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Viewing Album:  BNSF Twin Cities 14
 
By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:1/19/2013 - 6/5/2013
Album Info:Shots of the BNSF from the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Amtrak, UP and other roads will be in that run on the BNs routes in the Twin Cities. Shots from along the River will also pop up from time to time.
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COLX loads
Title:  COLX loads
Description:  BNSF 9260 leads a train of COLX loads bound for WI as it leans into the curve at Randall.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 9:08:08 PM
Location:  Randall, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9260(SD70ACe)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
Hump power
Title:  Hump power
Description:  Three SD40-2s are seen as working the hump as the notch it up a bit. The 1670 is the former 8029; you can tell by repair damage on the engineers side.
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:34:24 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 1679(SD40-2) BNSF 1987(SD40-2)
Views:  407   Comments: 0
Interesting power
Title:  Interesting power
Description:  A former NKP GP30 leads two much newer units around NTW Yard on a very windy January day.
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:38:40 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 2750(GP39E) KCS 4119(SD70ACe)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
BNSF 3126
Title:  BNSF 3126
Description:  A repainted GP50 in H3, now derated to a GP25, moves about the shops at NTW. It looks like some unit was leaking coolant everywhere as well...
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:35:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 3126(GP50)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Northtown Yard, 44th Ave
Title:  Northtown Yard, 44th Ave
Description:  A view of Northtown Yard looking north from 44th with the H-NTWSUP in the foreground with some nice looking power.
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:37:07 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8121(SD60M) BNSF 8105(SD60M)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
H-SUPNTW
Title:  H-SUPNTW
Description:  The H-SUPNTW waits for a track to open up, as a Z train roars out of Northtown with a train of stacks and pigs. Just a few years ago, the 60Ms could be found leading on trains that those GEs are on. This was well worth standing out in the freezing wind to get this shot!
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:38:01 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8121(SD60M) BNSF 8105(SD60M)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
EMD SD60M
Title:  EMD SD60M
Description:  A nose shot of the 8121 as it waits to shuffle around NTW Yard.
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:36:18 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8121(SD60M)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
KCS 4119
Title:  KCS 4119
Description:  Second out on a light power move, the KCS ACe rolls towards the shops.
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/3/2013 5:40:02 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  KCS 4119(SD70ACe)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Creeping Up
Title:  Creeping Up
Description:  The 1065 is on the move after a 6+ hour wait and is following CP 199 on a restriction.
Photo Date:  1/19/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 8:21:39 PM
Location:  Cottage Grove, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1065(SD70ACe)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Black Diamonds
Title:  Black Diamonds
Description:  The 9061 helps slow the down the Alma Loads as the train creeps to a stop. This was a very enjoyable chase!
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:39:16 PM
Location:  Alma, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9061(SD70ACe)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
New DPU
Title:  New DPU
Description:  BNSF 9061 brings up the rear of the Alma loads as it snakes away.
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:36:48 PM
Location:  Pepin, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9061(SD70ACe)
Views:  176   Comments: 2
Arrival
Title:  Arrival
Description:  After making great time down the St. Croix Sub, the Alma loads start slowing down before entering the plant and turning the train over.
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:37:53 PM
Location:  Alma, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  343   Comments: 3
Through the open fields
Title:  Through the open fields
Description:  The MAC and ACe duo does every bit it can to keep the coal loads rolling as it hits an open patch of land just south of Diamond Bluff.
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:35:10 PM
Location:  Diamond Bluff, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
One and only
Title:  One and only
Description:  The one and only Vomit Bonnet leads Alma loads as it comes into Northtown Yard at Interstate.
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:33:20 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
On the move
Title:  On the move
Description:  Wasting no time at all, the 9647 hauls through the small town of Pepin, WI.
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:36:04 PM
Location:  Pepin, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Alma Loads
Title:  Alma Loads
Description:  The Vomit Bonnet rolls through the interlocking at Saint Paul Yard as it starts its to head down to Alma.
Photo Date:  2/18/2013  Upload Date: 2/21/2013 5:33:51 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9647(SD70MAC)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
MAC leading the way
Title:  MAC leading the way
Description:  An Executive SD70MAC leads a manifest west through the beautifully flocked out trees and snow.
Photo Date:  3/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 9:18:42 PM
Location:  Lincoln, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9403(SD70MAC)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
DPU
Title:  DPU
Description:  The 8046 shoves hard on the rear of the oil cans as it curves away and slinks into the line of trees.
Photo Date:  3/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 9:17:04 PM
Location:  Lincoln, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8046(ES44AC)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Central of Georgia In Minnesota
Title:  Central of Georgia In Minnesota
Description:  NS 8101 roars upgrade with a train of oil emptys bound for the Dakotas. Of all the shots I got this day, this had to be one of my favorite ones by far.
Photo Date:  3/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 8:56:11 PM
Location:  Lincoln, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8101(ES44AC)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Over the Mississippi
Title:  Over the Mississippi
Description:  The CofG Heritage Unit rolls over the Mississippi River as it swings into Little Falls.
Photo Date:  3/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 9:12:09 PM
Location:  Little Falls, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8101(ES44AC)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Up to 35th
Title:  Up to 35th
Description:  After getting a light, the 8101 rolls up and through 35th Ave to do a quick crew change at 44th.
Photo Date:  3/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 9:10:49 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8101(ES44AC)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Central of Georgia
Title:  Central of Georgia
Description:  The CofG unit rolls towards Northtown Yard with a long cut of empty oil hoppers. The leader sure was nice to see!
Photo Date:  3/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 9:09:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8101(ES44AC)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Savannah and Atlanta
Title:  Savannah and Atlanta
Description:  The Savannah and Atlanta unit waits for the light at St. Croix before heading up towards Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 8:20:43 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1065(SD70ACe)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
U-NSDELU0-11T
Title:  U-NSDELU0-11T
Description:  After a very long and somewhat stressful wait, NS 1065 FINALLY rolls into the Twin Cities with an empty oil train. This was well worth the wait, but I wish there was more available light to shoot this in!!
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 8:19:56 PM
Location:  Newport, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 1065(SD70ACe)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
Departing Northtown
Title:  Departing Northtown
Description:  After getting a quick crew change, the 8099 is on its way east again.
Photo Date:  6/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 10:48:47 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8099(ES44AC)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Southern Belle
Title:  Southern Belle
Description:  The Southern Unit leads oil loads east again, and under the cover of light rain and mist. Here, its seen coming up for a crew change at 44th.
Photo Date:  6/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 10:47:57 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 8099(ES44AC)
Views:  103   Comments: 1
Lackawanna is back!
Title:  Lackawanna is back!
Description:  My favorite heritage unit comes through Fountain City as the sun slowly sets and lights up the power.
Photo Date:  7/6/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 10:29:37 PM
Location:  Fountain City, WI
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  NS 1074(SD70ACe)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
ACes leading the way
Title:  ACes leading the way
Description:  Two ACes lead a coal empty up the Saint Paul Sub and ahead of the NS 8105.
Photo Date:  7/14/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 10:34:08 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 9123(SD70ACe)
Views:  146   Comments: 2
Interstate Unit in Golden Light
Title:  Interstate Unit in Golden Light
Description:  The Interstate Unit made its grade apperance in perfect light as it leaned into the curve and roared up the Saint Paul Sub.
Photo Date:  7/14/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 10:35:21 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8105(ES44AC)
Views:  164   Comments: 2

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