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| Title: |
SOO 1537 |
| Description: |
The top end job shuffles around some loose ends during a light flurry. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:02:16 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 1537(MP15AC) |
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329 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
CP 4613 |
| Description: |
A fresh GP40 is with another recent repaint, CP 4432. These are some of the sharpest Geeps IMO. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:02:45 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4613(GP40) |
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507 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 4432 |
| Description: |
A glittery GP38-2 sits in the shop tracks after getting returned to the CP in fresh Red! |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:03:15 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4432(GP38-2) |
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301 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
True SOO |
| Description: |
One of the few left on the CP's active roster, the former SOO 757-SOO 789 slot has nearly been wiped out in the last few years. But, today the 779 is getting a little attention, along with the new kid of the group, CP 6060. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:03:59 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 779(SD40-2) CP 6060(SD40-2) |
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740 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Waiting for the Doc |
| Description: |
Two very different SOO schemes show many similarities, including the font and numberboard text. Thats about the only thing that these two share, other than the builder and roadname. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:05:05 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 4445(GP38-2) SOO 1543(MP15AC) |
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397 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Worn |
| Description: |
With these scheduled for paint, the SOO reign will finally evaporate, atleast in terms of color. These keep their same road number and generally their original numberboards, so they wont be completely rid of their heritage. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:05:35 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 4425(GP38-2) |
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293 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 2041 |
| Description: |
The tired 2041, one of the few Bandits left unpainted. With three Geeps done within the last few weeks, this may be my last time seeing this one. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:06:05 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 2041(GP40) |
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275 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 9652 |
| Description: |
Two of the crappiest units head up the steep grade en-route to Shoreham, and eventually Glenwood. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2009 Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:06:49 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 9652(AC44CW) |
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321 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 496 |
| Description: |
Once famous for foriegn power and monster lashups, Train 496 has been "just another" for quite some time now, and today is no different. SOO 6055 is the 3rd motor. |
| Photo Date: |
2/22/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:30:23 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 8857(ES44AC) |
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284 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A sad time |
| Description: |
While seeing four elephant style units is neat, the truth is that there are only two. The last two SD40-2's are shutdown, and have tarps over their exhaust stacks. |
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2/25/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:31:18 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 1059(AC44CW) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5933 |
| Description: |
The tarp tells the story all too well. Only along for the ride. |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:31:55 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5933(SD40-2) |
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280 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dead and Drained |
| Description: |
A unit which I'm quite familiar with is scene here dead in tow. I've shot this unit plenty of times, and this may be my last. |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:32:28 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5907(SD40-2) |
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260 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ford Hauler |
| Description: |
The 4446 finally arrives at the small yard in West Saint Paul with only one Auto Parts car. Who knows, this may be the first and last time that I actually shoot the Ford Hauler. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 9:00:03 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4446(GP38-2) |
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332 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
HAT |
| Description: |
The HAT heads for Humboldt with a pair of Hockey Stick SD60's. Later in the morning, these two would be on the Shoreham-SOO. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 8:58:52 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6028(SD60) |
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156 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4446 |
| Description: |
The Ford Hauler tiptoes across the ancient timber trestle while enroute to hand off one, just one, auto parts car. A few hours later he will come back with 11 autoracks. Not sure if they were loaded. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 8:59:28 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4446(GP38-2) |
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327 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 496 |
| Description: |
Rounding the curve with a pair of matched sets, CP 496 continues on towards Saint Paul. Notice the new trucks on the 9624. |
| Photo Date: |
3/14/2009 Upload Date: 3/15/2009 3:52:36 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 9624(AC44CW) |
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310 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Crazy 8's |
| Description: |
Two GEVO's are in charge of the 293 this day. |
| Photo Date: |
3/14/2009 Upload Date: 3/15/2009 3:53:58 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8888(ES44AC) |
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478 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 490 |
| Description: |
Two plain janes are continuing on after they were recrewed at Humboldt. The baretables on the head end will be set out at Shoreham. |
| Photo Date: |
3/14/2009 Upload Date: 3/15/2009 3:51:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 9622(AC44CW) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4418 |
| Description: |
Starting out the day by catching the Camden Job coming in with a pair of SOO Geeps. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:27:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4418(GP38-2) |
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258 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The Last |
| Description: |
CP 4613 and 4608 (both ex Milwaukee Road) run through the siding at Cardigan West with one car. This is Transfer One's last run, abolished indefinitely. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:32:23 PM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4613(GP40) |
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364 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
One Last Run |
| Description: |
Transfer One heads back to Saint Paul empty handed, and with two Milwaukee Geep 40's. Not exactly the way to end a job that has been around for atleast 40 years (known as Transfer One) on the Soo Line. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:32:55 PM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4613(GP40) |
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425 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6028 |
| Description: |
Ready to head for the Loop at Shoreham with the BN Transfer. EDIT: Since this shot was taken, the CP has abolished this job. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:28:35 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6028(SD60) |
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160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6058 |
| Description: |
After the few famous runs on the CSX in Ohio, the SOO 6058 is resting back home at the Saint Paul shops. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:29:58 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6058(SD60M) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 6091 |
| Description: |
Its been awhile! The last *and one of the first!* IC&E train I was able to shoot, Train 940 for Mason City, had the 6211 and this unit for power on September 1st, 2008. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:30:59 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6091(SD40-3) |
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364 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
ICE 6214 |
| Description: |
Another unit which I've shared history with sits on the West End of the power set. The 6214 was the NREX 5682, and was lensed by me over two and a half years ago at the BN's Northtown Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:31:45 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
ICE 6214(SD40-2) |
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305 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP-BN |
| Description: |
The Saint Paul transfer hauls Eastward with a short cut, enabling the crew to isolate the 6069 leaving all of the work for the SD60. |
| Photo Date: |
4/4/2009 Upload Date: 4/6/2009 10:41:15 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6069(SD40-2) |
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319 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bald Eagle |
| Description: |
The Dresser slams the diamond at Bald Eagle, heading East on the former SOO Line. |
| Photo Date: |
4/12/2009 Upload Date: 4/18/2009 1:40:54 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4609(GP40) |
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456 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 3015 |
| Description: |
The last of three Geeps on the Dresser this afternoon. |
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4/12/2009 Upload Date: 4/18/2009 1:41:24 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 3015(GP38AC) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 6064 |
| Description: |
Soldiering on, even during this economy. With the SD60's being stored, hopeful more SD40-2's will fill in. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 7:35:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6064(SD40-2) |
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257 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5747 |
| Description: |
Sitting off to the side with another Duece and a pair of GP38-2's. While it looks stored, the other Dash 2 was running so Im pretty sure this is still active despite the board. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:36:37 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5747(SD40-2) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6027 |
| Description: |
A strange monster nowadays, but these three are most likely stored at this point. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:37:14 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6027(SD60) |
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145 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6042 |
| Description: |
The Apple in the middle. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:37:48 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6042(SD60) |
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140 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6044 |
| Description: |
Three 60's lined up, presumably for storage. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:38:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6044(SD60) |
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146 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP-BN |
| Description: |
The Transfer heads into the yard at Pigs eye. I really like this new set of power they are using, two SOO GP38-2's and a pair of CP Dash 2's on the other end. |
| Photo Date: |
4/19/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:39:08 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4428(GP38-2) |
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200 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dead Candy |
| Description: |
Well, besides the fact that the light was horrific, making colors quite bland, the last three SOO SD60's are indeed offline and are headed for Glenwood for storage. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:50:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8807(ES44AC) |
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182 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 6080 |
| Description: |
Two SD40-2's sit near the depot at Humboldt tied down for now. An ugly day, yes, a good consist, yes! |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:51:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6080(SD40-2) |
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308 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 4525 |
| Description: |
Two Candy Geeps, although of a different shade, idle away a rainy Sunday at Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
4/26/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:52:01 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4525(GP38-2) |
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243 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 383 |
| Description: |
Off the BNSF at Daytons Bluff, but originating in Saint Louis, this 383 is now headed West towards Glenwood on the Paynesville Sub. Quite a catch, foriegn power on the Paynesville is rare, not to mention a leader! |
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4/29/2009 Upload Date: 4/29/2009 8:59:44 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 8872(C40-9) |
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248 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 383 |
| Description: |
Swinging off the Mississippi River bridge at Camden, Train 383 is nearing Humboldt with a nice leader under gloomy skies. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2009 Upload Date: 4/29/2009 9:00:26 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 8872(C40-9) |
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246 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4447 |
| Description: |
Two SOO Geeps take five cars back to Humboldt, and once there the cars will be set to Reciever 6 for pickup. This job was the "Camden Extra", as I believe the official bid job was abolished about a month ago. |
| Photo Date: |
4/29/2009 Upload Date: 4/29/2009 9:00:56 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4447(GP38-2) |
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186 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 292 |
| Description: |
Train 292 heads onto the BN with the 8761, 8838, and 8837 under neat cloud filled skies. |
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5/5/2009 Upload Date: 5/6/2009 7:23:34 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8761(ES44AC) |
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290 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SOO 900076 |
| Description: |
An old warrior sits at Humboldt Yard on the rear of an CWR train, waiting to head West it seems. |
| Photo Date: |
5/8/2009 Upload Date: 5/8/2009 7:02:27 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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178 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 291 |
| Description: |
The crew is no doubt slightly upset with the MP15AC in the middle, meaning this one will be going reduced speed all the way to Glenwood. |
| Photo Date: |
5/8/2009 Upload Date: 5/8/2009 7:03:53 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8819(ES44AC) |
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208 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 291 |
| Description: |
Same old stuff, but a small victory with the nicer looking GEVO leading. |
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5/9/2009 Upload Date: 5/10/2009 10:35:07 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8846(ES44AC) |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5919 |
| Description: |
With Tier 3 emissions coming in a little over 2 and a half years, how much longer will we get a chance to see these classic SD40-2's in action? |
| Photo Date: |
5/12/2009 Upload Date: 5/13/2009 5:19:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5919(SD40-2) |
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228 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 6049 |
| Description: |
The West end of Humboldt is bustling this afternoon. These two matched Dueces are flat switching while a road train waits to head West. 198 is just across the Mississippi at Shoreham as well. |
| Photo Date: |
5/12/2009 Upload Date: 5/13/2009 5:20:29 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6049(SD40-2) |
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201 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8829 |
| Description: |
Two GE's lead an unknown manifest towards Glenwood under hazy skies. |
| Photo Date: |
5/23/2009 Upload Date: 5/23/2009 11:47:24 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8829(ES44AC) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Yay! |
| Description: |
Yes, this is what it has come to, getting excited to see an SD40-2 trailing on a road train. |
| Photo Date: |
5/25/2009 Upload Date: 5/25/2009 5:45:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8851(ES44AC) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5749 |
| Description: |
A nice sight, and the fact that it is an old 57XX with chicken wire grills is the icing on the...Dash 2? |
| Photo Date: |
5/25/2009 Upload Date: 5/25/2009 5:45:29 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5749(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
295 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SOO 2057 |
| Description: |
Two sets of power lay out in the sun on a nice Saturday morning. I was a bit pissed to see the nice looking 4525 tagged, and definately not a minor one...... |
| Photo Date: |
5/30/2009 Upload Date: 5/31/2009 5:02:30 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2057(GP40) |
| Views: |
191 Comments: 0 |
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