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By:Nick Soldano
Dates:3/26/2021 - 12/31/2021
Album Info:Assorted trains spotted around the Twin Cities MN in 2021
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Old BN covered hoppers in NTW
Title:  Old BN covered hoppers in NTW
Description:  These older Burlington Northern covered hoppers caught my eye (the green color always does!) from the Northtown Railyard Viewpoint.
Photo Date:  9/30/2021  Upload Date: 10/1/2021 1:07:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Yard
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Views:  52   Comments: 0
Remote controlled SD40 works NTW
Title:  Remote controlled SD40 works NTW
Description:  BNSF 1913 pulls a pretty long cut of cars south through NTW, passing under the St. Anthony Parkway bridge. I believe 1913 was being remotely operated (didn't see an engineer and the RC warning light on the cab is seen on - was flashing).
Photo Date:  9/30/2021  Upload Date: 10/1/2021 1:08:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1913(SD40-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Mixed freight eases into NTW - 1
Title:  Mixed freight eases into NTW - 1
Description:  After seeing this train wait idling in the Holland area, BNSF 7817 now eases this long train into NTW on an eastern track and past a line of stored GeePs.. As seen from St. Anthony Pkwy and Main St NE, with the Minneapolis skyline in the distance.
Photo Date:  9/30/2021  Upload Date: 10/1/2021 1:08:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7817(ES44DC) BNSF 5721(ES44AC) BNSF 2742(GP39E) BNSF 2785(GP39-2) BNSF 1538(GP28M) BNSF 2084(GP38-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 1
Mixed freight eases into NTW - 2
Title:  Mixed freight eases into NTW - 2
Description:  A closer shot of BNSF 7817 rolling slowly north just before passing under St. Anthony Pkwy. With the grain elevator in the background and a nicely clouded afternoon sunlight, this shot turned out pretty nice.
Photo Date:  9/30/2021  Upload Date: 10/1/2021 1:08:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7817(ES44DC) BNSF 5721(ES44AC)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Mixed freight eases into NTW - 3
Title:  Mixed freight eases into NTW - 3
Description:  BNSF 5721 helped ease this long freight into NTW on a Thursday evening.
Photo Date:  9/30/2021  Upload Date: 10/1/2021 1:09:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5721(ES44AC)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Fall evening mixed power - 1
Title:  Fall evening mixed power - 1
Description:  Caught this train while out on a beautiful fall walk. BNSF 6795 leads a mixed quartet of power over 22nd Ave NE.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/24/2021 8:36:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6795(ES44C4)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Fall evening mixed power - 2
Title:  Fall evening mixed power - 2
Description:  NS 1212 was run through power on this BNSF freight heading east over 22nd Ave NE just east of Washington Ave.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/24/2021 8:36:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1212(SD70ACe)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
Fall evening mixed power - 3
Title:  Fall evening mixed power - 3
Description:  BNSF 1050 was the third power unit crossing over 22nd Ave NE in beautiful fall evening light.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/24/2021 8:36:25 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1050(C44-9W)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Fall evening mixed power - 4
Title:  Fall evening mixed power - 4
Description:  BNSF 7867 rumbles over the viaduct at 22nd Ave NE.
Photo Date:  10/21/2021  Upload Date: 10/24/2021 8:36:32 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7867(ES44DC)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Graffitied boxcar at the Huxley Apts
Title:  Graffitied boxcar at the Huxley Apts
Description:  This canvased car was in a stopped train just north of 22nd Ave NE. The apt's land goes right up to the tracks without any fence or much slope.
Photo Date:  10/28/2021  Upload Date: 10/31/2021 5:36:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Idling 4-engine train at University Ave signals - 1
Title:  Idling 4-engine train at University Ave signals - 1
Description:  Looking northwest under rainy skies at an idling train at the crew change point on 7th St NE.
Photo Date:  10/28/2021  Upload Date: 10/31/2021 5:37:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Bridge
Locomotives:  BNSF 5433(C44-9W) BNSF 7459(ES44DC) BNSF 3908(ET44C4)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Idling 4-engine train at University Ave signals - 2
Title:  Idling 4-engine train at University Ave signals - 2
Description:  Looking southwest (opp track orientation) at the crew change point idling engines.
Photo Date:  10/28/2021  Upload Date: 10/31/2021 5:37:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  BNSF 3908(ET44C4) BNSF 7459(ES44DC) BNSF 5433(C44-9W) BNSF 4441(C44-9W)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Idling 4-engine train at University Ave signals - 3
Title:  Idling 4-engine train at University Ave signals - 3
Description:  Looking northeast now (opp side as last img) at 5433 shows the old C44 has some patchwork body paneling in places. Bridge is over Lowry Ave NE.
Photo Date:  10/28/2021  Upload Date: 10/31/2021 5:37:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  Roster,Bridge
Locomotives:  BNSF 5433(C44-9W)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
20-axle super heavy flatcar at Central
Title:  20-axle super heavy flatcar at Central
Description:  Just west of Central Ave and on the southern track, this low-boy style flat car caught my eye. At 20 axels, the behemoth can carry 477 tons!?! The car also says 25mph limit when empty; this train was stopped at the time, no idea where to/from/anything else.
Photo Date:  10/28/2021  Upload Date: 10/31/2021 5:49:22 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Nick Soldano
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0


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