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| Title: |
Waking up Northeast |
| Description: |
2 AC44's working hard with a grain train (or is it potash?) roll into the Shoreham loop. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:24:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CEFX 1034(AC44CW) |
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| Title: |
SOO 6049 |
| Description: |
Long time no see! The same two i saw last week make a return. This time i got a much more interesting shot. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:25:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6049(SD60) |
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536 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 5910 |
| Description: |
Two action red units, both from the SD40-2 lines, come into Northeast MPLS. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:26:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 5910(SD40-2) |
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361 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The growl of the 567 |
| Description: |
The last SOO painted GP9 runs across the river with 5 cars. While once watching the Fallen Flags of the Twin Cities on DVD, they had a GP9 crossing the river. That same sound was easily heard from the 2403, made me feel like i was in 1975 for a second! |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2006 Upload Date: 7/7/2006 1:13:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2403(GP9) |
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634 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4410 |
| Description: |
The Grove switch job has a nice GP38-2 in the lead, with only 2 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2006 Upload Date: 7/7/2006 1:14:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 4410(GP38-2) |
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775 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6053 |
| Description: |
SOO 6053 leads a rather small manifest through Camden. In the Afternoon, this shot would have been even better. |
| Photo Date: |
7/9/2006 Upload Date: 7/9/2006 5:42:33 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6053(SD60) |
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509 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6030 |
| Description: |
After being involved in a grade crossing accident, CP put new SOO LINE text on the nose, and also painted a few areas (one visible panel is the one under the number) back in SOO red! What class! |
| Photo Date: |
7/9/2006 Upload Date: 7/9/2006 5:43:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6030(SD60) |
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416 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dresser Turn |
| Description: |
A pair of SD60s sit at Cardigan West waiting to be crewed to go to Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
7/14/2006 Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:49:55 AM |
| Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6026(SD60) |
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376 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6026 |
| Description: |
The 6026 in charge of the Rock train idle with brethren 6039 at Victoria Street. |
| Photo Date: |
7/14/2006 Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:50:34 AM |
| Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6026(SD60) |
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449 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5879 |
| Description: |
A pair of SD40-2s cruise past on the Foley Wye. After this shot was taken, they took the Shoreham loop and went straight back to Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:37:43 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5879(SD40-2) |
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378 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 9728 |
| Description: |
Another AC44, nothing special. |
| Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:38:17 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 9728(AC44CW) |
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252 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4442 |
| Description: |
SOO Line 4442, a veteran, but behind ex SOO 2555, Its still an infant. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:44:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4442(GP38-2) |
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310 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6060 |
| Description: |
A SOO SD60M idles on the Shoreham lead. Looks pretty rough, a window covered with Duct tape and the back has a nice size dent. |
| Photo Date: |
9/30/2006 Upload Date: 9/30/2006 2:49:13 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6060(SD60M) |
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747 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Sittin' at Shoreham |
| Description: |
A Dual Flag painted SD40-2, albeit missing some nose ornaments, sits with an action red SD40-2 and a SOO SD60M. |
| Photo Date: |
9/30/2006 Upload Date: 9/30/2006 2:47:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6059(SD40-2) |
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356 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6028 |
| Description: |
After leaving Humboldt to get set up for 290, we found 2 SD60s sitting at Camden waiting for a light. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:55:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6028(SD60) |
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258 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 1048 |
| Description: |
An AC44 leads 2 UP units across the river. My first sighting of a UP SD70ACe! |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:55:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 1048(AC44CW) |
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426 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 8381 |
| Description: |
A rather dirty ACe sits in the middle of CP 290. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:56:10 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 8381(SD70ACe) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6035 |
| Description: |
A set of SD60s rumble across the river on their way to Humboldt. Ive seen the 6035 three times, and this is my first shot of it! |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:56:44 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6035(SD60) SOO 6052(SD60) |
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455 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 1447 |
| Description: |
SOO 6035 idles as the 1447 rolls up and down performing switching duties. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:02:15 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 1447(MP15AC) SOO 6035(SD60) |
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624 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 2032 |
| Description: |
One of 2 bandits spotted in Saint Paul on this lovely saturday. Great to see these ancient colors. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:02:59 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2032(GP40) |
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388 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4601 |
| Description: |
Still in the old "swoosh" scheme, 4601 idles with another GP40, that one in Milwaukee Road colors still. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:03:50 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4601(GP40) |
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368 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 4620 |
| Description: |
The odd looking 4620 (the rather high overhang with the numberboards) enters Pigs Eye with the 4600 trailing. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:04:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4620(GP40) |
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396 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 2066 |
| Description: |
One of the few bandits left, although this one looks much worse than its siblings, leads a lite power move into the yard. So happy to see this! |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:05:18 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2066(GP40) |
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504 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4438 |
| Description: |
The Ford hauler sits close to the Robert St. Lift bridge. Sadly i couldnt get on the "sunny side". |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:05:48 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4438(GP38-2) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4428 |
| Description: |
SOO 4428 rests outside the roundhouse. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:02:31 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4428(GP38-2) |
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245 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 1535 |
| Description: |
One of a handful of MP15ACs in SOO paint. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:03:14 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 1535(MP15AC) |
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325 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8556 |
| Description: |
The 8556 adds some air to the train and shortly will have a new crew to take this train to Chicago. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:04:07 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8556(AC44CW) |
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279 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4598 |
| Description: |
The modern day "Dolly Sisters" clank past the loaded grain. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:04:39 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4598(GP39-2) |
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547 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Lined Up |
| Description: |
The 4598 scoots past the AC44 as they enter Pigs Eye. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:05:14 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4598(GP39-2) |
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314 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8704 |
| Description: |
One from the first order throttles up for Chicago. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:05:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8704(ES44AC) |
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286 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 1548 |
| Description: |
With its midsection bearing its old owner, the SOO 1548 scoots over the historic Shoreham bridge. You can notice SOO LINE printed on the bridge, one in the old style and one in the new style. |
| Photo Date: |
10/24/2006 Upload Date: 10/25/2006 8:07:52 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 1548(MP15AC) |
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391 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6062 |
| Description: |
The last new purchase the SOO Line made, the 6062. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 1/28/2007 9:41:53 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6062(SD60M) |
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343 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5902 |
| Description: |
A pretty chipped looking CP SD40-2 comes into the Foley Wye with the SOO 6057 behind him. A nice string of EJ&E gons makeup the front of the train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/2006 Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:33:08 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5902(SD40-2) |
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603 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6027 |
| Description: |
The ever so popular 6027 leads the SOO 6044 towards Camden. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/2006 Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:33:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6027(SD60) |
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290 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8729 |
| Description: |
The skyline in the backround looks over the 8729 as it departs Shoreham for Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2006 Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:42:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8729(ES44AC) |
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235 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8773 |
| Description: |
The ES44 is only crawling on its trip from Humboldt. This would definately qualify as breaking it in! |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2006 Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:44:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) |
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364 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6038 |
| Description: |
A pair of red/white SD60s rate this Humboldt bound train. |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 11/20/2006 9:29:40 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6038(SD60) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6038 |
| Description: |
Meeting the 9770, the 6038 slowly drags its short manifest towards the switch, as the 9770 is running on its last notch. |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 11/20/2006 9:30:09 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6038(SD60) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4401 |
| Description: |
A consist to remember. This is actually the road power for this train, and what a sound it made! |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2006 Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:14:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4401(GP38-2) |
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389 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4401 |
| Description: |
With a pretty nice sized train, a pair of geeps, both of SOO heritage, cross the river. Soon, the GP9 will blanket the surrounding areas with grey smoke. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2006 Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:15:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4401(GP38-2) |
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889 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Whoa Nelly |
| Description: |
Showing what its made of, the 4401 and the 8263 throttle up on the Foley Wye. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2006 Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:26:19 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4401(GP38-2) |
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577 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4442 |
| Description: |
A pair of SOO geeps sit beside the fueling racks. |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2006 Upload Date: 12/9/2006 2:02:35 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4442(GP38-2) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6061 |
| Description: |
A pair of Candy Apple SOO units idle next to the infant CP ES44. |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2006 Upload Date: 12/9/2006 2:03:19 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6061(SD60M) |
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607 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 9011 |
| Description: |
A red barn idles with a pair of CP SD40-2s at Pigs Eye. |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2006 Upload Date: 12/9/2006 2:04:07 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 9011(SD40-2F) |
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363 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 5193 |
| Description: |
Units idle under the racks at Saint Paul. |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2006 Upload Date: 12/9/2006 2:04:50 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 5193(SD70M) CP 6044(SD40-2) |
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479 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4509 |
| Description: |
An old Milwaukee Road engine sits by its old home. |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2006 Upload Date: 12/9/2006 2:05:39 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4509(GP38-2) |
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345 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4649 |
| Description: |
Still a rumor, but the UP was all over the CP today. Could be a coincidence, but Im not liking the signs... |
| Photo Date: |
12/9/2006 Upload Date: 12/9/2006 2:06:19 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 4649(SD70M) |
| Views: |
248 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6050 |
| Description: |
A single SD60 waits for a pair of multimark SD40-2s to clear the main. |
| Photo Date: |
12/28/2006 Upload Date: 12/28/2006 6:41:51 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6050(SD60) |
| Views: |
223 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6050 |
| Description: |
6050 shown here with a short manifest is waiting in the hole for an eastbounder. |
| Photo Date: |
12/28/2006 Upload Date: 12/28/2006 6:42:18 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6050(SD60) |
| Views: |
168 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8707 |
| Description: |
A manifest comes through the wye with a snow ridden GEVO leading the 5629. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2007 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 1:34:17 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8707(ES44AC) |
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341 Comments: 0 |
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