNSF 7042(SD40-2) |
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480 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Clean H1 SD40-2 |
Description: |
The third unit on the CP-BN transfer was a very clean H1 SD40-2. Too bad these are going to be gone by March. |
Photo Date: |
1/3/2009 Upload Date: 1/5/2009 2:54:45 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7131(SD40-2) |
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284 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 4173 |
Description: |
One of the repainted Dash 9s heads off. I think this scheme looks great on the dash 9s. |
Photo Date: |
1/5/2009 Upload Date: 1/5/2009 7:41:46 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 4173(C44-9W) |
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297 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
H3 repaint |
Description: |
A nice looking repaint comes onto the main with two dash 9s, one of which is also repainted into the H3 scheme. |
Photo Date: |
1/5/2009 Upload Date: 1/5/2009 7:39:57 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 947(C41-8W) BNSF 4157(C44-9W) BNSF 4173(C44-9W) |
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667 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Storage Line |
Description: |
The line of stored units has grown again, and has a lot of units in it. Theres even a GP60B back in there... |
Photo Date: |
1/8/2009 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 5:54:00 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6756(SD40-2) BNSF 8018(SD40-2) BNSF 7951(SD40-2R) |
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724 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 6756 |
Description: |
One of many stored dash 2s in the T yard... |
Photo Date: |
1/8/2009 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 5:50:20 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6756(SD40-2) |
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256 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
BNSF 7951 |
Description: |
An SD45-2 rebuild waits for the next call to duty in the T yard. However, it will probably be a while before it runs again. Last time I saw this unit in service was Novemeber. |
Photo Date: |
1/8/2009 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 5:52:21 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7951(SD40-2R) |
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415 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Well, we meet again |
Description: |
I first saw this unit back in 2007 in the deadlines, and now I run into the 8018 again. This unit is probably done for... |
Photo Date: |
1/8/2009 Upload Date: 1/8/2009 5:51:42 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 8018(SD40-2) |
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616 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GP15 |
Description: |
One of the few white face GP15s I've ever seen sits just north of 44th Ave. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2009 Upload Date: 1/13/2009 12:46:55 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1485(GP15-1) |
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432 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
White Face |
Description: |
A nice looking white face GP28 waits for its turn in the diesel shops. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2009 Upload Date: 1/13/2009 12:43:12 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1591(GP28P) |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GP9 in 2009 |
Description: |
Wow, my second GP9 of 2009, and 2009 is only 12 days old! One can only imagine what this unit has seen. I love that NP style bell on the nose. I had just enough time to shoot of this shot because a cut of cars headed for the hump would soon block this view. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2009 Upload Date: 1/13/2009 12:39:39 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1685(GP9) |
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619 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 1850 |
Description: |
A recently repainted and or rebuilt SD40-2 makes an apperance at the diesel shops. This unit is former BNSF 6824. |
Photo Date: |
1/12/2009 Upload Date: 1/13/2009 12:44:26 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 1850(SD40-2) |
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635 Comments: 2 |
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