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7/25/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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Hump Power
Title:  Hump Power
Description:  Former Soo 776 works the hump at St. Paul.
Photo Date:  10/16/2004  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 4:07:01 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
Locomotives:  CP 776(SD40-2)
Views:  1010   Comments: 1
CP 777
Title:  CP 777
Description:  Resting;at the diesel shops between assignments.
Photo Date:  4/16/2006  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 4:06:46 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 777(SD40-2)
Views:  857   Comments: 0
Hiding in the diesel shops.
Title:  Hiding in the diesel shops.
Description:  This was the best shot I could get of the 779, it just happened to have a big white container on the other side of it!! Its nice to still see it running though.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/3/2009 1:57:15 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1536(MP15AC) CP 779(SD40-2) CP 4523(GP38-2)
Views:  1491   Comments: 1
CP (Soo) 779
Title:  CP (Soo) 779
Description:  A former Soo SD40-2 in the 700 series sits just past the turntable at Saint Paul
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:04:23 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 779(SD40-2)
Views:  1001   Comments: 0
Two Dash Twos
Title:  Two Dash Twos
Description:  Two good old SD40-2s sit next to each other at Saint Paul as they wait for the next call to duty. It was a treat to see the 779, it still has its original number boards too.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:03:06 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6060(SD40-2) CP 779(SD40-2)
Views:  1254   Comments: 0
CP 786 (former Soo 786)
Title:  CP 786 (former Soo 786)
Description:  CP 786 along with Soo 6020 and a CEFX unit round the curve at Foley Wye on a foggy morning around 8:30 AM.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/25/2005 4:59:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6020(SD60) CP 786(SD40-2)
Views:  1642   Comments: 1
Low 55XX
Title:  Low 55XX
Description:  To date, this is the lowest numbered CP SD40-2 I had seen. Its in good company with two nice looking leasers.
Photo Date:  8/25/2005  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 1:05:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEFX 2813(SD40-2) CP 5570(SD40-2)
Views:  1050   Comments: 2
CP 5570
Title:  CP 5570
Description:  One good looking CP freight comes up to Main St. with two lease units.
Photo Date:  8/25/2005  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 1:04:14 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5570(SD40-2)
Views:  673   Comments: 0
Dresser Turn
Title:  Dresser Turn
Description:  The Dresser Turn makes an unexpected apperance at New Brighton, and with some cool power too!
Photo Date:  10/20/2003  Upload Date: 2/28/2009 3:04:55 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5680(SD40-2) CP 9011(SD40-2F)
Views:  1259   Comments: 1
Into the sunset
Title:  Into the sunset
Description:  The rock train heads off to Humboldt and into the sunset.
Photo Date:  10/20/2003  Upload Date: 2/28/2009 3:05:18 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9011(SD40-2F) CP 5680(SD40-2)
Views:  1040   Comments: 0
CP 5691
Title:  CP 5691
Description:  Only the second CP 56XX series I recall ever shooting is second out on todays 291. This unit sure has seen a lot over its service life.
Photo Date:  7/24/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 11:32:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5691(SD40-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 1
Three pack
Title:  Three pack
Description:  Train 291 roars out of Humboldt Yard with a scene that is unlikely to happen again anytime soon.
Photo Date:  7/24/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 11:37:39 PM
Location:  Brooklyn Center, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5926(SD40-2) CP 5691(SD40-2) CP 6060(SD40-2)
Views:  732   Comments: 0
CP 291
Title:  CP 291
Description:  CP 291 roars by Azelia Ave with no less then three SD40-2s for power! The middle unit is only the second CP 56XX unit I've ever shot as well. This was a very rare and unique lashup to see running on the CP in 2010.
Photo Date:  7/24/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 11:10:56 PM
Location:  Brooklyn Center, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6060(SD40-2) CP 5691(SD40-2) CP 5926(SD40-2)
Views:  774   Comments: 1
645 roar
Title:  645 roar
Description:  When 291 rolled around the corner the power suddenly roared as the train came up a slight grade, sure was a sight and sound.
Photo Date:  7/24/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 11:30:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6060(SD40-2) CP 5691(SD40-2) CP 5926(SD40-2)
Views:  677   Comments: 0
CP rail
Title:  CP rail
Description:  I got to climb in the cab of this freight! This is the CPs 376 in think.
Photo Date:  8/15/2005  Upload Date: 10/15/2005 10:18:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5729(SD40-2) CP 6001(SD40-2) SOO 6058(SD60M)
Views:  1425   Comments: 2
Rock Job
Title:  Rock Job
Description:  The CPR rock job (AKA Dresser Turn) prepares to leave Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  8/24/2005  Upload Date: 10/15/2005 10:12:49 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6012(SD40-2) CP 5737(SD40-2)
Views:  964   Comments: 1
Smoking near Marshall
Title:  Smoking near Marshall
Description:  An afternoon Dresser Turn comes up to Marshall St with a GP38-3 and two SD40-2s for power. Dean notches it up a bit as the power and 70 cars start to climb up grade. Usually I can't stand shooting into the sun, but I figured I could get a cool affect with the back-lighting and exhaust coming off these classic EMDs
Photo Date:  9/19/2010  Upload Date: 9/25/2010 2:56:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4525(GP38-2) CP 5916(SD40-2) CP 5739(SD40-2)
Views:  813   Comments: 1
All EMD
Title:  All EMD
Description:  A nice looking all EMD lashup moves lite to tie onto its train at Humboldt before heading off towards Dresser.
Photo Date:  9/19/2010  Upload Date: 9/25/2010 2:56:31 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5739(SD40-2) CP 5916(SD40-2) CP 4525(GP38-2)
Views:  844   Comments: 1
CP 5743
Title:  CP 5743
Description:  One of the few and proud remaining CP SD40-2s sits on the ready tracks at Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:22:05 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5743(SD40-2)
Views:  541   Comments: 0
CP 5743
Title:  CP 5743
Description:  Two classic, and every more scare WD40-2s bring the Dresser Turn up Shoreham Hill. About 30 seconds after I took this, the units went from run 6 to 8, and it sounded really nice.
Photo Date:  4/27/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2009 2:07:07 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5743(SD40-2) CP 6050(SD40-2)
Views:  767   Comments: 1
Dresser Turn
Title:  Dresser Turn
Description:  One og the biggest Dresser Turns I've ever seen makes its way upgrade on its way to Dresser. Due to its size, and the time it would take jo load, a portion of the emptys were set out at Cardigan Jct.
Photo Date:  4/27/2009  Upload Date: 5/1/2009 2:05:02 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6050(SD40-2) CP 5743(SD40-2)
Views:  806   Comments: 0
Change Off
Title:  Change Off
Description:  The power from todays change off idles away at Humboldt yard with six standard cab EMDs for power.
Photo Date:  6/21/2009  Upload Date: 6/21/2009 5:31:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5743(SD40-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 1
Back on the road
Title:  Back on the road
Description:  This CP SD40-2 is back on the road after being stuck in the Twin Cities for some time.
Photo Date:  7/25/2009  Upload Date: 7/25/2009 11:15:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5743(SD40-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Rolling past Shoreham
Title:  Rolling past Shoreham
Description:  CP 8627 comes past Shoreham with the 5743 trailing on a cloudy July afternoon. Its nice to still be able to see SD40-2s going out on the road.
Photo Date:  7/25/2009  Upload Date: 7/25/2009 11:14:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8627(AC44CW) CP 5743(SD40-2)
Views:  516   Comments: 1
Old meets new
Title:  Old meets new
Description:  A CP SD40-2 waits to cross the Mississippi River
Photo Date:  7/2/2004  Upload Date: 7/16/2004 12:25:50 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5746(SD40-2)
Views:  1170   Comments: 0
Stored
Title:  Stored
Description:  The CP SD40-2 appears to be stored, check out how the air intakes are covered up by the cab.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/20/2009 12:42:50 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5747(SD40-2)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
Still running
Title:  Still running
Description:  When I first saw this unit at Saint Paul a few days ago, I though it was stored based off of the plating over the air intakes. It would now appear that it has air intakes on the longhood. Anyone have any idea why CP does this?
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 4/24/2009 7:30:40 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5747(SD40-2)
Views:  536   Comments: 0
Rolling into Humboldt
Title:  Rolling into Humboldt
Description:  After catching this train at Cardigan Jct, I headed over to Humboldt to get some more shots. Here it is seen getting ready to get onto R1 at Humboldt Yard. Its not everyday you see two CP SD40-2s together.
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 4/24/2009 7:29:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6049(SD40-2) CP 5747(SD40-2)
Views:  837   Comments: 1
Emptys heading to Dresser
Title:  Emptys heading to Dresser
Description:  CP 5747 throttles up after hitting the diamonds at New Brighton as it brings a train of emptys to be loaded at Dresser.
Photo Date:  5/6/2009  Upload Date: 5/8/2009 7:12:02 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5747(SD40-2) CP 6049(SD40-2)
Views:  772   Comments: 1
CP 6066
Title:  CP 6066
Description:  CP 6066 waits for the light at Victoria St before heading back to Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  6/30/2009  Upload Date: 6/30/2009 10:54:32 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6066(SD40-2) CP 5747(SD40-2)
Views:  955   Comments: 1
Lite power move
Title:  Lite power move
Description:  Four EMDs move lite to Humboldt Yard with some nice sun to top everything off.
Photo Date:  7/24/2010  Upload Date: 7/25/2010 11:18:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6025(SD40-2) CP 5747(SD40-2) SOO 6028(SD60) SOO 6031(SD60)
Views:  553   Comments: 1
CP 5749
Title:  CP 5749
Description:  Trailing behind the 6049 on a loaded Dresser Turn; this is the first time I've ran into this unit as well.
Photo Date:  11/7/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 1:30:21 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5749(SD40-2)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
Loaded Dresser
Title:  Loaded Dresser
Description:  A loaded Dresser Turn creeps up to Victoria St where it will get a crew change before heading down to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  11/7/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 1:29:55 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6049(SD60) CP 5749(SD40-2)
Views:  420   Comments: 3
CP 5759
Title:  CP 5759
Description:  Train 182 continues its way south (RR east) with two sweet looking dash 2s. Notice how the 5759 has had its class lights removed.
Photo Date:  6/15/2007  Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:18:04 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5759(SD40-2) CP 6015(SD40-2)
Views:  623   Comments: 1
CPs 182
Title:  CPs 182
Description:  Train 182 works its through St. Paul with an awesome lashup. I love the paint job on the 6015, looks sharp and modern.
Photo Date:  6/15/2007  Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:17:28 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6015(SD40-2) CP 5759(SD40-2)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
Cresting the grade
Title:  Cresting the grade
Description:  The three SD40-2s have successfully made it to the top of Stockton Hill and are now slowing down to 10mph section of track.
Photo Date:  11/17/2012  Upload Date: 11/19/2012 12:39:40 AM
Location:  Lewiston, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5775(SD40-2) DME 6054(SD40-3) DME 6073(SD40-3)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
Out of the Mississippi Valley
Title:  Out of the Mississippi Valley
Description:  CP 5775 leads B27 up Stockton Hill as it leans into the curve and tackles the stiff grade.
Photo Date:  11/17/2012  Upload Date: 11/19/2012 12:36:28 AM
Location:  Stockton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5775(SD40-2) DME 6054(SD40-3) DME 6073(SD40-3)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
Making the Grade
Title:  Making the Grade
Description:  Three SD40-2s lug todays B27 up Stockton Hill and at this point they have no problem doing track speed as they race through Stockton.
Photo Date:  11/17/2012  Upload Date: 11/19/2012 12:37:48 AM
Location:  Stockton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5775(SD40-2) DME 6054(SD40-3)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
CP 5777 & Soo 4402
Title:  CP 5777 & Soo 4402
Description:  Two old engines pair up to pull a freight to North Dakota
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:48:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5777(SD40-2) SOO 4402(GP38-2)
Views:  1795   Comments: 1
Soo power on former Soo rails
Title:  Soo power on former Soo rails
Description:  One of Soos first GP38-2s leads a frieght bound for North Dakota
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:33:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  Model,Tunnel
Locomotives:  SOO 4402(GP38-2) CP 5777(SD40-2)
Views:  1799   Comments: 1
Loaded Dresser
Title:  Loaded Dresser
Description:  An interesting looking lease unit leads todays Dresser Turn into Cardigan Jct where it will head down to STP Yard.
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 12:00:31 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3056(SD40-2) CP 5833(SD40-2) CP 4525(GP38-2)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
CP 5833
Title:  CP 5833
Description:  A beaten and worn SD40-2 sits second out on a loaded Ballast train heading to STP Yard.
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 12:01:08 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5833(SD40-2)
Views:  387   Comments: 0
Working Upgrade
Title:  Working Upgrade
Description:  While working upgrade at just about 5 mph, the classic EMD trio is on its knees as it nears the top of the hill.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:42:56 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3072(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CP 6073(SD40-2)
Views:  1194   Comments: 2
CP 5872
Title:  CP 5872
Description:  CP 5872 is the second unit out as it strained to work upgrade with CITX 3072 trailing.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:40:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5872(SD40-2)
Views:  767   Comments: 1
Struggle Up Como Hill
Title:  Struggle Up Como Hill
Description:  The 6073 is in run 8 and is just barley making 5 mph as it continues its struggle upgrade. What a sight this was! If only my video camera was back from repairs...would have made for some great video.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:41:41 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6073(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  1160   Comments: 0
Rolling to Humboldt
Title:  Rolling to Humboldt
Description:  After holding at University for a bit for a light, the 6073 continues its journey west as it comes up to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:44:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6073(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  1172   Comments: 0
Grinding Up
Title:  Grinding Up
Description:  While I waited for another train to come up the Saint Paul sub, I heard the rumble of an EMD 645. Sure enough moments later this great looking trio came into sight. What a great lashup to see in 2010!
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:39:21 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6073(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  1254   Comments: 1
Rounding Foley
Title:  Rounding Foley
Description:  Two AC44s and an SD40-2 lug a freight around Foley Wye on a cloudy Saturday morning.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 1:30:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9780(AC44CW) CP 5872(SD40-2)
Views:  810   Comments: 1
Nice lashup
Title:  Nice lashup
Description:  CP 5877 leads CEFX 3128 which is an old SD45 followed by Soo 6024. Its nice to know you can still find lashups like this in 2008.
Photo Date:  11/5/2008  Upload Date: 11/7/2008 7:03:55 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5877(SD40-2) CEFX 3128(SD40M-2) SOO 6024(SD60)
Views:  782   Comments: 2
CP 5877
Title:  CP 5877
Description:  CP 5877 leads an awesome consist through University Ave.
Photo Date:  11/5/2008  Upload Date: 11/7/2008 7:00:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5877(SD40-2) CEFX 3128(SD40M-2) SOO 6024(SD60)
Views:  725   Comments: 0


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