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Title: |
Up we go |
Description: |
Tractive Effort is the key here, and they are sure trying to make it work. |
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10/21/2005 Upload Date: 10/21/2005 2:00:03 PM |
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Minneapolis, MN |
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Alec Holmes |
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WC 6596(SD45) |
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406 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6596 |
Description: |
Pouring it on. But, they still have to pick up cars at Central, so once the rear clears the switch, back they go. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2005 Upload Date: 10/21/2005 2:00:54 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6596(SD45) |
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340 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6596 |
Description: |
"Im in the clear, take em ahead." "roger", this is after the made the joint at Central Ave, the gates come down at Johnson Street. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2005 Upload Date: 10/21/2005 2:01:17 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6596(SD45) |
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360 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Notch 8 |
Description: |
With the GLB at Johnson Street ( Gates, Lights , Bells ) they continue on the steep grade coming off the High Line. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2005 Upload Date: 10/21/2005 2:01:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6596(SD45) |
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418 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
True WC |
Description: |
One of 4 nicest engineers on the CN in my opinion, Steve Anderson gives a friendly wave as he crosses Johnson St. |
Photo Date: |
10/21/2005 Upload Date: 10/21/2005 2:01:58 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6596(SD45) |
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389 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6003 |
Description: |
Not moving, as CP has the loop and the east main tied up. They arent on the hill yet, but once they start the roll on them, they will be. |
Photo Date: |
10/22/2005 Upload Date: 10/22/2005 12:58:30 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6003(SD40-2) |
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428 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5446 |
Description: |
The day after thanksgiving with a train, it would only be better if we had WC. |
Photo Date: |
11/25/2005 Upload Date: 11/25/2005 11:01:21 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5446(SD50F) |
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528 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
IC 6202 |
Description: |
Still in IC paint, this SD40-3 trails the WC transfer today. |
Photo Date: |
11/25/2005 Upload Date: 11/25/2005 11:01:41 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6202(SD40-3) |
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639 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 4958 |
Description: |
With power pooling so common these days, doesnt surprise me to see a BNSF Dash 9 leading the WC out of NorthTown. |
Photo Date: |
12/28/2005 Upload Date: 12/28/2005 9:38:41 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 4958(C44-9W) |
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481 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6590 |
Description: |
Woofta, been a while since ive added to this album. WC 6590 along with sister 6591 and an IC SD40-2 throttle up past Johnson St. |
Photo Date: |
1/14/2006 Upload Date: 1/14/2006 12:51:47 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6590(SD45) |
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543 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CN 2523 |
Description: |
Not on the hill, not even close yet, but once they leave they will climb the hill to get their cars to head to NorthTown. |
Photo Date: |
1/22/2006 Upload Date: 1/22/2006 12:14:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 2523(C44-9W) |
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805 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 3007 |
Description: |
WC 3007, with WC 6905 and WC 6004, climbs the hill past the Central Ave interlocking. |
Photo Date: |
3/25/2006 Upload Date: 3/25/2006 2:50:31 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 3007(GP40) |
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390 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 2517 |
Description: |
Just starting out on the hill on the High Line. They will be taking 72 cars up the hill shortly. |
Photo Date: |
3/28/2006 Upload Date: 3/28/2006 6:41:58 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 2517(C44-9WL) |
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600 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Early Morning |
Description: |
A look at the stacks leading through the quiet Northeast neighborhood early in the morning. |
Photo Date: |
3/28/2006 Upload Date: 3/28/2006 6:42:32 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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336 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 7506 |
Description: |
Finally a real hill shot. 3 units in notch 8 crest the top of the hill. |
Photo Date: |
3/29/2006 Upload Date: 3/29/2006 1:57:24 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7506(SD45) |
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291 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
UP 4002 |
Description: |
An SD70M leads a SD50F towards Central Ave. WC has been, to say the least, sparce. |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2006 Upload Date: 4/8/2006 5:18:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 4002(SD70M) |
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339 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Happy 300th |
Description: |
This train marks my 300th shot on rrpicturearchives.net. Thanks Tim! |
Photo Date: |
4/16/2006 Upload Date: 4/16/2006 12:32:51 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6134(SD40-2) |
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452 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
IC 6122 |
Description: |
All I can say, is that this specific lashup was freakin awesome comin up the hill. Not quite as good as 3 SD45s, but it got close. Boy did they put on a smoke show. |
Photo Date: |
7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:33:53 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6122(SD40-2) |
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423 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HLCX 8180 |
Description: |
Only 2 units, but thats all Charlie needed today. A pretty cool consist, considering this IS the CN. |
Photo Date: |
7/3/2006 Upload Date: 7/5/2006 10:52:45 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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HLCX 8180(SD40-2) |
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579 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WC 6901 |
Description: |
Two SD40-3s wake the Northeast neighborhood early on the 4th of July. |
Photo Date: |
7/4/2006 Upload Date: 7/5/2006 10:53:25 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6901(SD40-3) |
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409 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6013 |
Description: |
No WC power today, but a good leader no less, as Ed pulls on the throttle going up the High Line. |
Photo Date: |
7/7/2006 Upload Date: 7/7/2006 2:03:45 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6013(SD40-2R) |
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385 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GTW 5942 |
Description: |
A shot ive been wanting to get forever! GTW 5942 leads two other counterparts as it climbs the High Line. |
Photo Date: |
7/10/2006 Upload Date: 7/11/2006 11:28:50 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5942(SD40-3) |
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415 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GTW 5942 |
Description: |
Another shot of the transfer. Love those artsy shots! |
Photo Date: |
7/10/2006 Upload Date: 7/11/2006 11:29:18 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5942(SD40-3) |
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371 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
GCFX 6072 |
Description: |
2 GCFX units on one train! Ahh, who cares, look whats in the back! |
Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:46:30 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GCFX 6072(SD40-3) |
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486 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Rollin' into Shoreham |
Description: |
Coming into what used to be a yard, 7522 leads 2 Grey GCFX -3s with the BNSF cut for Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:47:51 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 7522(SD45) |
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273 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 7522 |
Description: |
A black/white version, of the WC 7522 sneaking through Shoreham yard. |
Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:48:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7522(SD45) |
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315 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6901 |
Description: |
I would have liked more zoom to make this a better shot, but i still feel it turned out fine. Anyway, the 6901 grinds up the hill with WC 7527 and the WC 6934. |
Photo Date: |
7/27/2006 Upload Date: 7/27/2006 12:38:30 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6901(SD40-3) |
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360 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6901 |
Description: |
I wont bore you with anymore roster shots of the 7527. So 3 units run light up the hill to fetch there Northtown cars. |
Photo Date: |
7/29/2006 Upload Date: 7/30/2006 9:20:11 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6901(SD40-3) |
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349 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
WC 2500 |
Description: |
Back again, and with 3 sister, it rolls up the hill light to pick up the Northtown cars. Love these WC consists! |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2006 Upload Date: 8/11/2006 1:06:57 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 2500(SD35) |
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451 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Afternoon Transfer |
Description: |
Or what would have been years ago, this is actually the R916 job running VERY late. |
Photo Date: |
8/14/2006 Upload Date: 8/14/2006 11:44:04 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
GCFX 6051(SD40-3) |
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390 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Crossing the pond |
Description: |
Charlie McDade heads to Humboldt to make the interchange with CP. |
Photo Date: |
9/30/2006 Upload Date: 9/30/2006 3:02:07 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5666(SD75I) WC 6949(SD40-3) |
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683 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
IC 6060 |
Description: |
Running lite to their BN cars at Stinson Blvd. |
Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 2:05:46 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IC 6060(SD40-2R) |
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468 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
WC 6916 |
Description: |
As the conductors nap, 6916 idles with a C44-9W at 37th & Stinson. |
Photo Date: |
10/27/2006 Upload Date: 10/27/2006 5:36:34 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6916(SD40-3) |
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263 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
For the 600th shot, comes great power |
Description: |
Thee first meeting between the 7504 and I, glad to see it leading. With so few left, I cant tell you how happy I was to see this! |
Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/28/2006 1:57:34 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7504(SD45) |
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427 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CSX 8879 |
Description: |
The CSX 8879 back again on the transfer. This is yet another day with 2 transfers, this one being the Northtown train. |
Photo Date: |
10/29/2006 Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:41:29 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 8879(SD40-2) |
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307 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5316 |
Description: |
CN 5316 heads the WC R916 job with two other EMD products towards Humboldt. |
Photo Date: |
11/4/2006 Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:32:17 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5316(SD40-2W) |
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387 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6906 |
Description: |
With 8,000 some feet behind him, the WC is just now making the joint at Central Avenue, about 15 or so blocks away. |
Photo Date: |
11/25/2006 Upload Date: 11/25/2006 4:01:34 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6906(SD40-3) |
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390 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A bit too heavy |
Description: |
With well over 10,000 feet of train, Charlie barely makes 3 MPH coming up the hill. |
Photo Date: |
11/25/2006 Upload Date: 11/25/2006 4:02:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
WC 6906(SD40-3) |
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434 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6919 |
Description: |
Early hill action as seen from Polk Street |
Photo Date: |
11/26/2006 Upload Date: 11/26/2006 5:08:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6919(SD40-3) |
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314 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The last time |
Description: |
Ed Patten, who hired out on the CB&Q in 1966, who worked for the Rock Island till shutdown, the CNW, and finally, was the first person on the train to the Cities in 1987 on the WC. He now finishes his career with the CN Railway, and is seen here on his last run, with an ever appropriate leader. |
Photo Date: |
12/2/2006 Upload Date: 12/2/2006 1:14:12 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 7515(SD45) |
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463 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Chilly New Year |
Description: |
Just a pair of SD40-3s, but the sound was still as good as, oh maybe, a pair of SD45s. |
Photo Date: |
1/1/2007 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 1:39:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6941(SD40-3) |
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430 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5332 |
Description: |
Charlie McDade notches down just before he enters New Brighton. |
Photo Date: |
1/2/2007 Upload Date: 1/2/2007 7:33:53 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5332(SD40-2W) |
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370 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5702 |
Description: |
A solid lashup of CN motors roll up on the High Line with the Humboldt cars in tow, ready for Northtown. |
Photo Date: |
3/10/2007 Upload Date: 3/10/2007 3:00:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5702(SD75I) |
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416 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
IC 6102 |
Description: |
A trio of units heads the WC this morning. Thank god the SD40-2 was leading! |
Photo Date: |
3/17/2007 Upload Date: 3/17/2007 1:30:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6102(SD40-2) |
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337 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC 6005 |
Description: |
Steve brings the CP cut up to New Brighton. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2007 Upload Date: 4/7/2007 4:14:23 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6005(SD40-2) |
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230 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
IC 6129 |
Description: |
Now heading to Northtown with the IC 6129 leading, Steve brings the train around the bend at Johnson St. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2007 Upload Date: 4/7/2007 4:15:10 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 6129(SD40-2) |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
WC 6913 |
Description: |
CN heritage showing even more on this unit.... Notice the plow. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:41:24 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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WC 6913(SD40-3) |
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286 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
WC @ Marshall St. |
Description: |
Steve Anderson has the light to Humboldt, but will stop for a water toss. |
Photo Date: |
4/28/2007 Upload Date: 4/29/2007 9:53:00 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5718(SD75I) |
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376 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CN 5528 |
Description: |
Crossing the river into Humboldt. |
Photo Date: |
5/12/2007 Upload Date: 5/12/2007 2:51:33 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5528(SD60F) |
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348 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CN 5334 |
Description: |
CN and CP cross paths at Humboldt. CP 290 waits for the WC to leave, and later will leave for Saint Paul after a grain train clears. |
Photo Date: |
5/12/2007 Upload Date: 5/12/2007 2:53:38 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CN 5334(SD40-2W) |
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403 Comments: 0 |
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