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Viewing Album: Northeast WI, Summer 2018
By:
T. P. Bruss
Dates:
6/21/2018 - 9/21/2018
Album Info:
Most of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast Wisconsin in the summer of 2018, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, GB&W, MILW, and SOO rails. Once in a while I try to catch ELS and WSOR on former MILW rails too.
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Title:
CN 2450 and CN 5764
Description:
A CN container train skirts Arrowhead Park and approaches the Main St. overpass as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Jun. '18.
Photo Date:
6/21/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:45:36 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2450(C40-8M)
CN 5764(SD75I)
Views:
232
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2026, CN 5787, et al.
Description:
A CN container train approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing and parallels Harrison St. as heads northeast via former SOO rails at the south end of the yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2026, CN 5787. It will cross over to the passing siding and pass between the pair of through freights in the background. The unit train of tank cars on the left, halted on the main line, had two locomotives CN 2899 and a CREX unit. The other train had two locomotives, CN 8949 and CN 5689. A fourth through freight was halted on Dixie Siding. The W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) can be seen in the background.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:45:43 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2026(C40-8)
CN 5787(SD75I)
Views:
369
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 8949, CN 5689, et al.
Description:
A CN container train disappears between a pair of through freights halted along Harrison St. at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. The unit train of tank cars on the left, halted on the main line, had two locomotives CN 2899 and a CREX unit. The other train had two locomotives, CN 8949 and CN 5689. A fourth through freight was halted on Dixie Siding. The W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) can be seen in the background.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:45:47 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8949(SD70M-2)
CN 5689(SD75I)
Views:
353
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 2604, et al.
Description:
A CN unit train of empty centerbeam flatcars prepares to cross over from the former C&NW main line to the former SOO main line along Harrison St. at the south end of the yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives CN 2604 and CN 2412.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:45:52 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2604(C44-9W)
Views:
229
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2604 and CN 2412
Description:
A CN unit train of empty centerbeam flatcars passes Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 as it crosses over from the former C&NW main line to the former SOO main line along Harrison St. at the south end of the yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. Nightfall was setting in and I was attempting to use the nose of the leading locomotive to highlight the molten metal which could be seen flowing inside the foundry. Unfortunately, I opened the shutter a little earlier than I wanted to, so the lead locomotive is too far to the right. Also, the molten metal is not quite as noticeable within this scene as I had hoped it would be. C’est la vie!
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:45:56 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2604(C44-9W)
CN 2412(C40-8M)
Views:
278
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2604, CN 2412, CN 8949, CN 5689, et al.
Description:
A CN unit train of empty centerbeam flatcars prepares to pass between a pair of through freights halted along Harrison St. at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives CN 2604 and CN 2412. The unit train of tank cars on the left, halted on the main line, had two locomotives CN 2899 and a CREX unit. The other train had two locomotives, CN 8949 and CN 5689. The W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) can be seen in the background.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:46:00 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2604(C44-9W)
CN 2412(C40-8M)
CN 8949(SD70M-2)
CN 5689(SD75I)
Views:
349
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 8949, et al.
Description:
While a CN unit train of empty centerbeam flatcars heads northeast along Harrison St., another through freight slowly passes it and approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 8949 and CN 5689. A unit train of tank cars is halted on the main line out-of-frame to the left.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:46:04 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8949(SD70M-2)
Views:
267
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 8949 and CN 5689
Description:
While a CN unit train of empty centerbeam flatcars heads northeast along Harrison St., another through freight slowly passes it as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 8949 and CN 5689. A unit train of tank cars is halted on the main line out-of-frame to the left. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 loom in the background. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:46:08 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8949(SD70M-2)
CN 5689(SD75I)
Views:
255
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 8949 and CN 5689
Description:
A CN rests in front of Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 along Harrison St. as it waits to head southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 22 Jun. '18. A unit train of tank cars is halted on the main line out-of-frame to the left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished.
Photo Date:
6/22/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:46:12 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8949(SD70M-2)
CN 5689(SD75I)
Views:
285
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 9605
Description:
A CN local traverses what used to be the west leg of a wye and approaches 6th St. as it heads north via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 24 Jun. '18. Local was headed for LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.). LSC Communications was spun off from RR Donnelley ca. Nov. '16. WC 16 rests on a siding in the background. It was awesome to see a former MILW caboose on former MILW rails. The tank car and box car, background right, part of the local, rest on what was the south leg of the wye, former joint MILW/SOO rails. Sun Chemical Corp. is partially visible background left.
Photo Date:
6/24/2018
Upload Date:
9/10/2018 3:46:16 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9605(GP38-2)
Views:
308
Comments:
1
Title:
CIGX 802991
Description:
CIGX 802991 was part of the consist of a CN through freight paused along Union St. near the Main St. overpass while preparing to set out and pick up cars at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Jun. '18.
Photo Date:
6/24/2018
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 2:31:37 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 8101 and BNSF 4290
Description:
A CN through freight passes the Main St. overpass and Arrowhead Park while taking the west leg of the wye at the norti end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 8101 and BNSF 4290. The tank cars at left are parked on the north leg of the wye. The remnants of the foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot are partially visible t` the right of the locomotives. The rail sections supported by concrete blocks and railroad ties (near the center of the photograph) rest atop the remnants of the foundation. The masonry depot was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened.
Photo Date:
6/24/2018
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 2:31:43 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8101(SD70ACe)
BNSF 4290(ES44C4)
Views:
261
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 8101 and BNSF 4290
Description:
A CN through freight approaches Winchester Rd./Hwy. II as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 24 Jun. '18. The divergence of rail lines at Winchester Rd., where this line heads northeast toward Green Bay and the line in the foreground heads northwest toward Stevens Point, is labeled Winnebago Junction on some old maps. Train had two locomotives, CN 8101 and BNSF 4290.
Photo Date:
6/24/2018
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 2:31:48 AM
Location:
Fox Crossing, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8101(SD70ACe)
BNSF 4290(ES44C4)
Views:
228
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9530 and IC 3115
Description:
A CN local crosses S. Story St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 25 Jun. '18. Train was headed back toward Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna. The Non-mountable Curb Island (one variant of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved traffic channelization devices) has been installed recently (since 6 May) as part of Appleton's quest for so-called 'Quiet Zone' status. The intesesting, old building at 302 S. Story St., partially visible beyond the locomotives, is currently home to The Train Station. Their facebook page describes it as a venue for “live music, open mic, educationam presentations, film showings, yoga, classes, meetings.” The building dates to at least 1921, when it was a neighborhood grocery store owned by Otto J. Ruhsam. Circa the ‘50s it was the Heigl Grocery Beer Depot. The area to the rhght was home to the historic Pierce Manufacturing plant that occupied this city block from 1917 until it was razed in 2011. This plot of land has been divided into lots for Habitat for Humanity and some homes have sprung up to partially obscure the view.
Photo Date:
6/25/2018
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 2:31:53 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:
169
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9530 and IC 3115
Description:
A CN local crosses W. Prospect Ave., the border between the Town of Grand Chute, WI (to left) and Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) (to right), as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails on 25 Jun. '18. Train was headed back to Neenah from Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
6/25/2018
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 2:31:58 AM
Location:
Fox Crossing, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
191
Comments:
2
Title:
IC 3102
Description:
IC 3102 rests on the yard lead in front of the depot/yard office at the CN, former C&NW, yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 27 Jun. '18. The track on this side of the locomotive is the north leg of the wye.
Photo Date:
6/27/2018
Upload Date:
9/29/2018 2:32:02 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3102(GP40R)
Views:
216
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local approaches the intersection of S. Lynndale Dr. and W. Everett St. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Appleton, WI on 28 Jun. '18. Train was headed back from Shawano. Even though the crossing signals and bell were activated and the train's horn was blaring, the driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe was creeping forward to see if he could beat the train (he was supposed to stop well out-of-frame to the right when the RR crossing signals activated). He wisely determined that he probably could not and backed up to give the train some space.
Photo Date:
6/28/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:07 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
193
Comments:
2
Title:
PRLX 250, et al.
Description:
A haggard Warbonnet leads a CN through freight as it approaches W. 2nd St. and passes the depot/yard office at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 30 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives PRLX 250 and CN 2618.
Photo Date:
6/30/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:18 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRLX 250(SD75M)
Views:
288
Comments:
1
Title:
PRLX 250, et al.
Description:
A haggard Warbonnet leads a CN through freight bisecting the intersection of S. Outagamie St. and W. Melvin St. while headed northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 30 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives PRLX 250 and CN 2618.
Photo Date:
6/30/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:24 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
PRLX 250(SD75M)
Views:
517
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local services Quality Carriers, 700 S. Whitman Ave., Appleton, WI 54914, at the northwest corner of the wye at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 30 Jun. '18. The track in the foreground is the north leg of the wye. The tank car and covered hopper at right rest on the west leg of the wye.
Photo Date:
6/30/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:29 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
153
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local crosses S. Whitman Ave. after servicing Quality Carriers, 700 S. Whitman Ave., at the northwest corner of the wye at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 30 Jun. '18. The locomotive is traversing the north leg of the wye and approaching the turnout which will allow it to transition to the west leg of the wye. The Foremost facility is partially visible at right. They have a spur, but it has not been used for quite a while. The facility partially visible in the background is occupied by WOW Logistics and PODS Self-Storage, 1840 W. Spencer St. They also have a spur which has not been used for quite a while.
Photo Date:
6/30/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:35 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
165
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 4721 and IC 3102
Description:
A CN slows to halt under the nearly completed reconstruction of the Hwy. 41/Hwy. 10/Hwy. 441 (a.k.a. Tri-County Expressway) interchange (a.k.a. the Polish Connection) as it parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 30 Jun. '18. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI until 14 Apr. '16 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe was erroneously placed on this site)). The interchange opened to traffic on 30 Nov. '75. When Hwy. 10 was reconstructed and relocated ca. '97, this interchange was not simultaneously reconstructed to form a full interchange, but the ongoing, extensive expansion and reconstruction will make it a full interchange as well as increase traffic capacity. The former SOO rails, also in use by CN, can be seen at left. W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. (background) becomes N. Lake St. (foreground) underneath the Polish Connection. Modern maps tend to omit the W. for some reason, it is also absent on the current street sign. Some old maps include the W., some old maps omit the W. Train was headed back to Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
6/30/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:42 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 4721(GP38-2)
IC 3102(GP40R)
Views:
167
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9455
Description:
A CN local crosses N. Oneida St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 1 Jul. '18. One of the C&NW's 3 Appleton depots stood to the right, on the south (right) side of the tracks between N. Appleton St. and N. Oneida St. The downtown depot closed ca. 1958 and passenger operations were concentrated at the Appleton Junction depot. There used to be at least 5 tracks here in front of the depot, now, only 1. The historic, tan building in the background was the S. C. Shannon Co., 531 N. Morrison St., 767-779 Morrison St. in original street numbering system. The facility is currently occupied by the Appleton Area School District and Aramark Food Service. Previous occupants include General Cheese Co., Inc., ca. '58. It used to receive rail service, but has not for quite some time. The short, black metal fence guards the boundary of Oneida Heights, 525 N. Oneida St., an apartment complex for seniors. It was built upon the site of several historic, rail served industries. Train was headed back toward Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
7/1/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:47 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:
147
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5690, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. and passes the nearly completed reconstruction of the Hwy. 41/Hwy. 10/Hwy. 441 (a.k.a. Tri-County Expressway) interchange (a.k.a. the Polish Connection) as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 3 Jul. '18. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI until 14 Apr. '16 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe was erroneously placed on this site)). The interchange opened to traffic on 30 Nov. '75. When Hwy. 10 was reconstructed and relocated ca. '97, this interchange was not simultaneously reconstructed to form a full interchange, but the ongoing, extensive expansion and reconstruction will make it a full interchange as well as increase traffic capacity. The former SOO rails, also in use by CN, run parallel to the right. W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. (foreground) becomes N. Lake St. (background) underneath the Polish Connection. Modern maps tend to omit the W. for some reason, it is also absent on the current street sign. Some old maps include the W., some old maps omit the W. I believe the train was headed to Green Bay from Stevens Point; it had two locomotives, CN 5690 pulling and CN 2630 pushing. The photograph of the trailing unit did not turn out.
Photo Date:
7/3/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:53 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5690(SD75I)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
BNSF 7349, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches N. Lake St. while headed northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 3 Jul. '18. Train had three locomotives, BNSF 7349, CN 2896 and CN 2944. The former Lieber Lumber facility is partially visible at right. Part of that facility is used as a warehouse by somebody, the office/retail building is currently home to the Valley Academy for the Arts.
Photo Date:
7/3/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:31:58 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 7349(ES44DC)
Views:
134
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 9605
Description:
A CN local pauses on former SOO rails behind Clearwater Paper Corp., formerly the Kimberly-Clark (K-C) Lakeview Mill, 249 N. Lake St., Neenah, WI (physically located in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16)), an active rail customer, at Neenah, WI on 3 Jul. '18. The locomotive is in Neenah, but most of its train is in Fox Crossing. In the distance, the tail end of a through freight can be seen. The spur at left leads to Eggers Industries, 164 N. Lake St., Neenah, WI, an active rail customer.
Photo Date:
7/3/2018
Upload Date:
10/4/2018 2:32:04 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9605(GP38-2)
Views:
137
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
CN 9486 rests on the yard lead in front of the depot/yard office (out-of-frame to left) at the CN, former C&NW, yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 4 Jul. '18. It is unusual to see a string of cars coupled to the locomotive here between shifts. The well-maintained track that runs from left to right through the center of the photograph is the nPrth leg of the wye. The nearly buried track closer to me is a spur occasionally used for MoW equipment.
Photo Date:
7/4/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:15 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
123
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local momentarily fouls S. Whitman Ave. as it services Quality Carriers, 700 S. Whitman Ave., at the northwest corner of the wye at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 7 Jul. '18. The other track on this side of the train once enabled interchange traffic between the former C&NW yard and the former SOO yard (behind me). It is still used to serve a couple of rail customers.
Photo Date:
7/7/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:22 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
118
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local services Quality Carriers, 700 S. Whitman Ave., at the northwest corner of the wye at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 7 Jul. '18. The track at left forms the north leg of the wye in the background and runs to New London behind me. The turnout is for the west leg of the wye. Shortjy beyond the switchstand at left are the railings for the bridge which carries these tracks over the former SOO rails, also in use by CN. Milepost AN 122 stands at right.
Photo Date:
7/7/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:27 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local adds'four tank cars to its train on the west leg of the wye as it services Quality Carriers, 700 S. Whitman Ave., at the northwest corner of the wye at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 7 Jul. '18. The track in the foreground is the north leg of the wye.
Photo Date:
7/7/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:33 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local crosses S. Perkins St. as it heads northeast througk the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 7 Jul. '18. The local has dropped its train at the southwest end of the yard and is now headed back to its parking spot gear the depot/yard office.
Photo Date:
7/7/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:39 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
106
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9486
Description:
A CN local heads northeast through the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 7 Jul. '18. The local has dropped its train at the southwest end of the yard and is now headed back to its parking spot near the depot/yard office. GBW 115 rests in the background near the center of the photograph.
Photo Date:
7/7/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:45 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:
185
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3115 and CN 9530
Description:
A CN loccl crosses E. Wisconsin Ave. via the former C&NW bridge as it heads southwest through Appleton, WI on 7 Jul. '18. I am surprised that the FRVR sign remains, unscathed. The identical sign on the opposite side has been damaged due to vandalism. Train was headed back toward Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
7/7/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:50 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3115(GP40R)
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
Views:
148
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 4927
Description:
A CN local crosses N. Oneida St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 8 Jul. '18. The Non-mountable Curb Island (one variant of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved traffic channelization devices) has been installed recently as part of Appleton's quest for so-called 'Quiet Zone' status. One of the C&NW's 3 Appleton!depots stood to the left, on the south side of the tracks between N. Appleton St. and N. Oneida St. The downtown depot closed ca. 1958 and passenger operations were cmncentrated at the Appleton Junction depot. The building at left is Oneida Heights, 525 N. Oneida St., an apartment complex for seniors. It was built upon the site of several historic, rail served industries. Train was headed back to Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
7/8/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:31:56 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 4927(GP38-2)
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117
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Title:
GTW 4927
Description:
A CN local crosses Towmen Rd. as it transitions from the former C&NW rails to the former SOO rails at Shawano Junction, WI on 8 Jul '18. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails. Train was headed back to Neenah after working Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. A white-tailed deer stands next to the Whistle Post in the foreground at right.
Photo Date:
7/8/2018
Upload Date:
10/6/2018 3:32:02 AM
Location:
Shawano Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 4927(GP38-2)
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105
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0
Title:
GTW 4927
Description:
A CN local approaches the Jacobsen Rd. overpass as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 8 Jul '18. Train was headed back to Neenah after working Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
7/8/2018
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10/6/2018 3:32:07 AM
Location:
Fox Crossing, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 4927(GP38-2)
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114
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0
Title:
GTW 4927
Description:
A CN local passes behind Clearwater Paper Corp., formerly the Kimberly-Clark (K-C) Lakeview Mill, 249 N. Lake St., Neenah, WI (physically located in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16)), an active rail customer, as it heads southeast via former SOO rails Fox Crossing, WI on 8 Jul. '18.
Photo Date:
7/8/2018
Upload Date:
10/7/2018 2:49:53 AM
Location:
Fox Crossing, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 4927(GP38-2)
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110
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1
Title:
NS 9308, UP 8066, UP 7064, UP 2555
Description:
An interesting quartet of foreigners lead a unit train of 2-bay covered hoppers parallel to Hwy. 41 and approaching the Hwy. G overpass while headed northeast via CN, former SOO, rails at Snells, WI on 12 Jul. '18. Snells, formerly known as Snell’s Station or Snell’s Crossing, is now little more than a map dot in the Town of Neenah, Winnebago Co. This small, rural community once included a post office, depot, cheese factory, sawmill, school, and stockyard. It does not look like any real remnants of the original community remain. Even the station sign, erected after the depot was removed, is gone. The former C&NW rails, also in use by CN, run parallel on other side of the train. The facility at left, with Veriha Trucking banners, has an indoor spur, but I don't know if it is currently used. I believe it is, or was, owned by RGL Logistics, 1715/1725 Dixie Rd., Neenah, WI (physically located in Town of Neenah). Previous occupants of the facility include Checker Logistics and Warehouse Specialists, Inc.
Photo Date:
7/12/2018
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10/7/2018 2:50:01 AM
Location:
Snells, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
NS 9308(C44-9W)
UP 8066(AC45CCTE)
UP 7064(AC4460CW)
UP 2555(ES44AC-H)
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469
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Title:
CN 2267 and CN 5456
Description:
A CN through freight rests on the former C&NW siding along W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. at Stroebe, WI on 13 Jul. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2267 and CN 5456. This was quite an unusual train, at least to me; the front half was loaded autoracks and back half was tank cars. I've never seen autoracks along here before. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI until 14 Apr. '16 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe was erroneously placed on this site)). The former SOO rails, also in use by CN, run parallel to the right. The facility partially visible in the background at right is home to SERVPRO of Appleton, 2235 Northern Rd., Appleton, WI. It has a spur but it does not appear to benefit from rail service. I don't think the occupant before them, Cag Pellets, received rail service either. The facility was once home to Viking Steel, 2225-2235 Northern Rd., Appleton, WI.
Photo Date:
7/13/2018
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10/7/2018 2:50:10 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 2267(ES44DC)
CN 5456(SD60)
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188
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Title:
CN 2862 and GECX 2038
Description:
A CN through freight passes the Main St. overpass and Arrowhead Park while taking the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 13 Jul. '18.
Photo Date:
7/13/2018
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10/7/2018 2:50:16 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 2862(ES44AC)
GECX 2038(ET44AC)
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212
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1
Title:
CN 2862 and GECX 2038
Description:
A CN through freight passes the Main St. overpass and Arrowhead Park while taking the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 13 Jul. '18.
Photo Date:
7/13/2018
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10/7/2018 2:50:23 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 2862(ES44AC)
GECX 2038(ET44AC)
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172
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1
Title:
GTW 4927
Description:
A CN local crosses the mouth of the Neenah Slough at the south end of Little Lake Butte des Morts (just out-of-frame to right) and skirts Arrowhead Park as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 13 Jul. '18. Train was returning from Waupaca.
Photo Date:
7/13/2018
Upload Date:
10/7/2018 2:50:33 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 4927(GP38-2)
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76
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1
Title:
GTW 4927
Description:
A CN local approaches the Main St. overpass as it traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 13 Jul. '18. It is also passing the remnants of the foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot (near the clump of trees at right). Train was returning from Waupaca. The Edward Smith Octagon House, 347 Smith St., is partially visible beyond the overpass at left. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It is commonly referred to as the Hiram Smith Octagon House; Hiram purchased it from his brother Edward at some point. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The powers-that-be wanted to demolish it to make way for the over-priced and over-budget Main St. overpass (out of frame to left). Thankfully there were enough intelligent people around to save it. Some references claim that the historic structure was not moved, but that the overpass design was modified to accommodate it. Other references state that the house was moved, including an article from the local newspaper on 15 Apr. ‘98 which stated, “federal rail safety funds will cover 90% of the additional $200,000 needed to move the historic Octagon House, 336 Main St., about 500 feet east to the corner of Smith and Torrey streets.” If it was moved, it wasn’t moved quite that far. The process of trying to move the house dragged on for at least 3 years. An article in the local newspaper on 18 Oct. ’01 stated that the relocation was still going to happen, but the estimated cost to move it had tripled by that point. Regardless of whether it was moved or remains at its original site, I’m just glad that it was saved.
Photo Date:
7/13/2018
Upload Date:
10/7/2018 2:50:40 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 4927(GP38-2)
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55
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1
Title:
AOK 409227
Description:
A through freight crosses over from the yard lead to the passing siding while setting out and picking up cars at the north end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI on 16 Jul. '18. The former Adams St. and Caroline St. grade crossings and the Main St. overpass can be seen in the background (the former Monroe St. and Sherry St. grade crossings are also visible if you remember where they were). Train had two locomotives, CSX 7xxx and NS 9112.
Photo Date:
7/16/2018
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10/7/2018 2:50:46 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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58
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Title:
CN 2840 and CREX 1503
Description:
A CN through freight passes the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing and parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 16 Jul. '18. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 loom at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. A remnant of the former C&NW main line runs parallel at left.
Photo Date:
7/16/2018
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10/7/2018 2:50:54 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 2840(ES44AC)
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142
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1
Title:
CW 7111
Description:
CW 7111, with a load of rail, was part of the consist of a CN through freight passing the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing along Harrison St. as it headed northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 16 Jul. '18. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 loom at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished.
Photo Date:
7/16/2018
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10/7/2018 2:51:02 AM
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Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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62
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Title:
IC 3115, et al.
Description:
A CN local crosses N. State St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI, on 18 Jul. '18. Train was headed back from Little Chute and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, IC 3115 and CN 9530. The Non-mountable Curb Island (one variant of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved traffic channelization devices) has been installed recently as part of Appleton's quest for so-called 'Quiet Zone' status. The parking lot of the historic Flanagan's Stop & Shop is partially visible to the right, if you appreciate an excellent selection of liquor, beer, and wine.
Photo Date:
7/18/2018
Upload Date:
10/10/2018 2:44:26 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
IC 3115(GP40R)
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100
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2
Title:
IC 3115 and CN 9530
Description:
A CN local passes the former N. Superior St. grade crossing (just out-of-frame to right) as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 21 Jul. '18. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna. A pair of tall buildings loom above the second locomotive. The nearest and shorter one is AT&T Communications & Network Services, 221 W. Washington St. The taller one is the former Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) building, 222 W. College Ave., erected in 1952. Since AAL’s successor vacated the building, it has become home to multiple tenants, and it has been bestowed with the unimaginative moniker of The 222 Building. There used to be six tracks here, only the main line remains.
Photo Date:
7/21/2018
Upload Date:
10/10/2018 2:44:33 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
IC 3115(GP40R)
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
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93
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0
Title:
CN 3028, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches Milepost CM 184 and the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Jul. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3028 and possibly CN 2806. The silo of American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., an active rail customer, is visible at left. The turnout to the right leads to Menasha Packaging, 1645 Bergstrom Rd., an active rail customer. The Hwy. G overpass can be seen in the background. A remnant of the C&NW main line runs parallel at left.
Photo Date:
7/21/2018
Upload Date:
10/10/2018 2:44:40 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 3028(ET44AC)
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110
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1
Title:
CN 3028, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Jul. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3028 and possibly CN 2806. The silo of American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., an active rail customer, is visible background left. The turnout to the right (about 8-10 cars back) leads to Menasha Packaging, 1645 Bergstrom Rd., an active rail customer. The Hwy. G overpass can be seen in the background. A remnant of the C&NW main line runs parallel at left. The wind turbines in the background at right stand in front of the headquarters of Menasha Corp. on Bergstrom Rd.
Photo Date:
7/21/2018
Upload Date:
10/10/2018 2:44:47 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 3028(ET44AC)
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107
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