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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5502(SD60F) |
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848 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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5713(SD75I) CN 5502(SD60F) |
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1006 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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657 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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927 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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1234 Comments: 2 |
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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) |
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1139 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
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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) |
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1075 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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355 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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902 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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391 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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2396 Comments: 28 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5521(SD60F) |
Views: |
636 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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210 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6931(SD40-3) CN 5527(SD60F) |
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1000 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6931(SD40-3) CN 5527(SD60F) |
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1005 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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1386 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 6337(SD40R) CN 5528(SD60F) |
Views: |
1280 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 8913(SD70M-2) CN 5529(SD60F) |
Views: |
1145 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5531(SD60F) |
Views: |
653 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5763(SD75I) |
Views: |
938 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5661(SD75I) BNSF 9988(SD70MAC) |
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1022 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5531(SD60F) |
Views: |
540 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5661(SD75I) BNSF 9988(SD70MAC) |
Views: |
1003 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F) |
Views: |
990 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 |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F) |
Views: |
881 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 |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F) |
Views: |
889 Comments: 2 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2453(C40-8M) CN 5535(SD60F) |
Views: |
1461 Comments: 8 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5535(SD60F) |
Views: |
691 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5535(SD60F) |
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550 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5678(SD75I) CN 5535(SD60F) |
Views: |
732 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5678(SD75I) CN 5535(SD60F) |
Views: |
682 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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515 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5536(SD60F) |
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612 Comments: 1 |
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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) CN 2302(ES44DC) |
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926 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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514 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5540(SD60F) CN 2438(C40-8M) BNSF 9702(SD70MAC) |
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972 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5540(SD60F) CN 2438(C40-8M) |
Views: |
854 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5702(SD75I) CN 5542(SD60F) |
Views: |
413 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
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945 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2680(C44-9W) CN 5547(SD60F) |
Views: |
806 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5547(SD60F) |
Views: |
672 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6796(SD40-2) CN 5552(SD60F) ICE 6215(SD40-2) |
Views: |
1104 Comments: 2 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6215(SD40-2) CN 5552(SD60F) BNSF 6796(SD40-2) |
Views: |
1259 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5556(SD60F) |
Views: |
867 Comments: 0 |
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