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7/17/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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Classy unit
Title:  Classy unit
Description:  When we saw this unit, we both liked what we saw. This recently repainted Soo unit looks great in its new CP paint. The CP even keep the numberboards on it.
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 1/1/2009 6:56:13 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4403(GP38-2)
Views:  1194   Comments: 0
Humboldt - Northtown Transfer
Title:  Humboldt - Northtown Transfer
Description:  The daily transfer from Humboldt to Northtown comes up to CP University with a nice set of geeps for power. The paint on these units are holding up great seeing how they were repainted about 18 months ago.
Photo Date:  9/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/9/2010 2:09:54 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4613(GP40) CP 4403(GP38-2)
Views:  955   Comments: 0
Different Route for Transfer One
Title:  Different Route for Transfer One
Description:  Another interesting aspect of the potential floods was how Transfer One is running out of Humboldt. Here we see it holding at Town Homes, as it waits for the WC to get in the clear.
Photo Date:  3/31/2011  Upload Date: 4/8/2011 2:10:41 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4441(GP38-2) CP 4403(GP38-2)
Views:  609   Comments: 0
Another power move
Title:  Another power move
Description:  The last units that were up at Cardigan Jct come back as seen here on Transfer One as it rolls through New Brighton in perfect light.
Photo Date:  4/11/2011  Upload Date: 4/14/2011 12:27:58 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4403(GP38-2)
Views:  758   Comments: 1
Past Summit
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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Locomotives:  CP 4403(GP38-2)
Views:  569   Comments: 0
Some of the last
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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Locomotives:  CP 4403(GP38-2) SOO 4601(GP40)
Views:  726   Comments: 0
Up at the plant
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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Locomotives:  CP 4403(GP38-2) SOO 4409(GP38-2)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
Transfer 1
Title:  Transfer 1
Description:  Transfer 1 rounds the wye with two GP38s that have different heritages, one being former Soo, and the other ex Milwaukee Road.
Photo Date:  7/10/2008  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 10:34:54 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4512(GP38-2) CP 4404(GP38-2)
Views:  987   Comments: 0
CP 4404
Title:  CP 4404
Description:  CP 4404 heads out on the Ford Hauler today with the Soo 4444.
Photo Date:  8/1/2008  Upload Date: 5/16/2009 10:17:44 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4404(GP38-2)
Views:  704   Comments: 1
Transfer One
Title:  Transfer One
Description:  Transfer 1 pulls ahead before starting its shove back to New Brighton and the industrial park at Lexington Ave as the WC (L506) waits for a crew as it holds on the main. Power was CP 4404 and Soo 4446.
Photo Date:  9/22/2010  Upload Date: 10/30/2010 11:19:09 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4404(GP38-2) SOO 4446(GP38-2)
Views:  557   Comments: 1
Sweet power
Title:  Sweet power
Description:  Some awesome power sits just outside of the Humboldt Yard office. I'm loving that NREX 8099.
Photo Date:  2/23/2011  Upload Date: 3/8/2011 2:22:42 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4404(GP38-2) NREX 8099(SD40-2)
Views:  895   Comments: 0
CP-BN transfer
Title:  CP-BN transfer
Description:  Todays CP-BN transfer has an neat lashup today as it departs Northtown at University. Seeing three GP38-2s and an SD40-2 on a train nowadays is a cool sight.
Photo Date:  5/8/2009  Upload Date: 5/11/2009 1:35:59 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2) SOO 4400(GP38-2) SOO 4413(GP38-2) CP 6080(SD40-2)
Views:  1206   Comments: 0
Off to Northtown
Title:  Off to Northtown
Description:  The CP-BN leans into the curve as it struggles up the hill with four classic EMD motors.
Photo Date:  5/15/2009  Upload Date: 5/15/2009 7:15:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2) SOO 4425(GP38-2) CP 6047(SD40-2) CP 6067(SD40-2)
Views:  1332   Comments: 1
Sweet CP-BN
Title:  Sweet CP-BN
Description:  A great lashup on the CP-BN grinds upgrade near Como Avenue. Seeing four spartan cabs together was a throwback to how things were five years ago.
Photo Date:  5/15/2009  Upload Date: 5/15/2009 7:14:02 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 6067(SD40-2) CP 6047(SD40-2) SOO 4425(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  1303   Comments: 2
Backing back to Cardigan
Title:  Backing back to Cardigan
Description:  After finishing its work at Cowin, Transfer 1 heads back to Cardigan Jct. The deep colored clouds are some storm coulds that passed though earlier, sorta reminds me of when I caught two AC44s at Azelia Ave a few weeks back.
Photo Date:  6/1/2009  Upload Date: 6/2/2009 12:22:52 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2) SOO 4451(GP38-2)
Views:  786   Comments: 1
SOO 4451
Title:  SOO 4451
Description:  This being my first encounter with the 4451, I was happy to spot it on Transfer 1. I like the later version turbo the 4451 sports.
Photo Date:  6/1/2009  Upload Date: 6/2/2009 12:21:36 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4451(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  750   Comments: 0
Creeping by
Title:  Creeping by
Description:  After the conductor got off to flag the crossing, the Dresser Turn creeps by to make sure the gates stay down.
Photo Date:  7/24/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 8:52:52 PM
Location:  Withrow, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4526(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2) SOO 4441(GP38-2)
Views:  942   Comments: 0
Hazing Day, but superb power
Title:  Hazing Day, but superb power
Description:  While making my way along the line to try and find a good spot to get the WC, the Dresser Turn showed up behind me with an excellent lashup. The tail end of the train just cleared the crossing and diamond in the background, and the engineer really notched these units up!
Photo Date:  7/24/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 1:02:31 PM
Location:  White Bear Lake, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4526(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2) SOO 4441(GP38-2)
Views:  970   Comments: 1
G69
Title:  G69
Description:  Here we see G69 pulling up towards Goodview so it can cut off the cars and pick up the six hoppers on the right of this picture. These cars will later be handed off to the UP. I find it hard to believe, but this was my first encounter with Soo 4439!
Photo Date:  8/1/2010  Upload Date: 8/3/2010 2:25:55 PM
Location:  Goodview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4439(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  930   Comments: 1
Pacing 581
Title:  Pacing 581
Description:  Pace shot of CP 4407 on train 581 as it roars down the main between Bass Camp and Minnesota City.
Photo Date:  10/9/2010  Upload Date: 10/10/2010 1:19:48 AM
Location:  Minnesota City, MN
Author:  Josh Dulak
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Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  517   Comments: 0
CP 4407
Title:  CP 4407
Description:  A former Soo unit trails the recently repainted CP 4515 as they work the Grove Job.
Photo Date:  4/4/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:15:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
Fresh paint on the power
Title:  Fresh paint on the power
Description:  Recently repainted CP 4515 works the Grove Job as they spot a few cars of Mustard Seed. The paint was so fresh on the 4515 that you could almost smell it!
Photo Date:  4/4/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:14:44 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4515(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  746   Comments: 1
CP 4421
Title:  CP 4421
Description:  Long since repainted, the 4421 is now showing signs of its age by recieving off red patches below the cab.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:13:46 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4421(GP38-2)
Views:  693   Comments: 0
CP 4421
Title:  CP 4421
Description:  Trailing on what is to be tomorrows Dresser Turn, CP 4421 relaxs for the time being.
Photo Date:  6/14/2009  Upload Date: 6/15/2009 12:46:23 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4421(GP38-2)
Views:  631   Comments: 1
Dresser Turn
Title:  Dresser Turn
Description:  Tomorrows Dresser Turn waits for a crew at Humboldt Yard with a very nice set of power. It'll sound great roaring up Shoreham Hill tomorrow morning.
Photo Date:  6/14/2009  Upload Date: 6/15/2009 12:45:08 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 6048(SD40-2) CP 6044(SD40-2) CP 4421(GP38-2)
Views:  1094   Comments: 0
Got the light and clear to go
Title:  Got the light and clear to go
Description:  After waiting for the light, the crew now has permission to head back to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  6/15/2009  Upload Date: 6/15/2009 7:29:01 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 6048(SD40-2) CP 6044(SD40-2) CP 4421(GP38-2)
Views:  1091   Comments: 0
Former Soo geep
Title:  Former Soo geep
Description:  A former Soo GP38-2, now wearing CP colors, is third out on todays 490.
Photo Date:  2/16/2011  Upload Date: 4/20/2011 1:14:38 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4422(GP38-2)
Views:  723   Comments: 0
Coming into the Commercial
Title:  Coming into the Commercial
Description:  The Saint Paul Transfer rolls towards the Commercials Yard with a Soo GP38-2 leading the way.
Photo Date:  6/24/2011  Upload Date: 6/26/2011 9:47:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4418(GP38-2) CP 4422(GP38-2)
Views:  672   Comments: 0
GP38-2s working the yard
Title:  GP38-2s working the yard
Description:  Two GP38s work the east end of Nahant Yard on a hot August day. The 4427 has new paint, and used to be Soo 4427 not that long ago.
Photo Date:  8/23/2012  Upload Date: 9/11/2012 1:28:26 AM
Location:  Nahant, IA
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4427(GP38-2) DME 3801(GP38)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
CP 4432
Title:  CP 4432
Description:  This unit used to be Soo 4432 when I last saw it at Red Wing back in 2006, but now it wears a nice new coat of CP red.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 7:50:44 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4432(GP38-2)
Views:  773   Comments: 0
On home rails
Title:  On home rails
Description:  Don't let the paint fool you, this unit is no stranger to these rails. It used to be Soo 4432 just a little while ago. I last saw it as a Soo unit back in August on a rock train at New Brighton.
Photo Date:  2/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/21/2009 1:13:30 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4432(GP38-2) CP 4613(GP40)
Views:  883   Comments: 0
Setting out at Cowin
Title:  Setting out at Cowin
Description:  In a rare move, transfer one comes down to New Brighton and sets out some rebar at Cowin. Those geeps look great in that new CP scheme.
Photo Date:  2/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/21/2009 1:15:00 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4613(GP40) CP 4432(GP38-2)
Views:  1060   Comments: 1
Up to the board
Title:  Up to the board
Description:  The Saint Paul Transfer rolls up to the board with four GP38-2s for power, quite the sight!
Photo Date:  8/21/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 1:48:59 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4443(GP38-2) CP 4432(GP38-2) SOO 4451(GP38-2) SOO 4444(GP38-2)
Views:  975   Comments: 0
Four 38s in Run 8
Title:  Four 38s in Run 8
Description:  The Saint Paul Transfer is down to about six mph in run 8 and is just making the hill with all four GP38-2s struggling to keep the train moving. The conductor, TJ, is looking out to see if he can see the tail end of his train as it wraps around the curve. This shot was taken at about 7:15, so it really brought out the color and contrast, making everything stand out!
Photo Date:  8/21/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 1:53:37 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4443(GP38-2) CP 4432(GP38-2)
Views:  821   Comments: 0
CP Grove Job
Title:  CP Grove Job
Description:  The CPs Grove Job comes out of Humboldt and starts its short trip over to Shoreham with the CN right on their tail.
Photo Date:  9/8/2011  Upload Date: 10/1/2011 10:46:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4608(GP40) CP 4432(GP38-2)
Views:  623   Comments: 0
Wayfreight on the move
Title:  Wayfreight on the move
Description:  The River Sub wayfreight, 581, gets on the move after 801 passed. Train 581 has the typical geeps for power and an AC44 thrown in as well.
Photo Date:  3/24/2012  Upload Date: 3/27/2012 9:05:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4433(GP38-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
Dresser Turn at Dusk
Title:  Dresser Turn at Dusk
Description:  After waiting for a while, the Dresser Turn came blowing by with all three units putting on a show. In this shot you can see I even got the strobe lit up on the Soo 4425! A very memorable catch indeed.
Photo Date:  6/1/2009  Upload Date: 6/2/2009 12:23:44 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4437(GP38-2) SOO 4425(GP38-2)
Views:  837   Comments: 0
Dead on Hours
Title:  Dead on Hours
Description:  Much to my delight, after waiting a while, the Dresser Turn showed up at Withrow. However, I soon found out that the crew is dead on the hours, and a relief crew will soon be on duty to take the train to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  6/1/2009  Upload Date: 6/2/2009 12:19:21 AM
Location:  Withrow, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4437(GP38-2)
Views:  700   Comments: 0
Cleaning up
Title:  Cleaning up
Description:  After having rail sitting at New Brighton for months, for a wye that won't be put in, the CP sent a work train to help clean up and pick up the rail and other parts.
Photo Date:  7/20/2009  Upload Date: 7/20/2009 4:15:10 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4440(GP38-2)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
Fresh Paint
Title:  Fresh Paint
Description:  Another Soo GP38-2 is no more, and is now under the guise of#CP paint. The paint on this unit looked great and was almost sparkling in the sunlight.
Photo Date:  6/2/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 12:20:08 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4446(GP38-2)
Views:  520   Comments: 1
Shadow of what it once was....
Title:  Shadow of what it once was....
Description:  An extra Ford Hauler heads up to the plant to pull some rebar flats out of storage while TJ makes sure they have the switches lined up properly. The lone GP38-2 is passing through an empty Davern St Yard. When the Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant was still open, this yard was usually full of auto racks.
Photo Date:  5/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2012 4:58:49 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4447(GP38-2)
Views:  560   Comments: 0
Lining up a route
Title:  Lining up a route
Description:  The Extra Haulers conductor gets ready to line up the power and grab a few cuts of stored cars.
Photo Date:  5/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2012 5:00:45 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4447(GP38-2)
Views:  575   Comments: 0
Canadian Pacific 4452
Title:  Canadian Pacific 4452
Description:  Canadian Pacific 4452 sits outside of the diesel house as it rests in the sun. This unit used to be former Soo 4452, and while its sad to see the Soo units repainted, the CP paint looks pretty good.
Photo Date:  2/13/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:33:58 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4452(GP38-2)
Views:  666   Comments: 0
CP 4507
Title:  CP 4507
Description:  Another former Milwaukee unit sits at Cardigan due to the floods on a nice Sunday.
Photo Date:  4/3/2011  Upload Date: 4/12/2011 11:27:12 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4507(GP38-2)
Views:  606   Comments: 0
CP 4509
Title:  CP 4509
Description:  This freshly repainted CP GP38-2 is the second unit in an SD40-2 sandwhich.
Photo Date:  5/18/2009  Upload Date: 5/19/2009 12:53:06 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 4509(GP38-2)
Views:  754   Comments: 1
Loaded Rock Train
Title:  Loaded Rock Train
Description:  Todays Dresser Turn is loaded and has a new crew on it as it waits for permission to head back to Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  5/18/2009  Upload Date: 5/19/2009 12:54:49 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6054(SD40-2) CP 4509(GP38-2)
Views:  915   Comments: 2
Cardigan West
Title:  Cardigan West
Description:  Todays Dresser turn waits for Transfer 1 to clear so it can head back to Humboldt Yard. With the SD60s stored, there has been a very welcomed resurgence of CP SD40-2s in the Twin Cities.
Photo Date:  5/18/2009  Upload Date: 5/19/2009 12:45:27 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6054(SD40-2) CP 4509(GP38-2)
Views:  931   Comments: 1
Working the leads
Title:  Working the leads
Description:  Two geeps back down a lead and head towards the industries just north of Humboldt Yard on a great summer morning.
Photo Date:  8/10/2009  Upload Date: 8/14/2009 12:32:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4447(GP38-2) CP 4509(GP38-2)
Views:  785   Comments: 0
UP Delivery
Title:  UP Delivery
Description:  The CPs delivery of cars to the UP comes up to the rips before getting a light and route into%Belt Yard.
Photo Date:  7/28/2010  Upload Date: 8/8/2010 6:40:43 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4509(GP38-2) CP 4521(GP38-2)
Views:  923   Comments: 0
CP 483
Title:  CP 483
Description:  The daily CP Superior train roars north at Interstate with a GP38-2 leading the way.
Photo Date:  7/24/2011  Upload Date: 7/29/2011 3:08:42 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4509(GP38-2) SOO 6053(SD60)
Views:  630   Comments: 0


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