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By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:7/1/2006 - 7/1/2006
Album Info:SOO Line and Canadian Pacific units throughout the Twin Cities.
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Waking up Northeast
Title:  Waking up Northeast
Description:  2 AC44's working hard with a grain train (or is it potash?) roll into the Shoreham loop.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:24:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CEFX 1034(AC44CW)
Views:  652   Comments: 0
SOO 6049
Title:  SOO 6049
Description:  Long time no see! The same two i saw last week make a return. This time i got a much more interesting shot.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:25:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6049(SD60)
Views:  630   Comments: 1
CP 5910
Title:  CP 5910
Description:  Two action red units, both from the SD40-2 lines, come into Northeast MPLS.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:26:16 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5910(SD40-2)
Views:  415   Comments: 1
The growl of the 567
Title:  The growl of the 567
Description:  The last SOO painted GP9 runs across the river with 5 cars. While once watching the Fallen Flags of the Twin Cities on DVD, they had a GP9 crossing the river. That same sound was easily heard from the 2403, made me feel like i was in 1975 for a second!
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 7/7/2006 1:13:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2403(GP9)
Views:  689   Comments: 1
SOO 4410
Title:  SOO 4410
Description:  The Grove switch job has a nice GP38-2 in the lead, with only 2 cars.
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 7/7/2006 1:14:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4410(GP38-2)
Views:  835   Comments: 2
SOO 6053
Title:  SOO 6053
Description:  SOO 6053 leads a rather small manifest through Camden. In the Afternoon, this shot would have been even better.
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 7/9/2006 5:42:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6053(SD60)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
SOO 6030
Title:  SOO 6030
Description:  After being involved in a grade crossing accident, CP put new SOO LINE text on the nose, and also painted a few areas (one visible panel is the one under the number) back in SOO red! What class!
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 7/9/2006 5:43:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6030(SD60)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
Dresser Turn
Title:  Dresser Turn
Description:  A pair of SD60s sit at Cardigan West waiting to be crewed to go to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  7/14/2006  Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:49:55 AM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6026(SD60)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
SOO 6026
Title:  SOO 6026
Description:  The 6026 in charge of the Rock train idle with brethren 6039 at Victoria Street.
Photo Date:  7/14/2006  Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:50:34 AM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6026(SD60)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
CP 5879
Title:  CP 5879
Description:  A pair of SD40-2s cruise past on the Foley Wye. After this shot was taken, they took the Shoreham loop and went straight back to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  7/26/2006  Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:37:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5879(SD40-2)
Views:  438   Comments: 1
CP 9728
Title:  CP 9728
Description:  Another AC44, nothing special.
Photo Date:  7/26/2006  Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:38:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 9728(AC44CW)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
SOO 4442
Title:  SOO 4442
Description:  SOO Line 4442, a veteran, but behind ex SOO 2555, Its still an infant.
Photo Date:  8/4/2006  Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:44:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4442(GP38-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
SOO 6060
Title:  SOO 6060
Description:  A SOO SD60M idles on the Shoreham lead. Looks pretty rough, a window covered with Duct tape and the back has a nice size dent.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 9/30/2006 2:49:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6060(SD60M)
Views:  815   Comments: 1
Sittin' at Shoreham
Title:  Sittin' at Shoreham
Description:  A Dual Flag painted SD40-2, albeit missing some nose ornaments, sits with an action red SD40-2 and a SOO SD60M.
Photo Date:  9/30/2006  Upload Date: 9/30/2006 2:47:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 6059(SD40-2)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
SOO 6028
Title:  SOO 6028
Description:  After leaving Humboldt to get set up for 290, we found 2 SD60s sitting at Camden waiting for a light.
Photo Date:  10/1/2006  Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:55:06 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6028(SD60)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
CEFX 1048
Title:  CEFX 1048
Description:  An AC44 leads 2 UP units across the river. My first sighting of a UP SD70ACe!
Photo Date:  10/1/2006  Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:55:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CEFX 1048(AC44CW)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
UP 8381
Title:  UP 8381
Description:  A rather dirty ACe sits in the middle of CP 290.
Photo Date:  10/1/2006  Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:56:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  UP 8381(SD70ACe)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
SOO 6035
Title:  SOO 6035
Description:  A set of SD60s rumble across the river on their way to Humboldt. Ive seen the 6035 three times, and this is my first shot of it!
Photo Date:  10/1/2006  Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:56:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6035(SD60)
Views:  532   Comments: 1
CP 1447
Title:  CP 1447
Description:  SOO 6035 idles as the 1447 rolls up and down performing switching duties.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:02:15 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 1447(MP15AC) SOO 6035(SD60)
Views:  694   Comments: 0
SOO 2032
Title:  SOO 2032
Description:  One of 2 bandits spotted in Saint Paul on this lovely saturday. Great to see these ancient colors.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:02:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2032(GP40)
Views:  442   Comments: 1
SOO 4601
Title:  SOO 4601
Description:  Still in the old "swoosh" scheme, 4601 idles with another GP40, that one in Milwaukee Road colors still.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:03:50 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4601(GP40)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
CP 4620
Title:  CP 4620
Description:  The odd looking 4620 (the rather high overhang with the numberboards) enters Pigs Eye with the 4600 trailing.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:04:42 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4620(GP40)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
SOO 2066
Title:  SOO 2066
Description:  One of the few bandits left, although this one looks much worse than its siblings, leads a lite power move into the yard. So happy to see this!
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:05:18 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  558   Comments: 1
SOO 4438
Title:  SOO 4438
Description:  The Ford hauler sits close to the Robert St. Lift bridge. Sadly i couldnt get on the "sunny side".
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:05:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4438(GP38-2)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
SOO 4428
Title:  SOO 4428
Description:  SOO 4428 rests outside the roundhouse.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:02:31 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4428(GP38-2)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
SOO 1535
Title:  SOO 1535
Description:  One of a handful of MP15ACs in SOO paint.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:03:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 1535(MP15AC)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
CP 8556
Title:  CP 8556
Description:  The 8556 adds some air to the train and shortly will have a new crew to take this train to Chicago.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:04:07 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8556(AC44CW)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
SOO 4598
Title:  SOO 4598
Description:  The modern day "Dolly Sisters" clank past the loaded grain.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:04:39 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4598(GP39-2)
Views:  610   Comments: 1
Lined Up
Title:  Lined Up
Description:  The 4598 scoots past the AC44 as they enter Pigs Eye.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:05:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4598(GP39-2)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
CP 8704
Title:  CP 8704
Description:  One from the first order throttles up for Chicago.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:05:42 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8704(ES44AC)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
SOO 1548
Title:  SOO 1548
Description:  With its midsection bearing its old owner, the SOO 1548 scoots over the historic Shoreham bridge. You can notice SOO LINE printed on the bridge, one in the old style and one in the new style.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 8:07:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1548(MP15AC)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
CP 5902
Title:  CP 5902
Description:  A pretty chipped looking CP;SD40-2 comes into the Foley Wye with the SOO 6057 behind him. A nice string of EJ&E gons makeup the front of the train.
Photo Date:  10/29/2006  Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:33:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5902(SD40-2)
Views:  661   Comments: 0
SOO 6027
Title:  SOO 6027
Description:  The ever so popular 6027 leads the SOO 6044 towards Camden.
Photo Date:  10/29/2006  Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:33:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6027(SD60)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
CP 8729
Title:  CP 8729
Description:  The skyline in the backriund looks over the 8729 as it departs Shoreham for Humboldt.
Photo Date:  11/4/2006  Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:42:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8729(ES44AC)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
CP 8773
Title:  CP 8773
Description:  The ES44 is only crawling on its trip from Humboldt. This would definately qualify as breaking it in!
Photo Date:  11/4/2006  Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:44:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8773(ES44AC)
Views:  412   Comments: 0
SOO 6038
Title:  SOO 6038
Description:  A pair of red/white SD60s rate this Humboldt bound train.
Photo Date:  11/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/20/2006 9:29:40 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6038(SD60)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
SOO 6038
Title:  SOO 6038
Description:  Meeting the 9770, the 6038 slowly drags its short manifest towards the switch, as the 9770 is running on its last notch.
Photo Date:  11/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/20/2006 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6038(SD60)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
SOO 4401
Title:  SOO 4401
Description:  A consist to remember. This is actually the road power for this train, and what a sound it made!
Photo Date:  11/23/2006  Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:14:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4401(GP38-2)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
SOO 4401
Title:  SOO 4401
Description:  With a pretty nice sized train, a pair of geeps, both of SOO heritage, cross the river. Soon, the GP9 will blanket the surrounding areas with grey smoke.
Photo Date:  11/23/2006  Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:15:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4401(GP38-2)
Views:  947   Comments: 1
Whoa Nelly
Title:  Whoa Nelly
Description:  Showing what its made of, the 4401 and the 8263 throttle up on the Foley Wye.
Photo Date:  11/23/2006  Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:26:19 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4401(GP38-2)
Views:  653   Comments: 0
CP 8707
Title:  CP 8707
Description:  A manifest comes through the wye with a snow ridden GEVO leading the 5629.
Photo Date:  1/1/2007  Upload Date: 1/1/2007 1:34:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8707(ES44AC)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
Afternoon at Humboldt
Title:  Afternoon at Humboldt
Description:  As a pair of Candy Apple 60's roll forward to kick two tankers, two pairs of yard/transfer power sit idle.
Photo Date:  1/16/2007  Upload Date: 1/18/2007 8:41:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6050(SD60)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
CP 9016
Title:  CP 9016
Description:  A red barn trails a fire damaged AC44, which is working pretty hard to move the load over to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  3/10/2007  Upload Date: 3/10/2007 3:05:16 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 9016(SD40-2F)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
CP 6005
Title:  CP 6005
Description:  A CP SD40-2, still with class lights, leads the SOO 6029 and a pair of UP SD70Ms at Humboldt.
Photo Date:  3/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 11:17:21 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6005(SD40-2)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
CP 6005
Title:  CP 6005
Description:  After setting out a cut of cars, the quartet of EMDs heads back to the main.
Photo Date:  3/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 11:18:04 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6005(SD40-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
SOO 6029
Title:  SOO 6029
Description:  Now 20 years old, SOO 6029 still travels its own rails, while some of its siblings arent as lucky.
Photo Date:  3/11/2007  Upload Date: 3/11/2007 11:18:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6029(SD60)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
Cardigan Jct.
Title:  Cardigan Jct.
Description:  Ex SOO 735, still wearing its original paint, rolls down the Saint Paul line with CP 4617 with Transfer 1.
Photo Date:  3/20/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 7:19:03 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4603(GP40)
Views:  502   Comments: 0
An old geezer
Title:  An old geezer
Description:  But with no graffiti! This definately makes the end of the train much more interesting!
Photo Date:  3/20/2007  Upload Date: 3/20/2007 7:19:45 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  179   Comments: 0
SOO 4512
Title:  SOO 4512
Description:  Three GP38-2s of different origins idle in Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  3/24/2007  Upload Date: 3/24/2007 6:33:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4512(GP38-2)
Views:  595   Comments: 0
CP 4440
Title:  CP 4440
Description:  An old SOO Unit defaced with the Dual Flags scheme.
Photo Date:  3/24/2007  Upload Date: 3/24/2007 6:34:16 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4440(GP38-2)
Views:  309   Comments: 0


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