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Owner: AAPRCO Register Private Cars
Type: Passenger Car
AAR Class: PA: Car equipped to handle passengers.
AAR Type: M500
Detail Info:   Misc Cars
User Notes:   CEDAR RAPIDS, ex-MILW 186 Skytop
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130511044 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Title:  130511044 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Description:  Consist: MILW 261 4-8-4, Water car MILW 250002, AMTK 17 P42 diesel, NSRX 1615/800041 "Grand Canyon", NSRX 31/800195 "Minnesota River", NSRX 202/800261 "Wenonah", NSRX 203/800989 "Nokomis", ATAX 800799 "Lake Pepin", NSRX 2450/800287, NSRX 3101/800628 "St. Croix Valley", NSRX 3103/800787 "Wisconsin Valley", NW 200/800702 "Lamberts Point", NSRX/MILW 53/800862 "Super Dome", SLRG 551 "Sky View", SLRG 1394 "Prairie View", SLRG 554 NSRX/MILW 186/800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 2:55:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1420   Comments: 0
130511046 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Title:  130511046 MILW 261 departs Harrison Street shop on northbound Duluth trip
Description:  Consist: MILW 261 4-8-4, Water car MILW 250002, AMTK 17 P42 diesel, NSRX 1615/800041 "Grand Canyon", NSRX 31/800195 "Minnesota River", NSRX 202/800261 "Wenonah", NSRX 203/800989 "Nokomis", ATAX 800799 "Lake Pepin", NSWisconsin RX 2450/800287, NSRX 3101/800628 "St. Croix Valley", NSRX 3103/800787 "Valley", NW 200/800702 "Lamberts Point", NSRX/MILW 53/800862 "Super Dome", SLRG 551 "Sky View", SLRG 1394 "Prairie View", SLRG 554 NSRX/MILW 186/800040 "Cedar Rapids"
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/13/2013 2:56:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1321   Comments: 0
ATMK 17 with 14 Passenger Cars
Title:  ATMK 17 with 14 Passenger Cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/22/2014 9:08:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  909   Comments: 0
"Cedar Rapids" brings up the rear of #7
Title:  "Cedar Rapids" brings up the rear of #7
Description:  It has been a challenge for me to get these cars. The last time I had the opportunity, in July 2011, an ill-timed freight train on the nearer track blocked my shot!
Photo Date:  5/19/2013  Upload Date: 6/3/2013 1:33:24 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 0
The three Hiawatha cars trail the rest of the 'Builder under the Interstate
Title:  The three Hiawatha cars trail the rest of the 'Builder under the Interstate
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/19/2013  Upload Date: 6/3/2013 1:56:02 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  133   Comments: 0
MILW 800862 & 800040
Title:  MILW 800862 & 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2014 12:15:14 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  159   Comments: 0
NSRX 186 outside Amtrak Depot
Title:  NSRX 186 outside Amtrak Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 10/8/2014 8:36:53 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  257   Comments: 0
CEDAR Rapids
Title:  CEDAR Rapids
Description:  Pretty classy markers for the Empire Builder
Photo Date:  7/27/2013  Upload Date: 7/28/2013 11:39:48 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Jim Matuska
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  135   Comments: 4
Window to the World.
Title:  Window to the World.
Description:  Interior of observation parlor in former MILW Obs. Cedar Rapids.
Photo Date:  9/17/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2013 9:15:19 AM
Location:  Raton, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 3
Milwaukee Skytop Observation on 'Station to Station' Tour
Title:  Milwaukee Skytop Observation on 'Station to Station' Tour
Description:  PPCX 800040 "Cedar Rapids" (with tour train) lays over in Amtrak yard LA. Grey stripe and "Hows my driving?" have since been removed.
Photo Date:  9/26/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2014 11:07:14 AM
Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Author:  Steven Vincent
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  179   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/17/2014 10:57:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
MILW 186 Sunny Morning
Title:  MILW 186 Sunny Morning
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/2015  Upload Date: 10/17/2022 10:17:22 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Cedar Rapids Car
Title:  Cedar Rapids Car
Description:  Cedar Rapids Car
Photo Date:  4/29/2016  Upload Date: 5/3/2016 8:51:50 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Gary Talsky
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
MILW 261 & 4 Cars National Train Day
Title:  MILW 261 & 4 Cars National Train Day
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2016  Upload Date: 5/19/2016 5:30:03 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) TCWR 2011(GP38-2)
Views:  546   Comments: 1
TCWR 2300 & MILW 800040
Title:  TCWR 2300 & MILW 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/18/2016 11:33:23 PM
Location:  Chanhassen, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  TCWR 2300(GP39-2)
Views:  129   Comments: 1
AMTK 145 West w/ AAPRCO
Title:  AMTK 145 West w/ AAPRCO
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/13/2017  Upload Date: 6/5/2017 11:58:32 PM
Location:  Galesburg, IL
Author:  Jacob Narup
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
Milw Cars, LSRX 250, N&W 200, PPCX 800064 + 800045
Title:  Milw Cars, LSRX 250, N&W 200, PPCX 800064 + 800045
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2017  Upload Date: 8/16/2017 8:47:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  741   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040
Title:  PPCX 800040
Description:  Cedar Rapids sits on display for Union Depot Train Days.
Photo Date:  5/31/2019  Upload Date: 4/16/2020 6:11:34 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Robby Gragg
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  112   Comments: 0
NSRX 186
Title:  NSRX 186
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/9/2019 8:25:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  G Gerard
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Approaching the re-coupling
Title:  Approaching the re-coupling
Description:  The conductor for our New River Gorge Fall Colors trip watches the trio of Amtrak locos approaching the stirng of passenger cars. The former Milwaukee Road Cedar Rapids lounge car is seen to the left and with now be the first car in the string heading back to Huntington, WV.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:15 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Recoupling
Title:  Recoupling
Description:  The conductor and a yard crew member watch closely to the recoupling of the Amtrak loco to the string of passenger cars.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:18 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Recoupling
Title:  Recoupling
Description:  The conductor and two yard crew members discuss the coupling maneuver.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:23 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
Succesfful Recoupling
Title:  Succesfful Recoupling
Description:  Having successfully completed the recoupling of the three Amtrak locos, the 2019 New River Gorge Fall Colors trip is ready to head back to Huntingon, WV.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 3/1/2022 7:33:38 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Title:  PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Description:  Still one of the most iconic observation cars ever built is the "Cedar Rapids". This ex-Milwaukee observation car #186 "Skytop" features the "beeaver-tail end" As the last car in the massive 2019 New River Gorge Fall Colors trip, it must have afforded those inside with a specatular view.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2022 5:01:15 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Title:  PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Description:  As several of the New River Gorge patrons watched, the three Amtrak diesels were doing a run-around to prepare for the return trip back to Huntington, WV.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2022 5:01:30 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Title:  PPCX 800040 - Cedar Rapids Observation Car
Description:  Directly behind the lead train crew member is the "beaver-tail" observation car with its massive Mars taillight. The Amtrak conductor is waiting for the three Amtrak diesels to finish their run-around to hook up for the return trip back to Huntingon, WV. Another album of mine contains the action sequence for this hookup.
Photo Date:  10/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/21/2022 5:01:47 AM
Location:  Hinton, WV
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0

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