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Dates:12/1/1978 - 12/1/1978
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1140-23 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-23 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Connecting steam line after switching cars on last Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:22:41 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  136   Comments: 0
1140-24 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-24 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead next to last westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:23:02 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
1140-25 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-25 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead next to last westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:23:20 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  403   Comments: 0
1140-26 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-26 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:23:43 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  470   Comments: 0
1140-27 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-27 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Among the well-wishers was Garrison Keillor, a longtime railroad buff who broadcast his Minnesota Public Radio morning show from the station in honor of the event.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:24:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  625   Comments: 0
1140-27a Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-27a Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Cropped copy of 1140-27. Among the well-wishers was Garrison Keillor, a longtime railroad buff who broadcast his Minnesota Public Radio morning show from the station in honor of the event.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:24:33 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  586   Comments: 0
1140-28 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-28 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Baggage car on final westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:24:53 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  331   Comments: 0
1140-29 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-29 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:25:15 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  744   Comments: 0
1140-30 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-30 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:25:33 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
1140-32 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-32 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:25:57 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
1140-33 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1140-33 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:26:18 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  529   Comments: 1
1141-01 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-01 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead next to the last westbound Empire Builder.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:08:59 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  588   Comments: 0
1141-02 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-02 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead next to the last westbound Empire Builder.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:09:20 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR) AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  846   Comments: 0
1141-03 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-03 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead departs next to the still-loading last westbound Empire Builder.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:09:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR) AMTK 235(F40PHR)
Views:  484   Comments: 0
1141-04 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-04 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead departs.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:09:59 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
1141-05 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-05 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead departs.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:10:20 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
1141-06 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-06 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead departs.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:10:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  1094   Comments: 0
1141-07 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-07 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead departs.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:10:58 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
1141-08 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-08 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Last northbound Arrowhead departs.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:11:18 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 234(F40PHR)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
1141-10 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-10 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:11:38 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  482   Comments: 0
1141-11 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-11 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:11:57 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
1141-12 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-12 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:12:22 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
1141-13 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-13 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:12:41 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
1141-14 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-14 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:13:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
1141-15 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-15 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:13:19 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
1141-16 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-16 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:13:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 235(F40PHR) AMTK 239(F40PHR)
Views:  492   Comments: 0
1141-17 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-17 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:14:02 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 0
1141-18 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-18 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder. Note Telltales.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:14:22 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  135   Comments: 0
1141-19 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-19 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:14:41 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  156   Comments: 0
1141-20 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-20 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:15:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  133   Comments: 0
1141-21 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-21 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:15:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  654   Comments: 0
1141-22 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-22 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:15:52 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 0
1141-23 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-23 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:16:14 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  224   Comments: 0
1141-24 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-24 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Final departure of westbound Empire Builder
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:16:33 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  267   Comments: 0
1141-25 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-25 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Platform 9-10. After deparure of the last morning train, the final wisps of aromatic hotel steam waft out. In the afternoon the scene will be steam-free and sterile, looking like metophorical death.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:01:48 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  406   Comments: 0
1141-26 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-26 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Tracks 8-9. Hotel steam is turned off.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:02:09 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  460   Comments: 0
1141-27 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-27 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Looking towards post office annex above depot tracks on reinforced stilts. Hotel steam is turned off but ice formations remain.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:02:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  279   Comments: 0
1141-28 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-28 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  Large columns are beneath Hennepin Ave & depot headhouse. Hotel steam is turned off but ice formations remain.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:02:56 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  329   Comments: 0
1141-29 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-29 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  After depot closed, baggage carts collect out front for transport to new Midway Station.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:03:17 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  286   Comments: 0
1141-30 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-30 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  After depot closed in the morning, this sign appeared on the front door.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:03:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  552   Comments: 0
1141-31 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-31 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 10/16/2008 11:47:13 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  411   Comments: 0
1141-32 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-32 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 10/16/2008 11:47:30 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  267   Comments: 0
1141-33 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Title:  1141-33 Mpls GN Depot Finale March 1, 1978
Description:  GN Ry property marker on front sidewalk adjacent to Hennepin Ave
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 2:04:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  396   Comments: 0
1141-34 Business car BN Mississippi River & heater car BN 18 spotted at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Title:  1141-34 Business car BN Mississippi River & heater car BN 18 spotted at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:35:06 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  BN 18(Heater Car)
Views:  1352   Comments: 0
1141-35 New Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Title:  1141-35 New Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:36:02 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  217   Comments: 0
1141-36 MILW X918082 on MN Transfer near Amtrak Midway Station
Title:  1141-36 MILW X918082 on MN Transfer near Amtrak Midway Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:44:08 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  317   Comments: 0
1141-37 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Title:  1141-37 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:37:01 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Winter,Night,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 232(F40PHR)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
1142-01 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Title:  1142-01 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:37:32 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Winter,Night,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 232(F40PHR)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
1142-02 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Title:  1142-02 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:38:25 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Winter,Night,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 232(F40PHR)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
1142-04 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Title:  1142-04 Arrival of first westbound Twin Cities Hiawatha at new Amtrak Midway Station on first day of operation
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 11/8/2009 9:39:31 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Winter,Night,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 232(F40PHR)
Views:  345   Comments: 0


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