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Title: |
Twins on the HAT |
Description: |
Ahh, the joy of telephoto once again. My last two DSLR's took up most of my budget, and thus not allowing me to buy good glass to go along with them. I acquired the cheaper 50-200mm(pentax) and 55-200mm(nikon) instead, which made me never want to use them because of the hideous distortions. But recently I acquired the Nikkor 75-300mm lens, built from 1989-1999, and uses the good Nikon glass that you don't get anymore unless you trade them a few limbs. Anyway, enough with the lens history. CP's HAT (Hoffman Ave Transfer) heads Westward on the West Runner (how fitting?) with the CP 6048 trailing. |
Photo Date: |
7/22/2009 Upload Date: 7/24/2009 1:18:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6047(SD40-2) |
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457 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CP 295 |
Description: |
Waiting for a ballast train and then 498, soon this manifest will reveal its middle unit! |
Photo Date: |
7/25/2009 Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:33:57 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CEFX 1045(AC44CW) |
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355 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 4526 |
Description: |
Three GP38-2's drag this short Dresser Turn by Marshall St. in my futile morning glint attempt. |
Photo Date: |
7/25/2009 Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:34:59 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 4526(GP38-2) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 498 |
Description: |
A shot I've been meaning to get for a long time, but its only possible in the summer, and ofcourse you need to get a train at the right time. Today 498 rolls across the SOO's Mississippi River bridge with the Minneapolis skyline in the distance. |
Photo Date: |
7/25/2009 Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:35:39 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8836(ES44AC) |
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465 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DMVW 6905!!! |
Description: |
Wow, let me just say that I couldn't even dream up something this wild! A former NBEC (originally CN) SD40 sits inbetween two AC44's on its way out to the DMVW's home rails. |
Photo Date: |
7/25/2009 Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:36:02 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
DMVW 6905(SD40) |
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1155 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CP 183 |
Description: |
A single GEVO drags 183 to its destination at Shoreham. |
Photo Date: |
8/10/2009 Upload Date: 8/12/2009 6:31:12 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8807(ES44AC) |
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331 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 290 |
Description: |
290 crests the top of the grade at Main St. with a consist that is somewhat interesting. The 1404 and 4406 are along for the trip back to Saint Paul this morning. Notice the cab height difference from the 4406 to the AC44! |
Photo Date: |
8/12/2009 Upload Date: 8/12/2009 6:31:46 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8641(AC44CW) |
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282 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two on 291 |
Description: |
CP 291 today sports a pair of GEVO's for power. |
Photo Date: |
8/22/2009 Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:18:03 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8853(ES44AC) |
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324 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 498 |
Description: |
Engineer Thomes cranks em' up a notch as two SD40-2's depart Shoreham for the trip to Pigs Eye. This was my FIRST time shooting a CP Dash 2 in the lead on a road freight all summer, quite a contrast from last year.... |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2009 Upload Date: 8/31/2009 4:34:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5911(SD40-2) |
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378 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 498 |
Description: |
With dynamics howling, two SD40-2's coax their 9000 plus ton train down the steep grade, nearing 7th St. I hadn't marked this shot off my "places to shoot" list before this, so I figured with power like this it would be the wise decision today. |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2009 Upload Date: 8/31/2009 4:35:59 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5911(SD40-2) |
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870 Comments: 11 |
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Title: |
Saint Paul Transfer |
Description: |
A pair of 38-2's roll Westward towards Shortline Hill with a short transfer for the Commercial. Quite a nice looking Geep in the lead, for sure! |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:15:54 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 4511(GP38-2) |
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370 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 890 |
Description: |
Finally, Im shooting the HLCX's on a train instead of sitting at Roseport! But, I wish they we're still using the 6081 and 6083 with these. Can't really complain about this though! |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:17:06 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 5994(SD60) |
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393 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 890 |
Description: |
Coke loads bound for the INRD at Terre Haute get a roll on em' as they blow past Redrock with their two HLCX SD60's. A good way to end summer! |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:18:22 PM |
Location: |
Newport, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 5994(SD60) |
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361 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 890 |
Description: |
Two former CNW SD60's wind up as they near the Hastings Depot on the old Milwaukee. The second SD60's turbo seems to be running out of time, sure was howling as they passed by! |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:20:06 PM |
Location: |
Hastings, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 5994(SD60) |
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391 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 865 |
Description: |
Empty GSNX cars roll Westward towards Saint Paul, passing the 4618 tied down for the day near the depot. |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:16:22 PM |
Location: |
Hastings, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8822(ES44AC) CP 4618(GP40) |
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463 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CEFX 1038 |
Description: |
This dirty bird sits out front of the old Milwaukee Road Diesel shops. |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:10 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CEFX 1038(AC44CW) |
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393 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 865 |
Description: |
With a new crew, CP 8822 continues its trek, and is seen here grinding up the Saint Paul sub near Como Ave. |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:32 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8822(ES44AC) |
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257 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 8830 |
Description: |
An unknown CP train drifts down the hill with a pair of GEVO's after the sun has surrendered the sky to darkness. I was actually quite surprised I was able to stop this image without a tripod at 125 shutter speed. |
Photo Date: |
9/7/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:52 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8830(ES44AC) |
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306 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
02BC-19 |
Description: |
Racing the sun to Midway, IC&E 4206 crests the steep grade at Main St. with three private coaches in tow. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:25:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 4206(GP40-2) |
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412 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
ICE 4206 |
Description: |
Pausing at the station for a few minutes, which allowed me this image. Shortly after they would cut away from the cars and head East lite. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:26:41 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 4206(GP40-2) |
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374 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
City of New Hampton |
Description: |
I hope someday soon these units will be able to frequent the Twin Cities area, as this one gets the honors to do this night. |
Photo Date: |
9/19/2009 Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:27:06 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 4206(GP40-2) |
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334 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CP 496 |
Description: |
496 shoves down into the yard at Humboldt with a consist that was not supposed to be. I knew something was wrong when over the radio I heard 496 address themselves as the 8544. This train showed leaving out of Glenwood with the 6010, obviously the crew had other ideas. |
Photo Date: |
10/4/2009 Upload Date: 10/12/2009 4:23:26 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8544(AC44CW) |
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238 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 6010 |
Description: |
Haven't seen this particular duece in a few years, so I was pleased to find it on 496, even if it was supposed to be leading. |
Photo Date: |
10/4/2009 Upload Date: 10/12/2009 4:24:14 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6010(SD40-2) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 6080 |
Description: |
Two SD40-2's sit tied down, presumably with the return HAT, in the yard at Humboldt. It appears the engineer forgot to turn off the sanders. |
Photo Date: |
10/10/2009 Upload Date: 10/12/2009 4:25:41 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6080(SD40-2) |
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328 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Crisp Morning |
Description: |
59 Herzog's trail these three spartan cab 40's on their way up the former SOO mainline from Shoreham Yard to Stevens Point. Nothing like shooting a train in the first few minutes of sunshine. |
Photo Date: |
10/24/2009 Upload Date: 10/25/2009 10:18:33 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6055(SD40-2) |
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566 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
CP 6055 West |
Description: |
On the return trip now, the loaded ballast train approaches Cardigan East in the midst of lingering fall color adorning the nearby foliage. |
Photo Date: |
10/24/2009 Upload Date: 10/25/2009 10:24:54 PM |
Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6055(SD40-2) |
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362 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 283 |
Description: |
Drifting into town after waiting for the NTWGAL to clear with its high-wides in tow, CP 283 shows up with a pair of Geeps trailing the usual. |
Photo Date: |
10/24/2009 Upload Date: 10/25/2009 10:29:26 PM |
Location: |
Newport, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8786(ES44AC) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HAT |
Description: |
The HAT slides by with the usual pair of SD40-2's doing the honors. |
Photo Date: |
11/7/2009 Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:46:40 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6048(SD40-2) |
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280 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 290 |
Description: |
290 pulls up towards Shoreham with a pair of Beavers (much to my delight.....), soon to cross over Marshall St. |
Photo Date: |
11/7/2009 Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:34:18 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8620(AC44CW) |
Views: |
246 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 8718 |
Description: |
What I presume to be 493 makes its way into Shoreham under parting clouds before the sun rises. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2009 Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:34:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8718(ES44AC) |
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259 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HAT |
Description: |
Two Dueces again. |
Photo Date: |
11/9/2009 Upload Date: 11/11/2009 4:55:44 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6048(SD40-2) |
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290 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 668 |
Description: |
An unusual symbol adorns this usual power as it twists around Foley Wye in early morning light. Ethanol bound for Chicago. |
Photo Date: |
11/9/2009 Upload Date: 11/11/2009 4:56:57 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8804(ES44AC) |
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305 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
The Ford at Fordson |
Description: |
On home turf, this GP38-2 heads up the hill and onto the Ford line with 17 cars. |
Photo Date: |
11/21/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:45:48 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4515(GP38-2) |
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310 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Milwaukee Remnants |
Description: |
SOO 4515 splits a set of crossbucks, although the other side is the newer type, as it continues West for the Ford Plant. |
Photo Date: |
11/21/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:47:06 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4515(GP38-2) |
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362 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ford Hauler |
Description: |
This was my first real time actually chasing the Hauler, and boy how sad I will be to see it go. Two Geeps rumble through the small neigborhood early on a nice Saturday morning with a train of 17 cars. |
Photo Date: |
11/21/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:48:20 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4515(GP38-2) |
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336 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 4526 |
Description: |
The other GP38-2 in the consist. |
Photo Date: |
11/21/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:48:48 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 4526(GP38-2) |
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291 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 4452 |
Description: |
As I followed the Hauler up to the plant here, I was greeted by another job shuffling cars around with the elusive 4452 with the honors. |
Photo Date: |
11/21/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:50:04 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 4452(GP38-2) |
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380 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
SOO 4515 |
Description: |
A shot that I've wanted for the few days that I've known about it. Today, the Ford Hauler heads back to the plant with the same power as yesterday. |
Photo Date: |
11/22/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 7:18:39 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4515(GP38-2) |
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379 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
ICE 6448 |
Description: |
Two ICE/DME SD40-2's sit under the sanding towers while fog covers the yard in the background. |
Photo Date: |
11/22/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 7:20:45 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6448(SD40-2) |
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196 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 8773 |
Description: |
The sun makes an ever slight appearence as a GEVO leads three more under the signal bridge at Daytons Bluff. |
Photo Date: |
11/22/2009 Upload Date: 11/24/2009 7:22:10 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) |
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301 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 170 |
Description: |
The DME heads past CP Redrock with 68 loads and 22 empties behind the two SD's. A nice Thanksgiving surprise! |
Photo Date: |
11/26/2009 Upload Date: 11/26/2009 12:52:54 PM |
Location: |
Newport, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6084(SD40-3) |
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397 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 5951 |
Description: |
One of the many CP SD40-2's assigned to the DM&E. |
Photo Date: |
11/26/2009 Upload Date: 11/26/2009 12:53:35 PM |
Location: |
Newport, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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227 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 170 |
Description: |
A former CP SD40 leads current CP SD40-2 over the bridge in Hastings. |
Photo Date: |
11/26/2009 Upload Date: 11/26/2009 12:57:26 PM |
Location: |
Hastings, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6084(SD40-3) |
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366 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 891 |
Description: |
Idling with the short string of coke hoppers on SOO 2. My CSX drought finally ends, the last time I shot a CSX engine up in the cities here was on the last day of summer. |
Photo Date: |
11/26/2009 Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:33:14 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8554(SD50-2) |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 298 |
Description: |
Yay, two AC44's.....298 rumbles through the West end of Humbolt before the sun fully rises. |
Photo Date: |
12/13/2009 Upload Date: 12/13/2009 8:18:33 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 9827(AC44CW) |
Views: |
338 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 4404 |
Description: |
Coming back from Shoreham with a short cut of cars. |
Photo Date: |
12/17/2009 Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:15:09 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 4404(GP38-2) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Camden Job |
Description: |
A pair of Red and Whites roll along the riverfront, heading down some of the now rare industrialized zones still served by rail in the Twin Cities. |
Photo Date: |
12/17/2009 Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:15:49 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4423(GP38-2) |
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269 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
SOO 4417 |
Description: |
Trailing. |
Photo Date: |
12/17/2009 Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:16:14 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4417(GP38-2) |
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295 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 293 |
Description: |
293 slides into Shoreham with a pair of AC44's and an SD60 helping out as well. Notice the turned away aspects on the first signal bridge, overshadowed by the new one installed weeks prior. Thanks to Northstar many of the old signals have been replaced. |
Photo Date: |
12/18/2009 Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:26:21 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 8564(AC44CW) |
Views: |
275 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Shakopee |
Description: |
The GP39-2's return to Pigs Eye with a decent cut for the yard. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2009 Upload Date: 12/28/2009 1:19:22 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CP 4599(GP39-2) |
Views: |
340 Comments: 1 |
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