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By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:6/3/2007 - 3/31/2007
Album Info:SOO and CP power in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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SOO 4510
Title:  SOO 4510
Description:  Bell would be proud.... Still rolling around, 22 years later...
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:31:47 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4510(GP38-2)
Views:  837   Comments: 0
SOO 4415
Title:  SOO 4415
Description:  Four SOO Units idle over the weekend while an MP15AC toils with switching duties.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:32:50 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
KCS 4001
Title:  KCS 4001
Description:  A KCS SD70ACe in a crowd of other foriegn units at Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:33:36 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  KCS 4001(SD70ACe)
Views:  490   Comments: 0
CP 1447
Title:  CP 1447
Description:  CP 1447 wakes up near the roundhouse.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:34:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 1447(MP15AC)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
SOO 1532
Title:  SOO 1532
Description:  SOO 1532 sits out in the rain waiting for an inspection.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:34:43 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 1532(MP15AC)
Views:  694   Comments: 1
SOO 4603
Title:  SOO 4603
Description:  The 4603 waits with another Geep at the shops.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:35:53 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4603(GP40)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
SOO 4506
Title:  SOO 4506
Description:  An employee looks over the 4506 with the safety banner looming overhead.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:36:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4506(GP38-2)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
CP 4407
Title:  CP 4407
Description:  One of only a handful of 44XXs painted in CP paint.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 5:41:20 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
SOO 2403
Title:  SOO 2403
Description:  Stored at Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 4/5/2007 3:23:20 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2403(GP9)
Views:  496   Comments: 0
SOO 775
Title:  SOO 775
Description:  Not sure what the fate of the 775 will be.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:14:12 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 775(SD40-2)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
SOO 1551
Title:  SOO 1551
Description:  Milwaukee Road now showing right through the patch.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:14:46 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  218   Comments: 1
SOO 4412
Title:  SOO 4412
Description:  A pair of SOO Geeps, both still in great paint, idle waiting for the call.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:15:19 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4412(GP38-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 1
SOO 6042
Title:  SOO 6042
Description:  A pair of SD60s idle beside a pair of AC44s under the racks.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:15:58 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6042(SD60)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
CP 777
Title:  CP 777
Description:  Another ex SOO Line SD40-2 sitting around the shops.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:16:59 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 777(SD40-2)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
SOO 4409
Title:  SOO 4409
Description:  Very quiet around the shops this morning.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:17:34 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4409(GP38-2)
Views:  455   Comments: 0
CP 5956
Title:  CP 5956
Description:  Three CP units wait for duty.
Photo Date:  4/5/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 9:18:21 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5956(SD40-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
SOO 6023
Title:  SOO 6023
Description:  A sight for sore eyes! The Dresser Turn nearing Humboldt, with three SOOs! 6061 and 4514 are trailing.
Photo Date:  4/20/2007  Upload Date: 4/20/2007 8:56:55 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6023(SD60)
Views:  392   Comments: 1
CP 599
Title:  CP 599
Description:  Definately my favorite style SD70M, but would prefer it in CSX paint. CP train bound for Humboldt.
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:14:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  UP 5163(SD70M)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
CP 8629
Title:  CP 8629
Description:  A set of AC44s lug a grain train towards the Mississippi while Douglas Hildebrandt films.
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:15:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8629(AC44CW)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
CP 8546
Title:  CP 8546
Description:  One of four CP trains this morning finds one of a handful leased BNSF SD40-2s trailing.
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:16:31 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8546(AC44CW)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
BNSF 7014
Title:  BNSF 7014
Description:  Leased to the CP for a while, BNSF 7014 still kickin it in Green!
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:18:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7014(SD40-2)
Views:  330   Comments: 1
SOO 6054
Title:  SOO 6054
Description:  A pair of matched SD60s (6054 and 6053) bring a short train through Shoreham with Tony (A friend of mine) as the conductor!
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:19:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6054(SD60)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
SOO 6054
Title:  SOO 6054
Description:  Two sisters lead a short frieght to Humboldt, with a nice wave from the conductor!
Photo Date:  4/21/2007  Upload Date: 4/21/2007 1:20:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6054(SD60)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
CP 8635
Title:  CP 8635
Description:  A set of AC44s lead a sulfer load up the hill while crossing the Mississippi.
Photo Date:  4/28/2007  Upload Date: 4/29/2007 9:48:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8635(AC44CW)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
CSX 7327
Title:  CSX 7327
Description:  Sandwiched between two AC44s.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:00:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 7327(C40-8W)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
CP 8519
Title:  CP 8519
Description:  Three GEs scoot across the mississippi on the rear of a frieght.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:02:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8519(AC44CW)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
CP 8519
Title:  CP 8519
Description:  Now at Humboldt, ready to pull off the cars and head to Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:02:47 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8519(AC44CW)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
BNSF 5296
Title:  BNSF 5296
Description:  A ratty C44-9W leading another CP Pipe train.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:06:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  BNSF 5296(C44-9W)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
CP 8772
Title:  CP 8772
Description:  CP train 290, with its usual UP power, waits for the WC and a grain train before it will get the light to Saint Paul. Loved seeing the HLCX tunnel motor.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:04:31 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8772(ES44AC)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
CP 5936
Title:  CP 5936
Description:  A unique spot to shoot this grain train. This is right by Lyndale Ave, and he just crossed the Mississippi River.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:05:12 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5936(SD40-2)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
CP 8772
Title:  CP 8772
Description:  After waiting about 45 minutes at Humboldt, CP 496 squeals around the Foley Wye with a hefty train.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:07:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8772(ES44AC)
Views:  644   Comments: 2
Rent A Wreck
Title:  Rent A Wreck
Description:  A very nice looking patch for once. Looks as if they just took the nose lights out of the nose and used the same one for the current placement.
Photo Date:  5/12/2007  Upload Date: 5/12/2007 3:07:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  HLCX 6132(SD40T-2)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
CP 8520
Title:  CP 8520
Description:  A visitor to BNSF rails, a CP train passes Osborne Road on its way to Saint Paul with a sparkling AC44 trailing.
Photo Date:  5/19/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2007 12:35:53 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8520(AC44CW)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
CSX 5389
Title:  CSX 5389
Description:  A CP sulfer train with a set of rather new GEVOs for power. Alex Tomes, the engineer, poses in front just before dark.
Photo Date:  5/20/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2007 10:37:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 5389(ES44DC)
Views:  434   Comments: 1
CSX 5389
Title:  CSX 5389
Description:  Stopped at Frieght House crossing, the set of CSX units idle under the setting sky.
Photo Date:  5/20/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2007 10:38:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CSX 5389(ES44DC)
Views:  456   Comments: 0
CP 6060
Title:  CP 6060
Description:  The conductor climbs down from the engine while Alex waits for the switch to be lined. About 5 minutes after the rock train hid in the yard, the Camden Job comes in behind.
Photo Date:  5/21/2007  Upload Date: 5/21/2007 8:57:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 6060(SD40-2)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
Bandito
Title:  Bandito
Description:  Now trail only, but still photo worthy. Im glad these are still rolling around untouched (well, CP red anyway).
Photo Date:  5/21/2007  Upload Date: 5/21/2007 8:57:53 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2016(GP40)
Views:  605   Comments: 0
SOO 4415
Title:  SOO 4415
Description:  A pair of red and white GP38-2s are lined into the yard in the late evening with the Camden Job.
Photo Date:  5/21/2007  Upload Date: 5/21/2007 8:58:31 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 1
SOO 4415
Title:  SOO 4415
Description:  What year is it anyway? The Camden rolls into the yard in the late evening.
Photo Date:  5/21/2007  Upload Date: 5/21/2007 8:59:05 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 1
CP 8708
Title:  CP 8708
Description:  A single GEVO runs to Glenwood with a sulfer train. Just west of Humboldt @ Azelia Ave.
Photo Date:  5/25/2007  Upload Date: 5/25/2007 7:09:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8708(ES44AC)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
SOO 4648
Title:  SOO 4648
Description:  SOO 4648 rides along with a pair of CP GEs and a ex Milwaukee GP40.
Photo Date:  5/25/2007  Upload Date: 5/25/2007 7:10:42 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4648(GP40)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
SOO 2026
Title:  SOO 2026
Description:  Crusty and faded, but still intact is one of the Milwaukee Roads signature number plates.
Photo Date:  5/25/2007  Upload Date: 5/25/2007 7:11:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2026(GP40)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
CP 8818
Title:  CP 8818
Description:  Still pretty shiny, CP 8818 leads 3 counterparts past Azelia Ave with Alex Thomes at the throttle.
Photo Date:  5/25/2007  Upload Date: 5/25/2007 7:11:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8818(ES44AC)
Views:  272   Comments: 1
SOO 2026
Title:  SOO 2026
Description:  One of the lucky ones not to be trail only.
Photo Date:  5/25/2007  Upload Date: 5/25/2007 7:12:12 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2026(GP40)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
Another GEVO
Title:  Another GEVO
Description:  CP University, to the left the Highline goes towards New Brighton, and the track that the 8760 is to Shoreham/Humboldt.
Photo Date:  5/26/2007  Upload Date: 5/26/2007 3:25:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8760(ES44AC)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
SOO 6038
Title:  SOO 6038
Description:  A trip back to better times, a pair of red/white SD60s used to be rampant. After 6000-6020 were sold, this was no longer commonplace.
Photo Date:  5/26/2007  Upload Date: 5/26/2007 3:27:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6038(SD60)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
SOO 6025
Title:  SOO 6025
Description:  This was involved in the wreck with the 6030 a few years back. CP promptly repainted the nose (or definately replaced it) and gave it a new red sill stripe on the Engineers side.
Photo Date:  5/26/2007  Upload Date: 5/26/2007 3:28:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6025(SD60)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
SOO 6025
Title:  SOO 6025
Description:  CP at their best, repainting where the damage was.
Photo Date:  5/26/2007  Upload Date: 5/26/2007 3:28:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6025(SD60)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
SOO 6032
Title:  SOO 6032
Description:  A nice pair of SD60s are dwarfed by the Minneapolis Skyline early on a beautiful morning.
Photo Date:  5/27/2007  Upload Date: 5/27/2007 10:44:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6032(SD60)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
SOO 6062
Title:  SOO 6062
Description:  Another set of SOO units run through Shoreham with a frieght bound for Humboldt.
Photo Date:  5/27/2007  Upload Date: 5/27/2007 10:45:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6062(SD60M)
Views:  408   Comments: 0


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