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| Title: |
CN 9675 |
| Description: |
A GP40-2LW waits to head out of town on a cloudy and over cast evening. Picture was taken with a friends Canon Rebel. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/8/2009 10:18:11 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 9675(GP40-2LW) |
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| Title: |
Soldiering on |
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This old geep still soldiers on and earns its keep for CN as other units are stored and sold on the CN. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:29:22 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 9675(GP40-2LW) |
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| Title: |
Northtown Arrival |
| Description: |
After coming around the loop track, the WC comes into Northtown with a nice leader. This unit lead out of Northtown last fall. |
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8/7/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 8:31:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5781(SD75I) |
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411 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9988 |
| Description: |
After coming in off of a WPSX coal train, this SD70MAC will be handed off to the BNSF at Northtown. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2009 Upload Date: 8/8/2009 6:59:12 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9988(SD70MAC) |
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310 Comments: 0 |
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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. |
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8/8/2009 Upload Date: 8/8/2009 7:00:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5661(SD75I) BNSF 9988(SD70MAC) |
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| Title: |
Putting the Commercials Away |
| Description: |
The WC puts the Commercial cars away before heading down to Northtown and Humboldt. |
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8/8/2009 Upload Date: 8/8/2009 6:56:20 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5531(SD60F) |
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246 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. |
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8/8/2009 Upload Date: 8/8/2009 6:55:06 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5531(SD60F) CN 5661(SD75I) BNSF 9988(SD70MAC) |
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466 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5661 |
| Description: |
Middle unit on the WC as it comes into Humboldt Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2009 Upload Date: 8/8/2009 6:58:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5661(SD75I) |
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286 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5754 |
| Description: |
Trailing today is the CN 5754. What a cool lashup this is with the J unit leading. |
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8/9/2009 Upload Date: 8/9/2009 3:48:04 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5754(SD75I) |
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359 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A Great Leader |
| Description: |
After coming into town, the WC is lead by a great looking EJ&E unit as it heads down the main to start putting cars away. |
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8/9/2009 Upload Date: 8/9/2009 3:49:11 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Action |
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CN 5754(SD75I) EJE 659(SD38-3) |
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445 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Fresh Face |
| Description: |
A fresh face makes an apperance at New Brighton, the EJ&E 659! This has been the second SD38-2 to make its way this way during the summer. |
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8/9/2009 Upload Date: 8/9/2009 3:43:19 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
Yard |
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EJE 659(SD38-3) |
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208 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The "J" |
| Description: |
For the first time, an EJ&E unit makes it up to New Brighton and starts to shove down the west wye. This is one cool looking unit. |
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8/9/2009 Upload Date: 8/9/2009 3:44:26 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CN 5754(SD75I) EJE 659(SD38-3) |
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501 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CN 2547 |
| Description: |
Trailing into town today is the CN 2547. |
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8/10/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 12:38:14 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2547(C44-9W) |
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379 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC Transfer |
| Description: |
The WC has just got into town, and will soon get to work once the relief crew is on board. |
| Photo Date: |
8/10/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 12:37:35 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5722(SD75I) CN 2547(C44-9W) |
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417 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
End of the day |
| Description: |
Charlie backs the transfer down the mainline, and will soon call it a day. |
| Photo Date: |
8/11/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 11:31:08 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CN 5754(SD75I) EJE 659(SD38-3) |
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292 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Orange Sunset |
| Description: |
With the sun setting and the day coming to a close, the EJE 659 backs down the main. That orange looks great in the setting sun. |
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8/11/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 11:33:36 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
Roster |
| Locomotives: |
EJE 659(SD38-3) |
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184 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5794 |
| Description: |
Helping the 8858 out is the 5794 which is giving it all its worth. |
| Photo Date: |
8/14/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 7:08:45 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5794(SD75I) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Late L517 |
| Description: |
Todays train into New Brighton is running a bit later then usual as it comes into town around 2:00 PM. |
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8/14/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 7:10:48 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 8858(SD70M-2) CN 5794(SD75I) |
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515 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Throttling up |
| Description: |
Thw WC throttles up and heads down the main after coming in from New Richmond, WI. |
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8/14/2009 Upload Date: 8/14/2009 7:07:53 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 8858(SD70M-2) CN 5794(SD75I) |
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440 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rolling in late again |
| Description: |
After have a crew die out at Somerset, the WC finally comes into town with a big train in tow. |
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8/15/2009 Upload Date: 8/17/2009 1:34:29 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5722(SD75I) |
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332 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 9450 |
| Description: |
The remaining colors on CN 9450 pop out in the late afternoon light as it does some work wiuh the 5661. |
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8/23/2009 Upload Date: 8/23/2009 10:16:33 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MILW 2018(GP40) MILW 2001(GP40) |
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431 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5778 |
| Description: |
Charlie runs by with a big train from Northtown and Humboldt in tow as the sun sets in the distance. |
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8/25/2009 Upload Date: 8/31/2009 11:55:35 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5778(SD75I) |
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221 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5778 |
| Description: |
The WC is all done with its work in the cities, and is waiting for a crew to take it to Chipp Falls. Six second exposure with a 1978 Nikon Fe. |
| Photo Date: |
8/25/2009 Upload Date: 10/25/2009 8:03:45 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5778(SD75I) |
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293 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Arriving right on time |
| Description: |
After a successful meet at Chipp Falls, the WC makes it back to New Brighton on time and under 12 hours. |
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8/28/2009 Upload Date: 8/31/2009 11:57:22 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2647(C44-9W) CN 5789(SD75I) |
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293 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5789 |
| Description: |
Trailing on the WC today is a new unit for me, CN 5789. |
| Photo Date: |
8/28/2009 Upload Date: 9/1/2009 12:54:43 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5789(SD75I) |
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134 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9354 |
| Description: |
A BNSF SD70ACe makes an apperance on the WC today as it backs down the West Wye with two CN units. |
| Photo Date: |
9/1/2009 Upload Date: 9/4/2009 9:54:58 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9354(SD70ACe) |
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245 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Humming down to Humboldt |
| Description: |
The WC hums away with the sound of three units as it heads down to Humboldt Yard. Its very clear in this shot where the second main used to be. |
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9/1/2009 Upload Date: 9/4/2009 9:56:50 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5748(SD75I) CN 2647(C44-9W) BNSF 9354(SD70ACe) |
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472 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Late again |
| Description: |
The WC arrives at New Brighton late again with a GE burner leading. |
| Photo Date: |
9/2/2009 Upload Date: 9/4/2009 10:01:50 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 2537(C44-9W) CN 5789(SD75I) |
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279 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Lined, Locked, and ready to go |
| Description: |
The switch for Foley Wye has been lined, locked, and as soon as the crew gets back into the lead unit, they'll be ready to head into Northtown. |
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9/4/2009 Upload Date: 9/4/2009 10:05:35 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 8849(SD70M-2) |
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318 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BCOL 4614 |
| Description: |
Another BC Rail unit makes a visit to New Brighton today on the WC. I can't wait to see another one of these down here. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2009 Upload Date: 9/9/2009 1:24:08 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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BCOL 4614(C40-8M) |
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461 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big MAC |
| Description: |
One of two big BNSF SD70MACs that came in on the WC today. These came off of a Weston Coal train, a train that used to run through New Brighton. |
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9/8/2009 Upload Date: 9/9/2009 1:26:02 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8899(SD70MAC) |
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272 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9766 |
| Description: |
A BN painted SD70MAC trails on the WC as it comes onto the West Wye before going down to Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
9/8/2009 Upload Date: 9/9/2009 1:27:05 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9766(SD70MAC) |
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269 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Checking the MACs |
| Description: |
The crew talks about the two BNSF SD70MACs before switching out some cars and heading down to Humboldt. |
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9/8/2009 Upload Date: 9/9/2009 1:22:54 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 2595(C44-9W) BCOL 4614(C40-8M) |
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| Title: |
Cream and Green |
| Description: |
A BNSF SD70MAC in the BNs "executive scheme" trails on the WC today and will be handed off to the BN at Northtown. |
| Photo Date: |
9/9/2009 Upload Date: 9/9/2009 11:55:44 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9748(SD70MAC) |
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261 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5741 |
| Description: |
The WC only had a single CN unit today, the 5741. It was a neat lashup of various EMD 710s for power, an SD70, SD75I, and an SD70MAC from the BN. |
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9/9/2009 Upload Date: 9/9/2009 11:53:32 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5741(SD75I) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Stretching them out |
| Description: |
Charlie stretches the cars out a bit to make sure the cars uncoupled properly. Charlie only has seven working days left on the railroad before retiring. |
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9/9/2009 Upload Date: 9/10/2009 12:00:22 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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IC 1011(SD70) CN 5741(SD75I) BNSF 9748(SD70MAC) |
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438 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GP7 chillin in the spur |
| Description: |
While the mainline power in 2009 has been pretty dull, the little surprises like this help to make up for it. Built for the Santa Fe back in 1952, its still an active unit in 2009. Check out the old poling holes on the front steps too. |
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9/11/2009 Upload Date: 9/11/2009 10:29:24 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CKRY 713(GP7u) |
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340 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Profile shot |
| Description: |
A lower shot of this rare unit that has made its way up to New Brighton tonight. It'll be heading out on the WC tomorrow night. |
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9/11/2009 Upload Date: 9/11/2009 10:27:58 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CKRY 713(GP7u) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CKRY 713 |
| Description: |
Thanks to a little lader I had with me, and a tripod extension, I was able to get an elevated shot of this classic GP7. I wonder where this unit is headed too. |
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9/11/2009 Upload Date: 9/11/2009 10:27:08 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CKRY 713(GP7u) |
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247 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Check airlines |
| Description: |
Charlie waits in the cab while his conductor checks the airlines on the cars before trippling out of the yard. |
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9/11/2009 Upload Date: 9/11/2009 10:25:45 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 1008(SD70) |
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233 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Sweet Roster |
| Description: |
After waiting most of the day for the sun to get decent, I came back up to New Brighton to get a better lit shot of this classic jem. I wish I could have heard this unit running. |
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9/12/2009 Upload Date: 9/17/2009 12:23:28 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CKRY 713(GP7u) |
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394 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Putting cars away |
| Description: |
Charlie backs two cars down into the yard with some nice power. Charlie only has two days left on the railroad after a 36 year career on the railroad. |
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9/16/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 10:55:01 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 6019(SD40-2Q) IC 1027(SD70) |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 1027 |
| Description: |
Coming out of the yard with the 6019 leading. It was nice to see a "new" IC SD70 down here. |
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9/16/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 10:53:46 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 1027(SD70) |
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162 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
One the Highline |
| Description: |
The WC has just come down to the Highline, and is waiting to get into Humboldt Yard with some very nice power. This was also Charlies last day on the railroad, after working for 36 years. |
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9/18/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 10:55:33 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
GTW 4908(GP38-2) IC 1027(SD70) |
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322 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Last Run to Humboldt and Northtown |
| Description: |
Charlie is now getting ready to head down to Humboldt and Northtown for the last time. Today he is retiring after 36 years on the railroad. He had some pretty cool power for his last day down here! |
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9/18/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 10:59:11 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
GTW 4908(GP38-2) IC 1027(SD70) |
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329 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Up the West Wye |
| Description: |
After dropping the Commercial Cars off, Charlie comes up the West Wye so they can tie back onto their train. |
| Photo Date: |
9/18/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 10:56:12 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
GTW 4908(GP38-2) |
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283 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Lite move around Humboldt |
| Description: |
Tim rides on the front deck of IC 1027 with GTW 4908 trailing as they head over to get their cars. |
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9/18/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 10:57:00 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 1027(SD70) GTW 4908(GP38-2) |
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372 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Shoving on the Commercials |
| Description: |
On a cloudy morning, the WC shoves down the wye to put the Commercial's cars away. Thanks to the CP, this shot is now possible because they just had all the weeds and grass cut. |
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9/22/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 10:03:21 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 2568(C44-9W) CN 5652(SD75I) |
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310 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5652 |
| Description: |
Trailing on the WC today is the 5652. Looks like this unit could use a wash. |
| Photo Date: |
9/22/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 10:03:48 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5652(SD75I) |
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257 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 8836 |
| Description: |
The WC comes rolling into town around 10 AM with two big units for power. |
| Photo Date: |
9/24/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 10:04:14 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 8836(SD70M-2) CN 2518(C44-9WL) |
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