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Title: |
Belt at Broadway |
Description: |
The Belt Job heads back to the Commericals Yard as it heads crosses Broadway Ave. |
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1/26/2010 Upload Date: 1/30/2010 2:16:12 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 1978(B23-7) |
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352 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Snowing Day for the Hugo |
Description: |
Here's one of those trains I just love to catch, the Hugo Job! Here its seen traversing the old NP line as it steadily heads by doing 10 mph at Roseville. Not too many people shoot this job, even though there are many excellent vantage points along the entire line. |
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1/26/2010 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 9:55:50 PM |
Location: |
Roseville, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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470 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Sleepy Neighborhood |
Description: |
The Hugo Job job blasts its horn as it rolls through the sleepy residential area of Roseville with a decent sized train. |
Photo Date: |
1/26/2010 Upload Date: 1/27/2010 9:55:38 PM |
Location: |
Roseville, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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688 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Shoving towards the transload |
Description: |
The Hugo Job shoves its train up to the transload facility which is just a little bit down the rails. While I would have wanted to get a nose shot, a rear shot turned i |
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1/28/2010 Upload Date: 1/28/2010 6:25:11 PM |
Location: |
Hugo, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
Views: |
1015 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Switching out Steel |
Description: |
The Hennipen Job switches out some steel loads from before heading back down the line. |
Photo Date: |
1/29/2010 Upload Date: 1/30/2010 2:17:40 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
Views: |
584 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
88 Job |
Description: |
After dropping my brother off at school, I swung by New Brighton to see if there was any activity. Sure enough the 88 Job was getting ready to go with the 59 leading. |
Photo Date: |
2/10/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:16:17 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 59(C36-7) |
Views: |
470 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Off to the Park |
Description: |
After catching a slew of trains at Park Jct, I decided to head up to New Brighton to catch the WC. On the freeway I saw four MNNR units head down to Park Jct. I quickly got off the freeway and went to Roseville to see a rare lashup of four MNNR units together. |
Photo Date: |
2/13/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:25:58 PM |
Location: |
Roseville, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 59(C36-7) MNNR 40(B23-7) MNNR 42(SF30B) MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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1136 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Four Pack on the Commercial |
Description: |
MNNR 59 brings three other GEs down the line after getting some cars from the WC. Its pretty rare to see this many units lashed up together on the Commerical. |
Photo Date: |
2/13/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:18:19 PM |
Location: |
Roseville, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 59(C36-7) MNNR 48(B30-7) |
Views: |
889 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Belt Job |
Description: |
After having L506 shove clear of the diamond, the Belt Job heads back down to the Commercials Yard. |
Photo Date: |
2/22/2010 Upload Date: 2/24/2010 12:40:40 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 1978(B23-7) |
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354 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Pulling onto the East Wye |
Description: |
Number 68 uses the East Wye for head room as it switches out some cars. On the left you can see the a CN unit, L517 has just got into town as well. |
Photo Date: |
2/22/2010 Upload Date: 2/24/2010 12:25:09 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 68(B23-7) |
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302 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MNNR 318 |
Description: |
After working the Hennipen Job, the 318 sits just north of Park Jct while the Belt Job sits on the main. |
Photo Date: |
3/15/2010 Upload Date: 3/28/2010 2:48:17 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
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462 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GE and ALCo |
Description: |
Two different faces from two different builders sit next to each other at Park Jct as they wait for a light to get moving. |
Photo Date: |
3/15/2010 Upload Date: 3/28/2010 2:49:16 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) MNNR 318(RS27) |
Views: |
651 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Belt Job |
Description: |
The Belt Job sits on the Commercials Main just north of Park Jct as it waits for a light. |
Photo Date: |
3/15/2010 Upload Date: 3/28/2010 2:50:20 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
Views: |
413 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
88 Job |
Description: |
The 88 Job made a late day trip to New Brighton to pick up L517s cars. Here, its seen after it has crossed over the CPs diamond and heading back to its home yard. |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2010 Upload Date: 3/28/2010 2:54:06 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 59(C36-7) |
Views: |
307 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Boxcar fire |
Description: |
When I went up to shoot the WC after work, I was surprised to see boxcars with their loads out. After a closer look, and talking to some people, I found out that someone had started two boxcars loaded with paper on fire. |
Photo Date: |
7/12/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 7:27:08 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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233 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Close up |
Description: |
Looks like the fire did some damage to the paint on this car in addition to the load. Definately something you don't see everyday. |
Photo Date: |
7/12/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 7:27:51 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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225 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AOK 113017 |
Description: |
When I went up to shoot the WC after work, I was surprised to see boxcars with their loads out. After a closer look, and talking to some people, I found out that someone had started two boxcars loaded with paper on fire. |
Photo Date: |
7/12/2010 Upload Date: 8/21/2010 7:25:50 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Blocking Stockyard Days |
Description: |
The Commercial made a late trip up to New Brighton to pick up some cars from the WC. Problem was that it blocked a crossing near the end of the route for about 35 minutes, people weren't too happy about it! |
Photo Date: |
8/12/2010 Upload Date: 9/16/2010 11:42:58 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 1983(B23-7) |
Views: |
460 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
GE Chugging |
Description: |
Before picking up Josh, I made a stop at New Brighton after hearing the Belt Job blowing for a crossing near my house. After a quick drive, I got the Belt Job running long hood forward as it headed out onto the Wye to set out some cars for the WC. |
Photo Date: |
8/19/2010 Upload Date: 8/20/2010 1:03:31 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 1978(B23-7) |
Views: |
478 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Before Storage |
Description: |
When I shot this it was rumored that this was its last run before being stored for a while, so needless to say I was happy to shoot it! |
Photo Date: |
9/21/2010 Upload Date: 10/30/2010 1:23:33 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) |
Views: |
319 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Shoving back |
Description: |
MNNR T-2 and 314 shove back into the yard at New Brighton before heading down and out to Park Jct. MNNR 314 is the trailing unit. |
Photo Date: |
9/21/2010 Upload Date: 10/30/2010 1:21:23 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR T-2(Yard Slug) |
Views: |
548 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Back to the Commercial |
Description: |
Two nice looking Commercial units take the WC cars down the main after coming under Hwy 88 in the background. |
Photo Date: |
9/27/2010 Upload Date: 10/30/2010 11:39:27 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 88(B30-7) |
Views: |
388 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
Pulling ahead |
Description: |
The 48 pulls ahead and onto the east wye so it can set out three boxcars for the WC. |
Photo Date: |
10/6/2010 Upload Date: 10/16/2010 3:06:13 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
Views: |
337 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Different Belt Job Power |
Description: |
A very rare unit for the Belt Job is seen shoving a cut of cars into Murphy Warehouse with one of the two RS27s left in the world. |
Photo Date: |
11/19/2010 Upload Date: 11/24/2010 7:30:07 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
Views: |
310 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Pair of B23-7s |
Description: |
Since the 88 threw a rod, there is a "new" lashup used for the 88 job. Here two B23-7s team up to yank on a long cut of cars. |
Photo Date: |
11/22/2010 Upload Date: 11/24/2010 1:56:21 AM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 40(B23-7) MNNR 68(B23-7) |
Views: |
566 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Back to the Commercial |
Description: |
After shooting NS 5415 I started to head back to Bethel, and on my way back, I got stopped by the 318 as it headed back to the Commercials Yard. |
Photo Date: |
1/21/2011 Upload Date: 4/1/2011 8:33:06 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
Views: |
321 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MNNR 314 |
Description: |
A former GBW unit is still alive and well on the MNNR in 2011. |
Photo Date: |
2/19/2011 Upload Date: 3/8/2011 1:55:54 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) |
Views: |
425 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
One and Only |
Description: |
The one and only SF30B in the world is seen relaxing at the Minnesota Commercial. |
Photo Date: |
2/19/2011 Upload Date: 3/8/2011 1:54:50 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
Views: |
603 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
C30-7 |
Description: |
A former BN C30-7 is far from the coal fields, but is still alive and well on the MNNR now. |
Photo Date: |
2/19/2011 Upload Date: 3/8/2011 1:56:47 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 55(C30-7) |
Views: |
367 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Commercial Lineup |
Description: |
Three faces of the Minnesota Commercial are seen lined up outside the diesel shops. A lot of different motive power here! |
Photo Date: |
2/19/2011 Upload Date: 3/8/2011 1:54:02 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) MNNR 56(C30-7) MNNR 1983(B23-7) |
Views: |
848 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Bring Up the CN Cars |
Description: |
MNNR 59 heads down the line with the cars for the CN. Happened to see this going on as I headed to Bethel's Banquet. |
Photo Date: |
5/14/2011 Upload Date: 5/20/2011 11:02:34 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 59(C36-7) |
Views: |
375 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Industrial Part of town |
Description: |
The 318 waits for its conductor before heading off to other customers farther down the line. This is a really neat part of the Commercial. |
Photo Date: |
5/23/2011 Upload Date: 6/20/2011 12:29:29 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
Views: |
320 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MNNR 318 |
Description: |
One of two remaining RS27s left in the world is seen hard at work on the Minnesota Commercial as it works the Hennepin Job along, you guessed it, Hennipen Ave in NE Mpls. I love how much these things smoke when they notch up. Take that EPA, lol. |
Photo Date: |
5/23/2011 Upload Date: 6/20/2011 12:20:42 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
Views: |
445 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Making a Setout |
Description: |
The 318 shoves down a bit to set out a few cars, and perform some switch moves before heading down the line. |
Photo Date: |
5/23/2011 Upload Date: 6/20/2011 12:18:43 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
Views: |
367 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Red Nose |
Description: |
One of the Amtrak heritage units rests at Amtrak depot, it will lead tomorrows 808. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/2011 Upload Date: 6/15/2011 2:19:15 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 156(P42DC) |
Views: |
175 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Late Builder |
Description: |
A very late running Empire Builder heads out of town with a P40 leading the way, not something you everyday. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/2011 Upload Date: 6/15/2011 2:25:38 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 816(P40DC) |
Views: |
326 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two Trains at Midway |
Description: |
In a very rare scene, two Amtrak trains are seen together at the Amtrak Midway depot. If only the Twin Cities had more passenger service. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/2011 Upload Date: 6/15/2011 2:21:20 AM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
AMTK 816(P40DC) AMTK 156(P42DC) |
Views: |
448 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Once a mighty main |
Description: |
The Hiawatha Job rolls along tracks at 10 mph that were once a mighty mainline. There used to be two tracks here and this route used to go all the way to the West Coast. Now, thanks to short sightedness, it is cut in two at Hiawatha Ave. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2011 Upload Date: 6/18/2011 10:37:41 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
Views: |
252 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
40th St |
Description: |
The Hiawatha keeps heading down the line, and is just about to cross 40th St in this shot. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2011 Upload Date: 6/18/2011 10:38:52 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
Views: |
242 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
End of the Line |
Description: |
Today, the Commercial made a special trip down the Hiawatha Line to bring 25 cars into storage. Here we see the 2002 at what is literally the end of the line these days. Even though it was pouring rain, me and some other railfans were out shooting this very rare and neat move. Picture was taken just south of 45th St E and Hiawatha Ave. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2011 Upload Date: 6/18/2011 10:40:09 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
Views: |
327 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Hiawatha Job Special |
Description: |
The Hiawatha Job made a special trip down the end of the line today to put 25 cars into storage. The track was really overgrown here! |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2011 Upload Date: 6/18/2011 10:58:48 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
Views: |
268 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Pulling towards the end |
Description: |
The 2002 is near the end of the line, and is framed by power lines on each side. The rain also helps to add to the mood of this shot. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2011 Upload Date: 6/18/2011 10:41:26 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
Views: |
219 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading out |
Description: |
The Hiawatha Job starts to head out and down towards the Hiawatha Line with 25 cars trailing. |
Photo Date: |
6/18/2011 Upload Date: 6/18/2011 10:41:52 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
Views: |
353 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Switching out Paper |
Description: |
The 54 is power for todays Belt Job as it switches out some paper before heading back to NB. |
Photo Date: |
8/26/2011 Upload Date: 9/16/2011 2:01:31 AM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 54(B30-7) |
Views: |
398 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Big Classic Commercial Power |
Description: |
Five Minnesota Commercial units bring today's sand train, Job 99, down past the Bluffs and towards BNSF's Bluff Yard. Sure was a sight, and seeing the M636 mid train was awesome as well. |
Photo Date: |
9/27/2011 Upload Date: 10/15/2011 10:26:15 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 50(SF30C) MNNR 71(M636) MNNR 55(C30-7) |
Views: |
635 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Into the Bluff |
Description: |
Job 99, AKA the Sand Train, rolls past Hoffman Ave and towards the Bluff Yard with five units. Sure was a sight. |
Photo Date: |
9/27/2011 Upload Date: 10/15/2011 10:28:14 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 55(C30-7) MNNR 59(C36-7) |
Views: |
486 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MNNR 71 |
Description: |
The big M636 is back in action and at work again on the Commercial pulling sand trains. |
Photo Date: |
9/27/2011 Upload Date: 10/15/2011 10:27:39 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 71(M636) |
Views: |
966 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Down grade we go |
Description: |
Todays Sand Train, Job 99, rolls downgrade as seen from Lexington Ave. There were three units on the head end, and two on the rear as well. If only the 71 was leading the way...still an awesome lashup to say the least. |
Photo Date: |
10/4/2011 Upload Date: 10/15/2011 10:53:04 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 50(SF30C) |
Views: |
301 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Shoving out |
Description: |
After getting the light, the Sand Train shoves out to Saint Anthony before heading down to the Bluff Yard |
Photo Date: |
10/4/2011 Upload Date: 10/15/2011 10:52:32 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 50(SF30C) |
Views: |
277 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Sand Train |
Description: |
What appears to be the weekly sand train, rolls out and under Raymond Ave with three units on the head end. |
Photo Date: |
10/11/2011 Upload Date: 10/19/2011 5:05:59 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 50(SF30C) MNNR 56(C30-7) |
Views: |
404 Comments: 0 |
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