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Title: |
Starting the album off good |
Description: |
Without the 3006 this time, another pair of WCs come to New Brighton. If that was the last time i would see an SD45, what a finale it was! |
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8/8/2006 Upload Date: 8/9/2006 11:25:35 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7495(SD45) |
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452 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 7495 |
Description: |
Entering the mainline again with the Commercials cut. |
Photo Date: |
8/8/2006 Upload Date: 8/9/2006 11:26:10 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7495(SD45) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Nothing better |
Description: |
A great leader, and trailer I might add, roll down grade for the air test. |
Photo Date: |
8/8/2006 Upload Date: 8/9/2006 11:26:45 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7495(SD45) |
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745 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
UP 6178 |
Description: |
An ex SP AC44 leads another GE on a South Saint Paul bound coal train. Charlie McDade, a CN (WC) Engineer climbs off, and heads for home. |
Photo Date: |
8/9/2006 Upload Date: 8/10/2006 10:40:14 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6178(AC44CW) |
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348 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
3 WCs |
Description: |
I guess Stevens Point likes me! They keep sending me all WC lashups! Great to see! |
Photo Date: |
8/10/2006 Upload Date: 8/10/2006 2:58:31 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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403 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Sweet Consist |
Description: |
Three Wisconsin Central units have a good 60 or so stacks behind them, as they switch the MNNR yard. |
Photo Date: |
8/10/2006 Upload Date: 8/10/2006 2:59:34 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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341 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 8574 |
Description: |
A rare visitor to New Brighton, especially on a coal train, rolls in with 3 other UP units. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:29:27 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8574(SD50) |
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441 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 6621 |
Description: |
UP AC44s chug out of the yard with a Weston bound coal load. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:27:52 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 6621(AC44CW) |
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287 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 3388 |
Description: |
The oldest of the bunch rolls light back to South Saint Paul. Didnt notice the I was missing until i uploaded the picture! |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:28:46 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 3388(SD40-2) |
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742 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 2500 |
Description: |
Just about dead, the transfer crew has a set on them, and will now leave the rest of the work for the A406 crew. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:30:03 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 2500(SD35) |
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606 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 2500 |
Description: |
The engineer on the transfer has called it a day, and is walking back to grab his grip, and go home. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:30:42 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 2500(SD35) |
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492 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6006 |
Description: |
The other maroon and gold unit in the consist look a tad weathered, but the paint on her still looks stunning! |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:31:17 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6006(SD40-2) |
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471 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 7527 |
Description: |
Would have the 7495 leading, but that hit the dirt at Northtown. So the 7527 leads out of New Brighton with the GCFX 6042 trailing. |
Photo Date: |
8/12/2006 Upload Date: 8/13/2006 9:02:24 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7527(SD45) |
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298 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 2500 |
Description: |
The 2500 leads an IC and a GCFX on the transfer. Minutes later I got poured on, luckily, i had an umbrella! |
Photo Date: |
8/13/2006 Upload Date: 8/13/2006 9:03:02 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 2500(SD35) |
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337 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GCFX 6051 |
Description: |
A late day indeed. The crew has died, and so the relief crew will finish up the day. |
Photo Date: |
8/14/2006 Upload Date: 8/14/2006 11:33:05 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
GCFX 6051(SD40-3) |
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345 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 2500 |
Description: |
The 2500 back again. Taken a little after 6am. |
Photo Date: |
8/24/2006 Upload Date: 8/24/2006 11:48:59 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 2500(SD35) |
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620 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6004 |
Description: |
The 6004 sits in the middle of the 2500 and the 6949, and is the only unit with its numberboards lit up. |
Photo Date: |
8/24/2006 Upload Date: 8/24/2006 11:48:18 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6004(SD40-2) |
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533 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Morning |
Description: |
An SD40-3, or a Grey Ghost as some like to call them, will lead the transfer job for the trip to Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
8/24/2006 Upload Date: 8/24/2006 11:49:27 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6949(SD40-3) |
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387 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 8286 |
Description: |
This SD9043Mac, like many other engines, are now being vandalized along with the rolling stock. Sad to see. |
Photo Date: |
8/25/2006 Upload Date: 8/26/2006 6:43:36 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 8286(SD9043MAC) |
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309 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2564 |
Description: |
A clean CN unit heads light to Northtown, to meet up with the other transfer. |
Photo Date: |
8/25/2006 Upload Date: 8/26/2006 6:44:22 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2564(C44-9W) |
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370 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 2564 |
Description: |
Coupled with the rest of the train, 2564 leads a WC and CN motor East. |
Photo Date: |
8/25/2006 Upload Date: 8/26/2006 6:45:42 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2564(C44-9W) |
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322 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 2564 |
Description: |
Two CN units are about to clear out 3 cuts that have been piling up lately. As much as i prefer older power, it was a good day to have the big guns. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2006 Upload Date: 8/27/2006 12:28:55 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2564(C44-9W) |
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426 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Ancient R916 |
Description: |
Atleast 16 hours old *switched crews already*, the transfer makes its way to the wye, with a less than desirable consist. |
Photo Date: |
8/28/2006 Upload Date: 8/28/2006 9:44:46 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6949(SD40-3) |
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373 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 5913 |
Description: |
115 empty coal cars are behind 2 GEs this morning. Lately, ex SP units have been everywhere. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2006 Upload Date: 8/31/2006 1:43:56 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 5913(AC44CWCTE) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2570 |
Description: |
More crap on the transfer. The middle unit was great to see on the transfer, but ive seen this things a million times. Kinda loses its novelty after awhile. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2006 Upload Date: 9/1/2006 9:37:13 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2570(C44-9W) |
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368 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6926 |
Description: |
More junk on the transfer. But, i do prefer the old SD40s compared to the BNSF back there. |
Photo Date: |
9/1/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 11:43:56 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6926(SD40-3) |
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366 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
KRL 600292 |
Description: |
A heavy load on todays transfer. Pretty cool seeing the slack run out, then get to this car and you'd think the drawbar on the car ahead of it would rip right out. |
Photo Date: |
9/1/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 11:44:40 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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219 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Once CNW 8681 |
Description: |
The old 8681, now bearing the Union Pacific name, idle in between 3 others. Behind the 9039, is the 9089, another ex CNW. |
Photo Date: |
9/2/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:31:08 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 9785(C44-9W) |
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357 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
UP 982 |
Description: |
A GP50 leads 3 ex CNWs (one Dash 9 in CNW paint,one dash 8 in UP paint,and a patched CNW dash 8) one there trip to South Saint Paul. |
Photo Date: |
9/2/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:49:59 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 982(GP50) |
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506 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 9039 |
Description: |
Another ex CNW, this time in full UP paint, idles inbetween 2 patched brothers. |
Photo Date: |
9/2/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:33:41 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 9039(C40-8) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 9089 |
Description: |
UP just calls this a C40-8 now, but this was once a very nice looking CNW C41-8. Was very very happy to see it regardless though! |
Photo Date: |
9/2/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:34:40 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 9089(C41-8) |
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362 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 9089 |
Description: |
The coal trains power sits at New Brighton for just a little while longer. Soon it will take off to South Saint Paul. |
Photo Date: |
9/2/2006 Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:35:25 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 9089(C41-8) |
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267 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6926 |
Description: |
September 11th at the Depot. Too bad there wasnt a SD45.... Least those have American flags, fitting for the 5th Anniversary of 9/11. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2006 Upload Date: 9/15/2006 6:05:11 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6926(SD40-3) |
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341 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No CN! :] |
Description: |
A pretty good consist I must say! Not everyday you see a UP Dash 8 on the WC 406! 6004 trails. |
Photo Date: |
9/15/2006 Upload Date: 9/15/2006 6:08:42 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 9159(C40-8) |
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381 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6004 |
Description: |
Back once again, the 6004 trails as its journey towards Stevens Point is underway. |
Photo Date: |
9/15/2006 Upload Date: 9/15/2006 6:09:28 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6004(SD40-2) |
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483 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GCFX 6076 |
Description: |
One GCFX SD40-3 leads 2 WC units, the 2500 and the 7527, while shoving back across the diamond. |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2006 Upload Date: 9/16/2006 5:05:44 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GCFX 6076(SD40-3) |
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379 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GCFX 6076 |
Description: |
Finally the sun comes out at New Brighton. Pretty good consist! |
Photo Date: |
9/16/2006 Upload Date: 9/16/2006 5:06:16 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
GCFX 6076(SD40-3) |
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376 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 9159 |
Description: |
Union Pacific power once again on the WC transfer. |
Photo Date: |
9/17/2006 Upload Date: 9/17/2006 4:33:26 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 9159(C40-8) |
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253 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Classic |
Description: |
A nice lashup, although no WC, this is the only good substitute! A pair of IC SD40s, now SD40-2Rs, along with a CN unit roll out of town. |
Photo Date: |
9/29/2006 Upload Date: 9/29/2006 5:55:44 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6060(SD40-2R) |
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527 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 4754 |
Description: |
The WC with a very late start. Its 5:20 and they are just getting back from Humboldt. |
Photo Date: |
10/3/2006 Upload Date: 10/3/2006 7:43:25 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 4754(SD70M) |
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252 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 2538 |
Description: |
A toaster leads a WC GP38-2,UP SD60M, and an IC SD40-2 at New Brighton. |
Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 7:56:12 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2538(C44-9W) |
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313 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 2001 |
Description: |
Such a great surprise seeing the 2001 here. This is my first encounter with it, as they usually stay in Wisconsin on locals. |
Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 7:56:54 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 2001(GP38-2) |
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825 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5662 |
Description: |
Same consist as a few days ago, just with an IC added on. |
Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:23:27 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5662(SD75I) |
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339 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6949 |
Description: |
Great lashup, just wish I didnt have to have seen the 6949 AGAIN. Ed throttles up as exhaust hits the now frigid temps. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2006 Upload Date: 10/20/2006 7:20:15 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6949(SD40-3) |
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476 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 8879 |
Description: |
Once an SD40 I believe, now wearing some new clothes and engine components, visits the WC at New Brighton. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2006 Upload Date: 10/20/2006 7:20:49 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8879(SD40-2) |
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279 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 7864 |
Description: |
The C40-8 is 3rd inline as the WC Transfer enters the main. |
Photo Date: |
10/20/2006 Upload Date: 10/20/2006 7:21:22 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7864(C40-8W) |
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351 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GTW 5936 |
Description: |
A very rare GTW SD40-2 accompanies some of its younger brothers on the WC. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:26:20 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5936(SD40-2) |
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869 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 2538 |
Description: |
What I usually dread seeing, a pair of CN Dash 9s lead a great surprise over I35W. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:27:17 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 2538(C44-9W) |
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473 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Acoustic Sunrise |
Description: |
A CSX C40-8W leads its fellow companion while some CN power, being the GTW 5943,idles in the MNNRs yard. |
Photo Date: |
10/22/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:28:19 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7864(C40-8W) |
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498 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5943 |
Description: |
Not quite a blue and red, but it will do.... |
Photo Date: |
10/22/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:29:33 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
GTW 5943(SD40-3) |
Views: |
339 Comments: 0 |
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