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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:11/17/2009 - 3/2/2010
Album Info:Shots of the WC Transfer in the Twin Cities area. There will also be some shots from WI mixed in from time to time.
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CN 5687
Title:  CN 5687
Description:  Trailing on L517 is CN 5687 with IC 1039 leading.
Photo Date:  1/20/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:09:50 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5687(SD75I)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Bright Night
Title:  Bright Night
Description:  On my way home from Bethel, I decided to swing by get a shot of L516 before irot departed fm New Brighton. Thankfully, the IC was leading!
Photo Date:  1/20/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:08:59 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1039(SD70) CN 5687(SD75I)
Views:  288   Comments: 2
Standard Cab Leading
Title:  Standard Cab Leading
Description:  Today, class got out early and I was fortunate enough to hear L517 blowing its horn at Lexington Ave. So I hurried over to New Brighton and was able to catch it before the transfer crew took over.
Photo Date:  1/20/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:09:11 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 1039(SD70) CN 5687(SD75I)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
Some Action Before Class
Title:  Some Action Before Class
Description:  CN C44-9W 2559 rolls past Bethel University as it nears the end of its run at New Brighton. Trailing is a classic CN SD40-2W. My J term class started at 1:00 PM, and I was able to catch L517 around 12:20, a good way to start off the school day.
Photo Date:  1/21/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:10:23 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2559(C44-9W) CN 5356(SD40-2W)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Classic Power
Title:  Classic Power
Description:  An SD40-2W in the North American Scheme waits for a crew to take it east. Notice the paint chipping around the North American logo.
Photo Date:  1/21/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:11:05 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5356(SD40-2W) CN 2559(C44-9W)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
Late L516
Title:  Late L516
Description:  Due to crew shortages and train delays, L516 is going to be departing New Brighton about 12 hours later then usual. Here, two CN units idle away in run three before the crew gets on board.
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:13:06 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2585(C44-9W) CN 2575(C44-9W)
Views:  408   Comments: 1
Rounding Foley Wye
Title:  Rounding Foley Wye
Description:  GTW 5849 brings the WC Transfer on Foley Wye as it heads towards the loop track so it can get into Northtown. I still can't get over how well that GT unit looked.
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:17:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  484   Comments: 2
Down the Highline
Title:  Down the Highline
Description:  GTW 5849, a former P&LE unit, leads the WC Transfer down the Highline and towards Foley Wye so they can get into Northtown. The paint on the GT was holding up great too!
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:15:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  387   Comments: 3
Heading down to Northtown
Title:  Heading down to Northtown
Description:  A great looking GT unit leads todays WC Transfer down to Northtown Yard just before the shade hits the lead unit. The 5849 is a former P&LE unit.
Photo Date:  1/27/2010  Upload Date: 1/27/2010 10:15:03 PM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  GTW 5849(GP38-2) CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  393   Comments: 2
CN 5534 Roster
Title:  CN 5534 Roster
Description:  A roster shot of the CN 5534 as it waits for a fresh crew to take it east.
Photo Date:  1/28/2010  Upload Date: 1/28/2010 8:31:33 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5534(SD60F)
Views:  245   Comments: 2
Running Late Again
Title:  Running Late Again
Description:  L516 will be getting out of town late again due to crew shortages and problems related to the cold. At least it provided a chance to get a well lit shot.
Photo Date:  1/28/2010  Upload Date: 1/28/2010 8:29:21 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5534(SD60F) GTW 5849(GP38-2)
Views:  303   Comments: 2
BC Rail 4614
Title:  BC Rail 4614
Description:  Rear roster shot of BC Rail 4614 as it trails at New Brighton after coming in on L517.
Photo Date:  1/31/2010  Upload Date: 2/4/2010 4:16:02 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4614(C40-8M)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
Ready to go
Title:  Ready to go
Description:  After getting a new crew on board, L517 had now become 506, better known as the WC Transfer.
Photo Date:  1/31/2010  Upload Date: 2/4/2010 4:17:06 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5746(SD75I) BCOL 4614(C40-8M)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
Getting into town
Title:  Getting into town
Description:  L517 is just getting into town and will stop just short of the diamond so the MNNR can cross.
Photo Date:  2/2/2010  Upload Date: 2/4/2010 4:21:16 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2504(C44-9WL)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Benefits of College
Title:  Benefits of College
Description:  Ahh, one of the benefits of going to Bethel University, having the Withrow Sub right behind it. After class I headed over to Victoria St to check the signals, and thankfully the one on the main was green! About 20 minutes later L517 came roaring by with a great looking BC Rail unit leading.
Photo Date:  2/3/2010  Upload Date: 2/4/2010 4:16:13 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4616(C40-8M) CN 5707(SD75I)
Views:  382   Comments: 3
CN 5707
Title:  CN 5707
Description:  Roster shot of CN 5707 waiting to go at New Brighton.
Photo Date:  2/3/2010  Upload Date: 2/4/2010 4:26:29 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5707(SD75I)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Train L517 Coming By
Title:  Train L517 Coming By
Description:  CN 5737 leads todays L517 as it races past Cardigan East with a Dash 9 trailing. I standing where the old main used to be before Rice St was rebuilt.
Photo Date:  2/4/2010  Upload Date: 2/5/2010 12:23:02 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5737(SD75I)
Views:  270   Comments: 1
Memorable Moment
Title:  Memorable Moment
Description:  Every picture has a story behind it, and this one is no exception. As usual, after class I went and checked the lights at Victoria St and thankfully it was green. So I decided to head over to Lexington Industrial Park to take advantage of the snow that was coming down. It wasn't long before I heard a low ominous bass off in the distance, shortly after I heard the distinctive sound of a horn. After a few minutes I then heard the low bass get much louder, a sure sign L517 was at Cardigan West climbing up grade. It got louder and more rich as the power got closer, it sounded like an older EMD, and was music to my ears. However, I still didn't know what the power was until I saw the gates at Lexington Ave drop and the lead unit exposed itself. Seconds later I got the shot you see above. It just goes to show that patience is well worth it!
Photo Date:  2/5/2010  Upload Date: 2/9/2010 12:59:01 AM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5267(SD40-2W) CN 5707(SD75I)
Views:  401   Comments: 1
Doing Track Speed
Title:  Doing Track Speed
Description:  After catching L516 at White Bear Lake, I decided to make a go for the High Bridge at Somerset. Traffic wasn't on my side for that, so I headed over to New Richmond to capture this shot. I'm sure happy I got this shot here as the two GEs came by at track speed.
Photo Date:  2/7/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 7:10:34 PM
Location:  New Richmond, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2585(C44-9W) CN 2575(C44-9W)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
Daylight Apperance
Title:  Daylight Apperance
Description:  Train L516 heads through White Bear Lake with two big GEs for power. This train was running about 12 hours behind its usual time due to a derailment in Stevens Point, thus making a rare daylight apperance.
Photo Date:  2/7/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 7:10:17 PM
Location:  White Bear Lake, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2575(C44-9W) CN 2585(C44-9W)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
WC Transfer Part Two
Title:  WC Transfer Part Two
Description:  Again, thanks to my college schedule this shot was able to happen. I had just got out of class at 1:40 when I heard a horn, and a very short time later I saw L517 blasting by Bethel. It turned out this was second WC Transfer of the day, I believe the crews of 516/517 swapped trains at Somerset which allowed this to happen.
Photo Date:  2/8/2010  Upload Date: 2/9/2010 1:16:29 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2575(C44-9W) CN 2585(C44-9W)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
One the move again
Title:  One the move again
Description:  Since the gates at 37th are currently deactivated, the conductor needs to manually activate them. After the gates were down, the WC Transfer gets moving again.
Photo Date:  2/8/2010  Upload Date: 2/9/2010 1:13:22 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5707(SD75I) CN 5267(SD40-2W)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Snowing day on Shoreham Hill
Title:  Snowing day on Shoreham Hill
Description:  The WC transfer comes up to 37th and Stinson Ave while a heavy amount of snow comes down. While the snow helps to make for a nice picture, it makes it tough to get a clear shot. The camera tries to focus on the snow, rather then the power.
Photo Date:  2/8/2010  Upload Date: 2/9/2010 1:12:10 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5707(SD75I) CN 5267(SD40-2W)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Down the Middle
Title:  Down the Middle
Description:  After departing from New Brighton, L516 is seen ducking under May Ave North as it heads past MP 430 on the CN Minneapolis Sub. CN 2585 is the trailing GE.
Photo Date:  2/9/2010  Upload Date: 2/9/2010 12:46:06 PM
Location:  Withrow, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2575(C44-9W)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
WC 3024
Title:  WC 3024
Description:  The WC Transfer actually has a WC leader today! Here its seen coming down Shoreham Hill after it has just crossed Central Ave in the background.
Photo Date:  2/12/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:02:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 3024(GP40)
Views:  118   Comments: 1
On the High Line
Title:  On the High Line
Description:  My last shot I got of the 3024 was as it was coming down the High Line, and getting lined up for Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  2/12/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:01:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 3024(GP40)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
After school treat
Title:  After school treat
Description:  I was on my way home after school when I saw the top fans of an EMD unit. So I took a closer look and saw that it was of a WC unit! This is the first time a WC unit has been in 11 months.
Photo Date:  2/12/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:01:41 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  WC 3024(GP40)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Stunning Surprise
Title:  Stunning Surprise
Description:  Wow, what a great way to end the week! After a slow day at school, my day went from sad to glad as soon as I saw a WC GP40 leading the WC Transfer. Here WC 3024 is seen leading L506 (WC Transfer) down to Humboldt Yard as its about to head under Silver Lake Road. This was the first WC unit down here since March 1st, 2009.
Photo Date:  2/12/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:01:31 PM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 3024(GP40)
Views:  564   Comments: 11
CN 2553
Title:  CN 2553
Description:  Rear end roster shot of the CN 2553 as it waits to go to work on the WC Transfer.
Photo Date:  2/14/2010  Upload Date: 2/17/2010 12:01:19 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2553(C44-9W)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Valentines Day
Title:  Valentines Day
Description:  This was the highlight of my Valentines day, shooting a pair of GEs on the transfer. The rest of the day was spent at college studying and buried in books.
Photo Date:  2/14/2010  Upload Date: 2/16/2010 11:59:59 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2612(C44-9W) CN 2553(C44-9W)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
Late Night Treat
Title:  Late Night Treat
Description:  After class, as usual, I swung by the pole yards to see if L516 had departed yet. Thankfully it hadn't, and it had a great leader too!
Photo Date:  2/15/2010  Upload Date: 2/16/2010 11:57:14 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 6005(SD40-2Q) CN 5707(SD75I)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
Coming down the line
Title:  Coming down the line
Description:  After having to head out to WI to dog catch the crew of L517, the WC is seen heading down to the CP and BN at 37th and Stinson Ave NE. This was one of the best things of my day, earlier the cars electrical system decided to die.
Photo Date:  2/16/2010  Upload Date: 2/17/2010 12:02:34 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5650(SD75I)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Putting the Commercials Away
Title:  Putting the Commercials Away
Description:  Two CN units back down the west wye to put the Commercial Cars away as the WC goes to work.
Photo Date:  2/17/2010  Upload Date: 2/20/2010 1:17:36 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5707(SD75I) CN 6005(SD40-2Q)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
CN 6005
Title:  CN 6005
Description:  A nice looking rebuilt CN SD40 trails on the transfer today. I wish more of these units would make their way down here.
Photo Date:  2/17/2010  Upload Date: 2/20/2010 1:17:53 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 6005(SD40-2Q)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
Cardigan West
Title:  Cardigan West
Description:  L517 is running on time today as it's seen rumbling past Cardigan West with a GE leading.
Photo Date:  2/18/2010  Upload Date: 2/20/2010 2:04:57 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2696(C44-9W) IC 1003(SD70)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
One unit wonder
Title:  One unit wonder
Description:  IC 1003 brings the Transfer down to Humboldt and Northtown. CN 2696 was cut off at New Brighton, and a differnent crew took it Chippewa Falls.
Photo Date:  2/18/2010  Upload Date: 2/20/2010 2:07:38 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 1003(SD70)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
CN 2596
Title:  CN 2596
Description:  CN 2596 trails the 2298 as they start to put the Commercials cars away.
Photo Date:  2/20/2010  Upload Date: 2/20/2010 6:40:19 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2596(C44-9W)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
CN 2449
Title:  CN 2449
Description:  Roster shot of CN 2449 as it moves around the yard at New Brighton.
Photo Date:  2/21/2010  Upload Date: 2/22/2010 1:06:26 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2449(C40-8M)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Picking up the CPs
Title:  Picking up the CPs
Description:  Since the WC didn't have enough time to get the CPs handed off yesterday, they had to be put in the Commercials Yard. Today, the WC is picking up their CP cars from yesterday so the can be handed off today.
Photo Date:  2/21/2010  Upload Date: 2/22/2010 1:02:07 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 2711(C44-9W) CN 2449(C40-8M)
Views:  186   Comments: 1
Air Test
Title:  Air Test
Description:  After making a joint with the CPs, the conductor walks the cars to complete the air test before they head down to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  2/21/2010  Upload Date: 2/22/2010 12:59:36 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 2711(C44-9W) CN 2449(C40-8M)
Views:  180   Comments: 1
L506
Title:  L506
Description:  After getting a new crew, L506 starts to go to work with an ES44 and Dash 9 for power.
Photo Date:  2/22/2010  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 12:39:04 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2298(ES44DC) CN 2596(C44-9W)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Done for the Day
Title:  Done for the Day
Description:  After having a good day handing off cars, the WC Transfer is done for the day. All that needs to be done is to put on some hand brakes, and the crew can call it a day.
Photo Date:  2/22/2010  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 12:42:28 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2596(C44-9W) CN 2298(ES44DC)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
Coming in under Cloudy Skies
Title:  Coming in under Cloudy Skies
Description:  L517 rolls into town on time with an IC 27XX series unit in the lead with some clouds looming overhead.
Photo Date:  2/23/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:44:48 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 2711(C44-9W)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
Up to Town Homes
Title:  Up to Town Homes
Description:  Due to the transfer having to clear the West Wye switch, it pulled up to Town Homes crossing and came up just far enough for this picture before shoving back.
Photo Date:  2/25/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:45:45 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2257(ES44DC)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
Just in time!
Title:  Just in time!
Description:  We all have those close calls, this time it was in terms of battery life. Not even 10 seconds after I got his shot, the camera battery died. Had I waited longer I wouldn't have been able to shoot this old gem.
Photo Date:  2/27/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:47:36 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5265(SD40-2W)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Onto the BN
Title:  Onto the BN
Description:  After coming up and out of Humboldt Yard, the IC duo is now on the way to Northtowns "R" Yard. It sure was nice to see a matched pair of these again.
Photo Date:  2/28/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:49:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1025(SD70) IC 1036(SD70)
Views:  222   Comments: 1
IC 1036
Title:  IC 1036
Description:  In the last light of the day, the WC Transfer performs some switch moves before doubling up, and heading out to the main. This was the first time in about a year that two IC SD70s were on the Transfer. Ironically, the two ICs that were paired up today, were the very same two that were paired up a year ago
Photo Date:  2/28/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:50:02 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1036(SD70)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
IC 10XX Pair
Title:  IC 10XX Pair
Description:  After clearing Stinson, the two ICs wasted little time coming down the hill as they came up to Johnson St. Ne.
Photo Date:  3/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:53:46 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1025(SD70) IC 1036(SD70)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
Humming down to Northtown
Title:  Humming down to Northtown
Description:  The two IC SD70s were really humming as they came by on the way to Northtown. Picture was taken from a huge snow bank.
Photo Date:  3/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:52:46 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1025(SD70) IC 1036(SD70)
Views:  147   Comments: 2


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