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| Title: |
Late Day Dresser |
| Description: |
One of the last Dresser Turns of the year heads out to get loaded with a trio of EMDs leading the way. |
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12/2/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:32:08 AM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CEFX 3117(SD40M-2) |
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| Title: |
Pulling Racks |
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The Night Hauler pulls loaded racks from the plant while the Morning Hauler waits to get going. In just a few short weeks, the yard will be empty. |
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12/2/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:31:04 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4409(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
At the plant |
| Description: |
After getting up to the plant, the crew waits for the Night Hauler to finish working before the Morning Hauler get start its work. |
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12/2/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:30:16 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4506(GP38-2) |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crossing West 7th |
| Description: |
This mornings short Ford Hauler holds up traffic for a bit as it keeps making its way to the Ford Plant. |
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12/2/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:29:08 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4506(GP38-2) |
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177 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Past Summit |
| Description: |
The Hauler and 37 racks roll past Summit Brewery on cloudy day. WIth a job like this with only weeks to live, you shoot in nearly condition there is! |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:45:32 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 4403(GP38-2) |
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240 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Some of the last |
| Description: |
Dean brings up today's Ford hauler consisting of 37 empty auto racks bound for the Ford Plant. These racks will ship out some of the last Ford Rangers built at the Twin Cities Assembly Plant. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:45:52 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 4403(GP38-2) SOO 4601(GP40) |
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386 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Up at the plant |
| Description: |
The Hauler has made it up to the plant, and now has to wait on paper work before switching out and picking up cars. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:46:47 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 4403(GP38-2) SOO 4409(GP38-2) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Night Hauler |
| Description: |
The power for the Night Hauler sits over in the Parts Yard while the in bound Hauler is right behind me, waiting to go to work. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:48:29 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4409(GP38-2) |
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183 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Faded, but still here! |
| Description: |
The faded lettering on the side of the 4601 might not be what it used to be, but it still proudly displays the 'Soo' name on its long hood. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2011 Upload Date: 12/21/2011 1:48:01 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4601(GP40) |
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206 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DPU |
| Description: |
BNSF 6027 brings up the rear of COLX loads as it rumbles through Hastings. At least the nose was facing my way. |
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12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:09:34 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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BNSF 6027(ES44AC) |
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243 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
COLX Loads |
| Description: |
A loaded COLX coal train rolls through Hastings on MT1 with an exec MAC leading the way. Sounded good too. |
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12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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BNSF 9778(SD70MAC) |
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240 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Back to Saint Paul Yard |
| Description: |
Two matched Soo GP38-2s make up todays Hauler as it heads back down to Saint Paul Yard lite powered. |
| Photo Date: |
12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:23:08 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4402(GP38-2) SOO 4449(GP38-2) |
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232 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Gettin' some McDonalds |
| Description: |
The crew on the Hauler has stopped just short of Madison Ave to get some lunch at McDonalds. This gave us a few minutes to get some creative shots of the Hauler. Check out the old Milw switch stand. |
| Photo Date: |
12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:16:36 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4402(GP38-2) SOO 4449(GP38-2) |
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258 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Coming up to the light |
| Description: |
The Hauler comes down the Ford Line light powered with the 4449 leading the way. |
| Photo Date: |
12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:21:41 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4449(GP38-2) |
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177 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crossing Madison |
| Description: |
The Hauler crosses Madison St as it makes the four mile treak back to Fordson. This is back when we had snow, and before it all melted. |
| Photo Date: |
12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:20:39 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4449(GP38-2) |
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214 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Heading back |
| Description: |
The Hauler is done working the plant, and is heading back light powered to STP Yard. When this shot was taken, the Ford Plant only had about two weeks left before it was shut down. |
| Photo Date: |
12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:15:19 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4449(GP38-2) SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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187 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP-BN |
| Description: |
The CP-BN comes into STP Yard with the 6039 leading the way and the recently rebuilt CP 6250. FWIW, only railfans really call it 'Pigs Eye' anymore... |
| Photo Date: |
12/4/2011 Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:24:20 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 6039(SD60) CP 6250(SD60) |
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| Title: |
Almost Done |
| Description: |
The second to last day of normal operations at the Ford Plant before closing down for good. It was VERY windy when I got this shot... |
| Photo Date: |
12/15/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 12:28:51 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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216 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ford Yard |
| Description: |
The yard at the Twin Cities Assembly plant sits largely empty with the exeption of a few auto parts cars, gons and other types of equipment. |
| Photo Date: |
12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 1:47:22 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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128 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Day after its done |
| Description: |
A day after the plant closed down, the Hauler still has lots of work to do. There is probably close to 500 or so Rangers that need to be shipped out of the Twin Cities Assembly Plant. The Hauler will still run for at least a few more days. |
| Photo Date: |
12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 1:46:41 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rangers to be loaded |
| Description: |
A day after the plant closed down, the Hauler still has lots of work to do. There is probably close to 500 or so Rangers that need to be shipped out of the Twin Cities Assembly Plant. Racks will still come up here for another two or so weeks. |
| Photo Date: |
12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 1:45:39 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Work orders |
| Description: |
Soo 4402 and 4449 wait for some work orders before continuing to switch out cars and spotting racks. |
| Photo Date: |
12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 1:44:56 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ford Plant Arrival |
| Description: |
After a nice little chase, the Hauler finally arrives at the Ford Plant as it just about to duck under Cleveland Ave. |
| Photo Date: |
12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 1:44:05 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
I pity you... |
| Description: |
I honestly feel bad for the conductor on this days Ford Hauler. He feels that by sticking a broom out of the cab and 'trying' to ruin a shot, that it will give him sort of good feeling. If anything, it makes the shot more interesting to me! Human element. :D Jokes on you buddy! In other news, a massive Hauler comes up towards the plant with a single GT boxcar and a long train of empty racks. The plan shut down the day before, but there are hundreds of Rangers to still be shipped out. 12-17-2011 |
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12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 12:35:50 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4449(GP38-2) SOO 4402(GP38-2) |
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264 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Empty and Over |
| Description: |
The day after the Twin Cities Assembly Plant closed, the yard at the Ford Plant is pretty empty and devoid of cars. |
| Photo Date: |
12/17/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 1:42:11 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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155 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 330 |
| Description: |
While I waited for L506 to get moving out of the BN, CP 330 came around the Foley Wye with a new CP ES44 Leading the way. |
| Photo Date: |
12/23/2011 Upload Date: 2/22/2012 2:15:28 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8902(ES44AC) |
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238 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Scrap Gons |
| Description: |
Gons of Scrap, loaded with parts from the assembly line and other parts of the Ford Plant. A sad sight to see... |
| Photo Date: |
12/23/2011 Upload Date: 2/8/2012 2:02:25 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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309 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Over Duke St |
| Description: |
One of the last regular Haulers heads down the line and is seen here rolling over Duke St. |
| Photo Date: |
12/26/2011 Upload Date: 2/22/2012 2:45:33 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4521(GP38-2) |
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221 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Short CP Manifest |
| Description: |
A very short CP road train rolls by on MT1 on the BNs STP Sub. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2011 Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:11:46 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 6022(SD60) |
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152 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP-BN |
| Description: |
The CP-BN works up the Saint Paul Sub with a pair of Soo SD60s for power. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2011 Upload Date: 2/24/2012 9:08:27 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 6044(SD60) |
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155 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Off the CP, onto the BN |
| Description: |
CP 8826 leads an EB manifest as it comes off of the CP, and onto BN rails at University. |
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1/24/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 2:43:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 8826(ES44AC) |
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190 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 6093 |
| Description: |
Third unit out on a CP EB at University. Anyone know where those air intakes are plated over? |
| Photo Date: |
1/24/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 2:43:40 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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DME 6093(SD40-3) |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Shoreham Soo |
| Description: |
The daily Shoreham Soo rolls through control point Camden with a matched pair of Soo 60s for power. |
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1/25/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 2:50:31 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 6022(SD60) |
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192 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Sitting on the West Runner |
| Description: |
What I guess is the CP-BN, sits on the West Runner, waiting to shove out and head to Northtown. This was the first time I ran into the 6241 since it was rebuilt. |
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2/2/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 3:34:09 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 6241(SD60) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Transfer 1 |
| Description: |
After dropping off cars at International Paper, Transfer 1s power heads back to the main lite powered. |
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2/3/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 3:43:41 PM |
| Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 4616(GP40) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Hoar Frost |
| Description: |
Another foggy morning in MN with no snow resulted in some Hoar Frost gathering on just about anything in sight! |
| Photo Date: |
2/4/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 3:40:12 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 8784(ES44AC) |
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207 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Spotting Wine |
| Description: |
An 'extra Hauler' went up to Johnson Brothers today to spot some cars for the last customer on the Ford Line. |
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2/8/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 3:58:53 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 1540(MP15AC) |
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309 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Over Rankin St |
| Description: |
A single MP15AC brings two boxcars over to Johnson Brothers Wine Company; this is about all the action this line see's anymore. |
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2/8/2012 Upload Date: 3/20/2012 3:57:15 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 1540(MP15AC) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 283 |
| Description: |
A single unit leads 283 through Lake City with an seemingly endless train of hoppers. |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:25:24 AM |
| Location: |
Lake City, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 8701(ES44AC) |
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254 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
299 into the Sunset |
| Description: |
CP 299 continues its treak up to Saint Paul as it rolls up to Blackbird, just south of Hastings. |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:28:18 AM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 8744(ES44AC) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Leaning into the curve |
| Description: |
CP 299 leans into the curve at Lake City in full sun and stacks trailing. |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:27:05 AM |
| Location: |
Lake City, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 8744(ES44AC) |
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200 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
199 |
| Description: |
A very new ES44 leads the hottest train on the River as it comes through Lake City. |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:23:01 AM |
| Location: |
Lake City, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 8912(ES44AC) |
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241 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 280-2 |
| Description: |
A second 280 roars down the River Sub with a pair of AC44s for power. |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:21:44 AM |
| Location: |
Lake City, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CP 9656(AC44CW) |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Local Power |
| Description: |
An ICE SD40-2 has found its way into local service and is seen waiting for work outside of the Hastings Depot. |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:29:55 AM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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ICE 6406(SD40-3) |
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132 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GE 80 Ton |
| Description: |
A lil GE 80 ton switch sits on the far end of the UP tracks as it waits for more sand duties. Neat little guy! |
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3/4/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:18:13 AM |
| Location: |
Winona, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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137 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 5946 |
| Description: |
Trajling behind an ES44, CP 5946 is second out on todays 183 as it pulls past CP University. |
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3/16/2012 Upload Date: 5/2/2012 2:36:07 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 695 |
| Description: |
A new ES44 leads todays 695 as it snakes outta Shoreham and onto the BN. |
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3/16/2012 Upload Date: 5/2/2012 2:34:59 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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179 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Some EMDs |
| Description: |
Some EMDs chill out and get some sun as they wait by the yard office at Humboldt Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
3/17/2012 Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:16:15 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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ICE 6412(SD40-3) DME 6081(SD40-3) |
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164 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Yard Power |
| Description: |
Power for the yard switching sits idle and done for the time being on the west end of Humboldt Yard. |
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3/17/2012 Upload Date: 3/29/2012 2:38:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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SOO 1548(MP15AC) CP 1404(MP15AC) |
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609 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Getting some food |
| Description: |
After my job interview I ran into the MN&S Job again in Edina. The crew stopped here to get some lunch. |
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3/19/2012 Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:54:58 PM |
| Location: |
Edina, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4413(GP38-2) SOO 4431(GP38-2) |
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