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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5626(SD75I) |
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376 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2409(C40-8M) CN 2423(C40-8M) |
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451 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1021(SD70) |
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239 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2632(C44-9W) |
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390 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1003(SD70) CN 2632(C44-9W) |
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441 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2629(C44-9W) IC 1035(SD70) |
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296 Comments: 0 |
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Photo Date: |
11/28/2009 Upload Date: 11/28/2009 11:03:26 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
IC 2464(C40-8W) IC 3107(GP40R) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
IC 3107(GP40R) |
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230 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
IC 3107(GP40R) IC 2464(C40-8W) |
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284 Comments: 2 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 7836(SD40-2) |
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468 Comments: 2 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2302(ES44DC) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5536(SD60F) |
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457 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 6013(SD40-2Q) CN 2629(C44-9W) |
Views: |
500 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 4934(GP38-2) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 4934(GP38-2) IC 1003(SD70) |
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453 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 4934(GP38-2) IC 1003(SD70) |
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521 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6142(SD40-2) |
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264 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6142(SD40-2) |
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274 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5772(SD75I) CN 2453(C40-8M) |
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373 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1003(SD70) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 8009(SD70M-2) CN 8023(SD70M-2) |
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398 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 8023(SD70M-2) CN 8009(SD70M-2) |
Views: |
392 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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221 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5645(SD75I) IC 6104(SD40-2) |
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318 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5655(SD75I) IC 2466(C40-8W) |
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332 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 2466(C40-8W) |
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199 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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223 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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231 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5502(SD60F) |
Views: |
458 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5713(SD75I) CN 5502(SD60F) |
Views: |
515 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5689(SD75I) EJE 669(SD38-2) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
EJE 669(SD38-2) CN 5689(SD75I) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
EJE 669(SD38-2) |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2585(C44-9W) |
Views: |
248 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
BCOL 4649(C44-9W) |
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308 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
BCOL 4643(C44-9WL) |
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368 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2511(C44-9WL) |
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143 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5521(SD60F) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5687(SD75I) |
Views: |
254 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1039(SD70) CN 5687(SD75I) |
Views: |
319 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
IC 1039(SD70) CN 5687(SD75I) |
Views: |
269 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2559(C44-9W) |
Views: |
287 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2559(C44-9W) |
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380 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2585(C44-9W) CN 2575(C44-9W) |
Views: |
501 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F) |
Views: |
537 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F) |
Views: |
434 Comments: 3 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F) |
Views: |
451 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5737(SD75I) |
Views: |
303 Comments: 1 |
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