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| Title: |
UP 9720 |
| Description: |
An ex CNW unit brings the WC up to New Brighton. I later found out the reason for the odd power, they grabbed the UP off an empty coal train at Chippewa Falls. Yet CN continues to starve themselves of motive power.... |
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12/9/2007 Upload Date: 12/15/2007 9:13:35 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 9720(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
UP 9720 |
| Description: |
Steve Anderson brings the WC up to its cars at 16th Ave. |
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12/9/2007 Upload Date: 12/15/2007 9:14:25 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 9720(C44-9W) |
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372 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6124 |
| Description: |
The SD40-2 leads the rare IC 6039 on the WC today. |
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12/9/2007 Upload Date: 12/15/2007 9:15:02 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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357 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
The Only |
| Description: |
You never have to worry about high sun in the winter months, but even low sun can get in the way..... |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2007 Upload Date: 12/15/2007 9:16:20 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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IC 1039(SD70) |
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400 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
IC 6124 |
| Description: |
The pair of ICs back again. |
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12/16/2007 Upload Date: 12/22/2007 11:58:30 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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347 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3265 |
| Description: |
Four UP units depart New Brighton while the Minnesota Commercial Belt Job follows them out, and the 88 Job will wait for the WC to arrive. Busy day! |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:45:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3265(SD40N) |
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325 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3198 |
| Description: |
Still making trips to New Brighton on the coal trains, even on the eve of the BN contract. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:46:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3198(SD40-2) |
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430 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dashing Through the Snow |
| Description: |
Looking nice in new paint, the 1978 eases oup of the yard before the WC arrives. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:48:21 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Aley Holmes |
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MNNR 1978(B23-7) |
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594 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Late Arrival |
| Description: |
The WC comes into New Brighton with three EMDs while the 5417 sits in the spur. The WC will grab the 5417 after setting out the Commercials. |
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12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:48:54 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 8135(SD9043MAC) |
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313 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5939 |
| Description: |
The GTW 5939 will lead out of New Brvghton today. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:50:08 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5939(SD40-3) |
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497 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5939 |
| Description: |
Passing the namesake "Pole Yards" after setting out for the MNNR. |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:51:12 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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557 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Only the Commercial |
| Description: |
Stop! in the name of.....Well, maybe not quite love, but it sure&sounded nice! |
| Photo Date: |
12/27/2007 Upload Date: 12/27/2007 1:51:48 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 35(M420W) |
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494 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 55 |
| Description: |
The Grey days continue as two GEs growl while waiting for the WC. |
| Photo Date: |
12/30/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2007 5:13:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 55(C30-7) |
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475 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5542 |
| Description: |
An EMD SD60F leads an SD9043MAC on the Transfer this morning. This weather is getting pretty annoying *not the cold, the clouds!* |
| Photo Date: |
12/30/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2007 5:13:53 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 5542(SD60F) |
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363 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The Rock |
| Description: |
Such a rare hopper, I just had to post this. No heavy graffiti, barely any rust, and the logo and lettering are holding up amazingly. |
| Photo Date: |
12/30/2007 Upload Date: 12/30/2007 5:14:28 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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373 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
A405 |
| Description: |
The sun is back! And a good time to have it, as A405 brings a nice leade| into town. |
| Photo Date: |
1/3/2008 Upload Date: 1/4/2008 7:03:51 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6016(SD40-2R) |
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206 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6016 |
| Description: |
Blasting over Old Highway 8 right into the sun. |
| Photo Date: |
1/3/2008 Upload Date: 1/4/2008 7:04:33 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6016(SD40-2R) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6016 |
| Description: |
Shoving back as the sun sets. |
| Photo Date: |
1/3/2008 Upload Date: 1/4/2008 7:05:07 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6016(SD40-2R) |
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197 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 9542 |
| Description: |
An all EMD consist idles under hazy skies at New Brighton. |
| Photo Date: |
1/13/2008 Upload Date: 1/19/2008 5:43:19 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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278 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6070 |
| Description: |
Marking another Ex GM&O down on the roster with this catch. |
| Photo Date: |
1/13/2008 Upload Date: 1/19/2008 5:43:52 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6070(SD40-2R) |
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355 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6016 |
| Description: |
Just how much longer will you be able to see two SD40 bodies next to each other? |
| Photo Date: |
1/13/2008 Upload Date: 1/19/2008 5:44:42 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6016(SD40-2R) IC 6070(SD40-2R) |
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392 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6070 |
| Description: |
Straight SD40 frames bring a smile to my face no matter the railroad. |
| Photo Date: |
1/13/2008 Upload Date: 1/19/2008 5:45:14 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6070(SD40-2R) |
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326 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CN 2243 |
| Description: |
A pair of CN GEs round the curve on the Withrow Sub. |
| Photo Date: |
1/19/2008 Upload Date: 1/19/2008 5:45:52 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 2243(ES44DC) |
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410 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5762 |
| Description: |
A405 enters the Twin Cities at about 10:30 in the morning with a WC in the consist. |
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1/27/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 8:59:38 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5762(SD75I) |
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379 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
WC 6005 |
| Description: |
WC 6005 is one of only 3 WC six axles still on the CN system.... |
| Photo Date: |
1/27/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 9:00:10 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 6005(SD40-2) |
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232 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5762 |
| Description: |
Ready to shove the Commercials into the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
1/27/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 9:00:38 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5762(SD75I) |
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343 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5762 |
| Description: |
Pulling towards the Main with the BN cars for Northtown. |
| Photo Date: |
1/27/2008 Upload Date: 1/28/2008 9:01:05 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5762(SD75I) |
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391 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 2288 |
| Description: |
A squeeky clean GEVO leads the WC's A406 towards Stevens Point. Before continuing, CP's Transfer 1 will meet the CN 2288 here at Cardigan Jct. |
| Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 2/2/2008 6:14:31 PM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 2288(ES44DC) |
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687 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO Transfer 1 and CN A406 |
| Description: |
With Transfer 1 shoving into the clear, CN 2288.will be able to continue its journey with train A406. |
| Photo Date: |
1/28/2008 Upload Date: 2/2/2008 6:15:07 PM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4601(GP40) |
| Views: |
378 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Spotless! |
| Description: |
Sportinc RLCX for the trip home, this unit is the first of its kind, now with the new NSM font on the nose. |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:53:04 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NSM 652(SD40-3) RLCX 652(SD40-3) |
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979 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
SD40 Goodness! |
| Description: |
A freshly painted SD40-3 sits quietly in the yard at New Brighton, on its way back home. But first, it will sit in the sun waiting for its ticket to Otevens Point. |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:53:48 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NSM 652(SD40-3) |
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841 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
NSM 650 |
| Description: |
Straight from La Grange (well, thats been a while) sporting fresh=paint for its owner, Northshore Mining. A fresh SD40 (now rebuilt) is something to get excited about nowadays! |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:54:15 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NSM 652(SD40-3) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NSM 652 |
| Description: |
This wont be the norm once its back home, behind it will be ore cars! |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:54:33 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NSM 652(SD40-3) RLCX 652(SD40-3) |
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545 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 1002 |
| Description: |
Yes, sun in Minnesota is a slight possibility, but lately its been hard to find. It does come to greet the IC 1002 on this lovely day on the first of Oarch. Douglas Hildebrandt is in the process of filming these two EMDs on the WC Transfer. |
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3/1/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:55:23 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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IC 1002(SD70) |
| Views: |
606 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
New in Memphis! |
| Description: |
History is not black and white, though the IC is both........ |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:55:44 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 1002(SD70) |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 2709 |
| Description: |
Shoving into the yard with the ever popular IC 6071 in the middle. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:52:17 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 2709(C44-9W) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5769 |
| Description: |
A pair of EMDs round the corner into New Brighton, surprisingly at 12:00 in the morning. Its pretty hard to see them this "early" lately. |
| Photo Date: |
3/19/2008 Upload Date: 3/19/2008 4:53:02 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5769(SD75I) |
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318 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5769 |
| Description: |
Looking from the ever popular Cleveland Ave. Bridge, the Transfer is pulling its cuts out of the MNNR yard in decent light for a change. |
| Photo Date: |
3/19/2008 Upload Date: 3/19/2008 4:53:29 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5769(SD75I) |
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398 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 1026 |
| Description: |
A pair of ICs with the yellow striping head the WC this afternoon. |
| Photo Date: |
3/21/2008 Upload Date: 3/22/2008 3:33:56 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 1026(SD70) |
| Views: |
435 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5274 |
| Description: |
CN 5274 leads the R916 on Easter with snow flurries abound. |
| Photo Date: |
3/23/2008 Upload Date: 3/23/2008 12:54:12 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5274(SD40-2W) |
| Views: |
325 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5242 |
| Description: |
Still polishing the rails, but for how much longer? This unit may stand a better chance than most of its siblings, it was just shopped at NRE on the 28th of Feb. But with CN, its hard to say if its going to be around. |
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3/29/2008 Upload Date: 3/30/2008 12:17:38 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5242(SD40-2W) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6141 |
| Description: |
It was nice to shoot a standard cab again on the WC. |
| Photo Date: |
3/30/2008 Upload Date: 3/30/2008 12:18:08 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6141(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
310 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CN 5454 |
| Description: |
Shoving down into the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
4/5/2008 Upload Date: 4/5/2008 3:23:57 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5454(SD50F) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 2599 |
| Description: |
A pair of GE's thump across the pedestrian crossing before coupling onto their BN cars. |
| Photo Date: |
4/6/2008 Upload Date: 4/6/2008 12:05:32 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 2599(C44-9W) |
| Views: |
331 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6104 |
| Description: |
Charlie McDade adds some are after clearing the Minnesota Commercial diamond, and will go home after setting some handbrakes. |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/2008 Upload Date: 4/13/2008 8:15:58 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6104(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
290 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5275 |
| Description: |
Screaming into New Brighton with the 5275 leading. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/2008 Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:57:22 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5275(SD40-2W) |
| Views: |
269 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 5275 |
| Description: |
After Josh finishes playing in the mud,,,,err, doing the air test, Steve will take the short 12 cars back to the main. |
| Photo Date: |
4/13/2008 Upload Date: 4/13/2008 3:57:38 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 5275(SD40-2W) |
| Views: |
256 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
IC 6011 |
| Description: |
1 of 4 units on the train this day. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/19/2008 8:42:06 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
IC 6011(SD40-2R) |
| Views: |
268 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 9543 |
| Description: |
Quite the consist, yes, quite. Four units on A405 happens pretty rarely. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/19/2008 8:42:50 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CN 9543(GP40-2LW) |
| Views: |
154 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5931 |
| Description: |
Idling on the West Leg at New Brighton. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2008 Upload Date: 4/19/2008 8:43:31 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
GTW 5931(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
433 Comments: 0 |
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