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By:Eric Bitton
Dates:3/30/2011 - 12/26/2011
Album Info:BNSF, UP, CP, CN, MNNR, and TCW Trains throughtout the Twin Cities Area
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Storage Line
Title:  Storage Line
Description:  On a wet, dready, cloudy, icky, and what else more can I say, rainy day in the Twin Cities. A few SD60Ms are back in storage along with some Oakway SD60s
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/5/2011 6:23:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 8159(SD60M) BNSF 8183(SD60M) BNSF 8153(SD60M) BNSF 8119(SD60M) EMDX 9065(SD60) EMDX 9029(SD60)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
Steven's Point Transfer
Title:  Steven's Point Transfer
Description:  The Steven's Point Transfer arrived on the CP. This time it will go to Northtown and drop off some cars and then probably pick up a few and head over to Humboldt, do the same thing and then head back to Steven's Point. A pair of Dash 9s and a SD75I leads it this time
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/20/2011 9:04:41 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  CN 2616(C44-9W) CN 5741(SD75I) CN 2662(C44-9W)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
CP 9758 East
Title:  CP 9758 East
Description:  A Unstoppable Actor, now back to it's family is leading a CP Intermodal train. The trailing unit is a ES44AC. When it was a AWVR #767, it was called a helper unit. Well, that is inaccurate, all the units on the front end are lead power. But this was cool
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/20/2011 9:20:51 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9758(AC44CW) CP 8706(ES44AC)
Views:  441   Comments: 1
UP 5942 West
Title:  UP 5942 West
Description:  Not sure where is loaded coal train is heading, but a pair of AC4400CWs and a pair of SD40 - 2s leads this coal train, they are waiting to leave the yard
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:29:29 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  UP 5942(AC44CWCTE) UP 7214(AC44CW)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
UP 5942 West
Title:  UP 5942 West
Description:  A loaded UP/NSPX coal train leaves Belt Yard and is now at Dayton's Bluff, a pair of AC4400CWs and a pair of SD40 - 2s leads this coal train, a 3rd AC4400CW is pushing at the rear with a SD90/43MAC
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:29:49 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5942(AC44CWCTE) UP 7214(AC44CW) UP 3356(SD40-2R) UP 3473(SD40-2)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
Smoke, Steam, and DPUs
Title:  Smoke, Steam, and DPUs
Description:  The rain is creating steam to come up the raditors of the UP DPUs on UP 5942 West, a AC4400CW and a SD90/43MAC push hard as they leave Dayton's Bluff behind
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:30:17 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6443(AC44CW) UP 8127(SD9043MAC)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
BNSF 4817 West
Title:  BNSF 4817 West
Description:  A Heritage II Dash 9 leads a former CSX ES44DC, it has been de-rated and it is now a ES40DC. They leads Westbound train into the yard
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:50:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4817(C44-9W) CSX 5472(ES40DC)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
CP 9758 East
Title:  CP 9758 East
Description:  A former Unstoppable actor leads a ES44AC and a Eastbound Intermodal Train. I didn't know the AC4400CW was one of the AWVR #767s until I looked at the photo, this I will never see again
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:51:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9758(AC44CW) CP 8708(ES44AC)
Views:  478   Comments: 0
BNSF 5020 West w/ Mexican Friend
Title:  BNSF 5020 West w/ Mexican Friend
Description:  A BNSF Ethonal Train comes into Northtown Yard as our first train of the day, a Heritage II Dash 9 leads a Heritage I Dash 9 and a Ferromex ES44AC, this is only my 2nd Ferromex unit I have gotten photos of
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:38:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5020(C44-9W) BNSF 1084(C44-9W) FXE 4615(ES44AC)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Stored SD60Ms
Title:  Stored SD60Ms
Description:  There is 8 SD60Ms in storage at Northtown, Four of them are closest to the St. Antony Bridge. #8159 looks like it needs a new paint job soon, it's looking at bit worn out
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:45:22 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 8159(SD60M) BNSF 8183(SD60M)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
BNSF 6331 North w/ stored units
Title:  BNSF 6331 North w/ stored units
Description:  A pair of GEVOs and a SD70MAC brings a empty taconite train in, they would switch the lead GEVO with a Heritage II SD70MAC, they are passing the stored units
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:45:59 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6331(ES44AC) BNSF 5750(ES44AC) BNSF 9812(SD70MAC)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
BNSF SD40 - 2 meets GP39 - 2
Title:  BNSF SD40 - 2 meets GP39 - 2
Description:  One of the many SD40 - 2s that work at Northtwon passes one of few GP39 - 2s that work there, BNSF SD40 - 2 #1821 is about to pass BNSF GP39 - 2 #2737
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:46:42 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1821(SD40-2) BNSF 2737(GP39-2)
Views:  574   Comments: 1
SD40 - 2 cab shots
Title:  SD40 - 2 cab shots
Description:  BNSF SD40 - 2 # 1821 is about back under the bridge, but I quickly got this shot. BNSF SD40 - 2 #1804 sat in the spot it's at for the entire time we were there
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:48:19 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1821(SD40-2) BNSF 1804(SD40-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
Switch Jobs Meet
Title:  Switch Jobs Meet
Description:  BNSF SD40 - 2 #1594 (My favorite SD40 - 2 in MN) is moving forward as it passes SD40 - 2 #1821 as it moves back into the yard, BNSF GP39 - 2 #2737 is on, but it would sit there for the entire time we were there, is seen in this shot
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:49:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1594(SD40-2) BNSF 1821(SD40-2) BNSF 2737(GP39-2)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
BNSF 4474 East meets BNSF 1594 Switch Job
Title:  BNSF 4474 East meets BNSF 1594 Switch Job
Description:  A BNSF Intermodal Train heading for Chicago meets BNSF 1594 as it backs into the major part of the yard, BNSF GP39 - 2 #2737 is seen in the shot
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 10:49:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4474(C44-9W) BNSF 4976(C44-9W) BNSF 1594(SD40-2) BNSF 2737(GP39-2)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
DPU on loaded taconite train
Title:  DPU on loaded taconite train
Description:  This train was sitting at the Northstar's station in Fridley, we could see the lead units which were GEVOs, a SD70MAC is now pushing very hard to get the train into Northtown
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:13:11 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9790(SD70MAC)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
BNSF 4844 East
Title:  BNSF 4844 East
Description:  A pair of Dash 9s leads a empty grain train past Northstar's Fridley Station, they are right behind the loaded ore train
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:13:42 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4844(C44-9W) BNSF 5421(C44-9W)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
MNRX 502 West
Title:  MNRX 502 West
Description:  A Northstar train rolls into the Fridley station as it passes the grain train which has stopped
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:14:33 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 502(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
BNSF 9909 North
Title:  BNSF 9909 North
Description:  After making the locomotive switch at Northtown, a faded SD70MAC leads the other GEVO and the SD70MAC past Northstar's Fridley station
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:15:15 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9909(SD70MAC) BNSF 5750(ES44AC)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
Crew Change, Rain, and a Westbound Grain Train
Title:  Crew Change, Rain, and a Westbound Grain Train
Description:  In downpouring rain, we catch a BNSF grain train getting a crew change, they start up now as they charge west.
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:24:52 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5115(C44-9W) UP 6510(AC44CW) BNSF 4823(C44-9W)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
BNSF 5115 West
Title:  BNSF 5115 West
Description:  A loaded grain train got a crew change and is now heading out to the west. A pair of Heritage II Dash 9s sandwich a UP AC4400CW as they lead the Westbound grain train
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:25:27 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5115(C44-9W) UP 6510(AC44CW) BNSF 4823(C44-9W)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Running very late
Title:  Running very late
Description:  After the BNSF grain train disappears into the rain and out of Dayton's Bluff, the Empire Builder, running very late makes a very rare daytime apperence. The last time I saw the Empire Builder was in Galesburg back in Aug. of 2005
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:25:53 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 136(P42DC) AMTK 4(P42DC)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Empire Builder run late
Title:  Empire Builder run late
Description:  After the BNSF grain train left, we were going to leave, but I looked and saw a Amtrak P42, so saying to my dad, "Dad, it's Amtrak." We stayed in the rain to get shots of it, it is making a very rare daytime apperence
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:26:18 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 136(P42DC) AMTK 4(P42DC)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
What??? Amtrak??? In the daylight???
Title:  What??? Amtrak??? In the daylight???
Description:  How many times can this happen??? This is a rare daytime apperence by the Empire Builder, normally running through the Twin Cities during the night, it is very behind schedule
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:26:56 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 136(P42DC) AMTK 4(P42DC)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Empire Builder
Title:  Empire Builder
Description:  A pair of P42s leads the Empire Builder in the downpour rain, passengers on board are probably not very happy to look out the window to see rain and clouds
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:27:20 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 136(P42DC) AMTK 4(P42DC)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Empire Builder behind schedule
Title:  Empire Builder behind schedule
Description:  What are the chances to see a rare daytime apperence by the Empire Builder??? It's not often, but it is pretty far behind schedule, My dad has only seen the Empire Builder once during the day in the Cities, this is my first time
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:27:42 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 136(P42DC) AMTK 4(P42DC)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
BNSF 4494 East
Title:  BNSF 4494 East
Description:  After the Empire Builder went through Dayton's Bluff and Pig's Eye Yard, a BNSF Intermodal Train has to wait for it's turn, a Heritage II Dash 9 and a Warbonnet Dash 9 leads this Chicago Bound Intermodal Train
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:28:09 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4494(C44-9W) BNSF 754(C44-9W)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
BNSF 4494 East
Title:  BNSF 4494 East
Description:  A Eastbound Intermodal Train waits for it's turn to go through Dayton's Bluff, a Heritage II and a Warbonnet Dash 9s lead this Chicago Bound Intermodal Train
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 11:28:36 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4494(C44-9W) BNSF 754(C44-9W)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
Dynamic Brakes
Title:  Dynamic Brakes
Description:  The best part of the SD40 - 2s is their whining dynamic brakes with the 16 Cylinder 645 Engine, one of the best EMDs ever built and none will ever challenge it in design and sound
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/5/2011 8:54:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1594(SD40-2)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Stored Oakway Units
Title:  Stored Oakway Units
Description:  A trio of Oakway SD60s are behind a trio of stored SD60Ms, there are 6 SD60s and 6 SD60Ms in total in the yard, it's still strage to see Oakway units since their lease is up
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/20/2011 12:23:31 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 8119(SD60M) EMDX 9065(SD60) EMDX 9029(SD60) EMDX 6047(SD40-2) BNSF 2640(GP35u) BNSF 2174(GP38) GN 1720(SD9)
Views:  1558   Comments: 1
BNSF 8159
Title:  BNSF 8159
Description:  Here's the entire storage line, I know all the units in the locomotive list, but I want to know what are the #s of the units after #2188, thanks to anyone that will help
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/20/2011 12:30:09 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 8159(SD60M) BNSF 8183(SD60M) BNSF 8153(SD60M) BNSF 8119(SD60M) EMDX 9065(SD60) EMDX 9029(SD60) EMDX 9047(SD60) BNSF 2640(GP35u) BNSF 2174(GP38) GN 1720(SD9) BNSF 2226(GP38) BNSF 2188(GP38)
Views:  960   Comments: 0
SOO 6040 West
Title:  SOO 6040 West
Description:  A pair of matching and aging SOO SD60s takes a train over Northtown, the other train has another CP train which I don't know the lead power, it was sitting up there when we got there. Both SD60s got a cab job and new lettering
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/20/2011 12:38:17 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  SOO 6040(SD60) SOO 6041(SD60)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Storage Line
Title:  Storage Line
Description:  A series of different EMDs are in this storage line, SD60Ms, SD60s, a possible GP35u (Needs confirmation), a few GP38s, and a SD9. If anyone has gotten shots of the Ex - ATSF Geep, the Ex - BN Geep, and the Heritage I Geeps, please I really need the help
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/5/2011 6:31:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 8119(SD60M) EMDX 9065(SD60) EMDX 9029(SD60) EMDX 9047(SD60) BNSF 2640(GP35u) BNSF 2174(GP38) GN 1720(SD9) BNSF 2226(GP38) BNSF 2188(GP38)
Views:  828   Comments: 0
UP 6510 on BNSF 5115 West
Title:  UP 6510 on BNSF 5115 West
Description:  A BNSF Westbound has a UP AC4400CW on it, this is shot in the pour rain, we really had no protection for both us or our cameras, but we made it through. A pair of BNSF Dash 9s split the AC4400
Photo Date:  6/18/2011  Upload Date: 10/20/2011 9:14:25 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5115(C44-9W) UP 6510(AC44CW) BNSF 4823(C44-9W)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
...And Out Pops A GEVO
Title:  ...And Out Pops A GEVO
Description:  We saw a yellow light for the Lower West Track and that was a sign that our wish of one coming out the tunnel comes true. Then... Out Pops A GEVO, and two SD40 - 2s leading a fright train
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 11:20:49 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Tunnel,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8740(ES44AC) CP 5929(SD40-2) CITX 3157(SD40-2)
Views:  473   Comments: 1
BNSF 1103 West
Title:  BNSF 1103 West
Description:  A nice looking Heritage I Dash 9 leads a Heritage II Dash 9 and a Warbonnet Dash 8 that apparently is out of storage from Commerce, CA
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 9:44:16 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1103(C44-9W) BNSF 4848(C44-9W) BNSF 925(C40-8W)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Model Railroad Illiusion
Title:  Model Railroad Illiusion
Description:  The eyes can trick you, this is my third illiusion photo, I started with a GP38 - 2 at Pigs Eye that looked to be on a flat car, then a flame from Lakes Gas behind a BNSF Hi-Rail truck made it look like the truck was on fire. Now, here at Westminster, a BNSF freight meet a UP freight, the power is going towards one of the smaller tunnels. This looks like a model railroad by the looks of the UP freight's cars and the locomotive on the BNSF freight
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 11/7/2011 2:49:06 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Tunnel,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1103(C44-9W) BNSF 4848(C44-9W) BNSF 925(C40-8W)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
BNSF 1103 West
Title:  BNSF 1103 West
Description:  Train #3 has a great consist, a Heritage I Dash 9 leads a Heritage 2 Dash 9 and a rare Warbonnet Dash 8 - 40CW which is in need of H3 paint on this westbound freight after meeting UP 8230 East
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 9:43:30 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1103(C44-9W) BNSF 4848(C44-9W) BNSF 925(C40-8W)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
In The Perfect Lighting
Title:  In The Perfect Lighting
Description:  Sunset is the best time to get nice shots and this train is a reason why. This Warbonnet Dash 9 is former AT&SF and if you look at the numberboard, it's mismatched. A great leader with great light
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 11:12:53 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 636(C44-9W) BNSF 4531(C44-9W)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
BNSF 4675 East
Title:  BNSF 4675 East
Description:  Going away shots were bad, but I had to get a shot of the Warbonnet. We got a Dash 8 in the Warbonnet scheme and a Ex - AT&SF Warbonnet later in the day
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 9:13:07 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4675(C44-9W) BNSF 706(C44-9W)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
BNSF 4675 East
Title:  BNSF 4675 East
Description:  Train 1 of the days comes out from the longest of the Westminster Tunnels. A pair of Dash 9s, a H2 and a Warbonnet lead a Worm Train or Grain Train with no DPU
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 9:12:36 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Tunnel,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4675(C44-9W) BNSF 706(C44-9W)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
BNSF 4886 West
Title:  BNSF 4886 West
Description:  The single Dash 9 takes the Snake Train (Ethanol Train) to the Westminster Tunnel as a Eastbound One Unit Wonder approaches on one the higher tracks
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 10:25:03 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Tunnel,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4886(C44-9W)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
BNSF 4886 West
Title:  BNSF 4886 West
Description:  Train #7 has a single Dash 9 leading a Ethanol Train. Me and my dad now call these trains, "Snake" Trains, because they are like snakes.
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 10:23:59 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4886(C44-9W)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
Lower/Upper Track Meet
Title:  Lower/Upper Track Meet
Description:  This meet shows the difference of elevation at Westminster. BNSF 4886 West is using a lower track with the long tunnel while BNSF 4965 East has one of the upper tracks from Jackson Street. A neat comparison of track elevation difference
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 10:33:11 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 0
BNSF 4965 East
Title:  BNSF 4965 East
Description:  A single Dash 9 leads a Autorack/Double Stack/Intermodal train To Chicago as a Ethanol (Snake) Train is on the lower track out of the picture to the left
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 10:32:34 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4965(C44-9W)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
BNSF 4965
Title:  BNSF 4965
Description:  Train #8 has a single Dash 9 lead like BNSF 4886 West. This Eastbound broke the endless parade of WBs. This is mostly autoracks with some double stacks
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 10:31:44 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4965(C44-9W)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
BNSF 5513
Title:  BNSF 5513
Description:  A Dash 9 joins a ES44DC as they make theit train before heading out east, this is some nice power
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:05:44 AM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5513(C44-9W) BNSF 7603(ES44DC)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
BNSF 5523 West
Title:  BNSF 5523 West
Description:  Train #6 is another Westbound this time lead by a pair of Dash 9s and a ES44DC on this Intermodal train. I was surprised the tunnel was tall enough for the double stacks as they barely fit in it. It wasd all GE for BNSF today
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 10:13:44 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5523(C44-9W) BNSF 7299(ES44DC) BNSF 4090(C44-9W)
Views:  308   Comments: 1
Perfect Lighting, Perfect Leader
Title:  Perfect Lighting, Perfect Leader
Description:  A pair of Dash 9s with a perfect leader rolls by Westminster with a perfect leader. It was also in the perfect light of the day. This is Train #11 of the day.
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 11:12:00 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 636(C44-9W) BNSF 4531(C44-9W)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
BNSF 636 East
Title:  BNSF 636 East
Description:  A former AT&SF Dash 9 leads a Heritage II Dash 9 from Jackson Street and now at Westminster. A nice lead unit for its age and 5 days after I got BNSF Dash 9 #778 leading a NB Taconite Train in Hinckley
Photo Date:  10/29/2011  Upload Date: 10/29/2011 11:11:24 PM
Location:  St. Paul, MN
Author:  Eric Bitton
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 636(C44-9W) BNSF 4531(C44-9W)
Views:  151   Comments: 0


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