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CN 5502
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
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Locomotives:  CN 5502(SD60F)
Views:  848   Comments: 0
Money Shot
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
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Locomotives:  CN 5713(SD75I) CN 5502(SD60F)
Views:  1006   Comments: 1
First Order
Title:  First Order
Description:  The 5503 was part of tde first order of SD60s that the CN got, and it once had the number 9903. Here its seen getting ready to head out of the MNNRs yard.
Photo Date:  5/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/26/2010 1:17:52 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Dougl~s Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  657   Comments: 0
SD50AF
Title:  SD50AF
Description:  A somewhat rare SD50AF trails up Proctor Hill on a sunny day in the Twin Ports area. If you look closely, you'll see this used to be the CN 9903 a while back.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:32:33 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  927   Comments: 0
Proctor Hill
Title:  Proctor Hill
Description:  The Proctor Road Switch roars upgrade with an SD60F, SD40-2W, and SD50AF combo as it comes up Proctor Hill.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:30:47 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5529(SD60F) CN 5246(SD40-2W) CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  1234   Comments: 2
Making a joint
Title:  Making a joint
Description:  After coming through the yard, the Proctor Switch backs up to make a joint with some empty hoppers.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:32:11 PM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5529(SD60F) CN 5246(SD40-2W) CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  1139   Comments: 1
WC at Sunset
Title:  WC at Sunset
Description:  Two CN units wait for a crew to take the WC to Chippewa Falls on a cool June evening.
Photo Date:  6/20/2009  Upload Date: 6/21/2009 5:07:50 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5506(SD60F) CN 8803(SD70M-2)
Views:  992   Comments: 1
The 2500
Title:  The 2500
Description:  CNs 2500 brings the WC around the loop and up towards highline with an SD60F trailing. Just three years ago, WC 2500 lead the transfer up to New Brighton.
Photo Date:  6/24/2009  Upload Date: 6/25/2009 3:05:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2500(C44-9WL) CN 5506(SD60F)
Views:  1075   Comments: 0
Dashing through the Snow
Title:  Dashing through the Snow
Description:  A very late running L517 comes through Vadnais Heights with a classic leader. The train was really kicking up a lot of snow as it come through too.
Photo Date:  12/9/2010  Upload Date: 12/10/2010 11:13:35 PM
Location:  Vadnais Heights, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5509(SD60F)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
Up Shoreham Hill
Title:  Up Shoreham Hill
Description:  Today the transfer comes up Shoreham Hill with an SD75 in the lead as it rounds the curve near Benjamin St Ne.
Photo Date:  3/25/2010  Upload Date: 4/5/2010 12:14:54 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5767(SD75I) CN 5515(SD60F)
Views:  902   Comments: 0
Backing into New Brighton
Title:  Backing into New Brighton
Description:  After making its pickups, the WC shoves back into New Brighton to end the day as it crosses over 35W.
Photo Date:  3/12/2009  Upload Date: 3/13/2009 1:14:55 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5516(SD60F) CN 2417(C40-8M)
Views:  947   Comments: 1
Three Pack
Title:  Three Pack
Description:  You don't see three units on the WC too often these days, so this was a nice sight, even if the leader was an ES44.
Photo Date:  6/29/2010  Upload Date: 7/30/2010 10:11:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2229(ES44DC) CN 5518(SD60F) CN 8865(SD70M-2)
Views:  810   Comments: 1
CN 5518
Title:  CN 5518
Description:  The second unit out is an aging SD60F. These units are rumored to be on the last year with CN, so get them while you can!
Photo Date:  6/29/2010  Upload Date: 7/30/2010 10:12:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5518(SD60F)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
L517 on the High Bridge
Title:  L517 on the High Bridge
Description:  L517 rolls over the High Bridge that soars above the St. Croix River just north of Stillwater. I have been wanting to get this shot for years. Big thanks to Nick Benson and Dan K for their help in finding this spot!
Photo Date:  8/14/2011  Upload Date: 8/17/2011 12:02:31 AM
Location:  Arcola, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5797(SD75I) CN 5519(SD60F)
Views:  2396   Comments: 28
Calling it a Day.
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
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Locomotives:  CN 5521(SD60F)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
Last Light of the day
Title:  Last Light of the day
Description:  In the last light of the day, the WC Transfer switches out some cars before doubling out and heading onto the main.
Photo Date:  12/7/2010  Upload Date: 12/10/2010 11:22:47 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5522(SD60F)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
CN 5527
Title:  CN 5527
Description:  Heading over I35W before picking cars up.
Photo Date:  10/14/2006  Upload Date: 10/14/2006 9:54:50 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6931(SD40-3) CN 5527(SD60F)
Views:  1000   Comments: 0
WC 6931
Title:  WC 6931
Description:  The transfer is pulling past the switch so they can start picking up their cars
Photo Date:  10/14/2006  Upload Date: 10/14/2006 9:52:39 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6931(SD40-3) CN 5527(SD60F)
Views:  1005   Comments: 0
Backing up
Title:  Backing up
Description:  The WC transfer backs up to the depot. Taken with a telephoto lense.
Photo Date:  5/6/2007  Upload Date: 5/15/2007 7:23:54 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5334(SD40-2W) HLCX 6337(SD40R) CN 5528(SD60F)
Views:  1386   Comments: 0
HLCX 6337
Title:  HLCX 6337
Description:  A nice roster shot of HLCX 6337. The train was just starting to pull out of the yard.
Photo Date:  5/6/2007  Upload Date: 5/15/2007 7:25:27 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6337(SD40R) CN 5528(SD60F)
Views:  1280   Comments: 0
CN 5529
Title:  CN 5529
Description:  A heat burned SD60F trails on todays transfer as it heads down to the BN.
Photo Date:  5/3/2010  Upload Date: 5/4/2010 12:45:09 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5529(SD60F)
Views:  812   Comments: 0
CN 8913
Title:  CN 8913
Description:  A two month old SD70M-2 leads the transfer down to Northtown on an overcast down. I bet the engineer liked running such new power!
Photo Date:  5/3/2010  Upload Date: 5/4/2010 12:44:41 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 8913(SD70M-2) CN 5529(SD60F)
Views:  1145   Comments: 0
Profile view
Title:  Profile view
Description:  A profile view of CN 5531. The unit was waiting for a crew to take it to Stevens Point WI.
Photo Date:  12/3/2008  Upload Date: 12/4/2008 2:13:28 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5531(SD60F)
Views:  653   Comments: 0
Waiting for a crew at Lexington
Title:  Waiting for a crew at Lexington
Description:  The WC transfer has pulled up to Lexington Ave. today because the CP needed to do some track work.
Photo Date:  12/3/2008  Upload Date: 12/4/2008 2:05:11 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5763(SD75I)
Views:  938   Comments: 2
Coming down Shoreham Hill
Title:  Coming down Shoreham Hill
Description:  The WC heads down to Humboldt Yard as it rolls past Super America with a short train.
Photo Date:  8/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/8/2009 7:00:42 PM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5661(SD75I) BNSF 9988(SD70MAC)
Views:  1022   Comments: 1
Putting the Commercials Away
Title:  Putting the Commercials Away
Description:  The WC puts the Commercial cars away before heading down to Northtown and Humboldt.
Photo Date:  8/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/8/2009 6:56:20 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5531(SD60F)
Views:  540   Comments: 0
Going to work
Title:  Going to work
Description:  The WC goes to work as it heads past the west wye switch with a BNSF SD70MAC trailing.
Photo Date:  8/8/2009  Upload Date: 8/8/2009 6:55:06 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5661(SD75I) BNSF 9988(SD70MAC)
Views:  1003   Comments: 0
Rounding Foley Wye
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: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  990   Comments: 2
Down the Highline
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: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  881   Comments: 3
Heading down to Northtown
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: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  889   Comments: 2
ALCos trying to escape!
Title:  ALCos trying to escape!
Description:  The old saying that inside every GE, theres an ALCo inside, holds some merit in this shot. The CN 24XXs always smoke a bit, but this was something you usually don't see! Kinda reminded me of the Commercials 318 when it notches up.
Photo Date:  7/20/2009  Upload Date: 7/21/2009 4:22:44 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2453(C40-8M) CN 5535(SD60F)
Views:  1461   Comments: 8
CN 5535
Title:  CN 5535
Description:  An SD60F trails into New Brighton today.
Photo Date:  7/21/2009  Upload Date: 7/21/2009 4:23:33 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5535(SD60F)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
CN 5535
Title:  CN 5535
Description:  Trailing behind the 5678 is an endangered SD60F. Who knows how much longer these will be around for, shoot 'em while you can!
Photo Date:  10/28/2010  Upload Date: 10/29/2010 1:40:30 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5535(SD60F)
Views:  550   Comments: 0
Down to the BN
Title:  Down to the BN
Description:  After coming up from Humboldt, L506 heads down to Northtown with 55 cars trailing in perfect light.
Photo Date:  10/28/2010  Upload Date: 10/29/2010 1:47:04 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5678(SD75I) CN 5535(SD60F)
Views:  732   Comments: 0
Down the Hill
Title:  Down the Hill
Description:  The WC coasts down Shoreham Hill with two EMDs for power as it nears Polk St with cars bound for Humboldt
Photo Date:  10/30/2010  Upload Date: 11/1/2010 2:08:35 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5678(SD75I) CN 5535(SD60F)
Views:  682   Comments: 0
Almost done
Title:  Almost done
Description:  Steve brings the transfer into New Brighton and is just about done with his day, all they have left is to pick up one car from the Commercial.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:34:55 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5536(SD60F)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
SD60F
Title:  SD60F
Description:  Todays WC transfer will be lead out of town with CN 5536 and a CN SD75I trailing
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:35:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5536(SD60F)
Views:  612   Comments: 1
Up from the BN
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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5536(SD60F) CN 2302(ES44DC)
Views:  926   Comments: 0
CN 5538
Title:  CN 5538
Description:  Being done for the day, the 5538 idles away as it waits for a new crew.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 10/4/2009 12:36:47 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5538(SD60F)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
Up to the diamond
Title:  Up to the diamond
Description:  The 5538 rolls up to the diamond, and by doing so will end the day for the crew as the sun begins to set.
Photo Date:  9/26/2009  Upload Date: 9/26/2009 7:49:02 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5538(SD60F)
Views:  506   Comments: 0
Off to Humboldt
Title:  Off to Humboldt
Description:  The WC heads off to Humboldt Yard in the early afternoon sun. The WC just got in, and was running very late.
Photo Date:  1/22/2009  Upload Date: 1/23/2009 1:34:31 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5540(SD60F) CN 2438(C40-8M) BNSF 9702(SD70MAC)
Views:  972   Comments: 0
Coming out of the Yard
Title:  Coming out of the Yard
Description:  CN 5540 pulls a dash 8 and a BNSF SD70MAC out of the yard before they head off to Humboldt Yard
Photo Date:  1/22/2009  Upload Date: 1/23/2009 1:39:12 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5540(SD60F) CN 2438(C40-8M)
Views:  854   Comments: 0
No noodle
Title:  No noodle
Description:  This SD60F is missing something on its nose, the noodle! First time I've ever seen a CN missing the noodle on the nose.
Photo Date:  1/22/2009  Upload Date: 1/23/2009 1:37:15 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5540(SD60F)
Views:  546   Comments: 0
CN 5702
Title:  CN 5702
Description:  Train L517 rolls into town at Cardigan East in Shoreview with the CN 5702 in the lead. I really like how the snow is getting kicked up in this shot.
Photo Date:  1/17/2011  Upload Date: 2/26/2011 7:04:06 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5702(SD75I) CN 5542(SD60F)
Views:  413   Comments: 0
CN 5546
Title:  CN 5546
Description:  Roster shot of CN 5546 as it trails on the WC today.
Photo Date:  11/5/2004  Upload Date: 6/13/2009 12:11:29 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5546(SD60F)
Views:  945   Comments: 0
Through the Gates
Title:  Through the Gates
Description:  L506 backs over the street and through the gates as it heads to the MNNR cars.
Photo Date:  4/27/2011  Upload Date: 5/16/2011 4:53:47 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2680(C44-9W) CN 5547(SD60F)
Views:  806   Comments: 0
SD60F
Title:  SD60F
Description:  A CN SD60F leads the shove back to the MNNRs cut as it comes down the east leg of the wye.
Photo Date:  4/27/2011  Upload Date: 5/16/2011 4:52:58 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5547(SD60F)
Views:  672   Comments: 0
BNSF 6696
Title:  BNSF 6696
Description:  BNSF 6796 brings an interesting lashup out of Northtown. It was nice to see a freshly painted ICE unit.
Photo Date:  5/26/2008  Upload Date: 2/22/2009 1:17:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6796(SD40-2) CN 5552(SD60F) ICE 6215(SD40-2)
Views:  1104   Comments: 2
ICE unit
Title:  ICE unit
Description:  A freshly painted ICE unit heads off in the early morning sun.
Photo Date:  5/26/2008  Upload Date: 2/22/2009 1:18:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6215(SD40-2) CN 5552(SD60F) BNSF 6796(SD40-2)
Views:  1259   Comments: 1
CN 5556
Title:  CN 5556
Description:  Wow, now this was a cool looking train! A SD60F leads two SD50Fs (5427 & 5430) on todays A406. I really like how well the three units look together.
Photo Date:  11/6/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:57:51 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5556(SD60F)
Views:  867   Comments: 0


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