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| Title: |
BNSF 9788 |
| Description: |
With heat waves destroying everything in sight (even the engine itself), BNSF 9788 is the DPU on this very chilly morning. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:33:28 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9788(SD70MAC) |
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396 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 5975 |
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A GEVO(what a surprise....) and a fake Warbonnet lead taconite throug the 603 switch at Northtown. The DPU was another winner, a Dash 9. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:34:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 5975(ES44AC) |
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364 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2596 |
| Description: |
A nice notch and flare SD70M trails the ever boring catfish. |
| Photo Date: |
10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:35:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 2596(SD70M) |
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499 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FXE 3212 |
| Description: |
What is now an SD40-2 (with a shortened Passenger extension) idles inbetween two other EMDs on the NTW-GAL. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:36:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 3212(SDP40) |
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680 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Nice light(pun intended) |
| Description: |
With shadows already overtaking the other side, this cant be much worse. To my chagrin, this train took about 30 minutes to leave, leaving me with some poor conditions for any type of worthful roster shot. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:37:13 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 3212(SDP40) |
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818 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
FXE 3212 |
| Description: |
This is probably one of the most interesting engines ive seen. An Erie-Lackawanna type handbrake up front, a busted lightbulb casing, an what looks to be a shortened rear end (probably when they took out the steam generator). |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:37:55 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 3212(SDP40) |
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1141 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
H-NTWGAL |
| Description: |
An outstanding lashup will guide the NTW-GAL this morning. Middle unit is Ferromex 3212. |
| Photo Date: |
10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:38:31 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9072(SD60) |
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539 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF Graveyard |
| Description: |
The end of the line has fallen upon 6 ex CN and GTW SD40s, and with the lease market declining, these engines may be done forever. |
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10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:31:10 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 6999(SD40-2) |
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872 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 1739 |
| Description: |
Sitting and waiting for its funeral run. The SD9s are finally getting the boot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:32:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 1739(SD9) |
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415 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2457 |
| Description: |
A horrible rendition of a GP30 *notice the butcher job on the center windows* gets taken out of the shops. |
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10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:33:30 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2457(GP30u) |
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459 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2549 |
| Description: |
Two ex Santa Fe units sit with 3 ex BN units while getting shuffled around the shops. |
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10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:34:33 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2549(GP35u) |
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483 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMD 9045 |
| Description: |
Correctly identified as EMD 9045 *no X*, this SD60 trails two GEs on a Pig train at 35th Ave. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:01:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9045(SD60) |
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318 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMD 9008 |
| Description: |
The EMD 9008 leads a Z Train into town with nothing but an SD40-2 helping out. Great consist! |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:03:09 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9008(SD60) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 892 |
| Description: |
The day of interesting Z Train power continues. Heaven forbid they put the NS SD60I leading.... |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:04:47 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 892(C40-8W) |
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323 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6757 |
| Description: |
Another nice looking SD60I makes HP hours on the BNSF. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:05:51 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 6757(SD60I) |
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329 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FURX 7243 |
| Description: |
A Furball glides through 35th Ave with its flag still displayed proudly. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:06:53 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FURX 7243(SD40-2) |
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257 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BN and SOO |
| Description: |
Almost like the old days. BN at Northtown and the SOO Line above. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:07:34 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9202(SD60M) BNSF 6332(SD40-2) |
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491 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 4089 |
| Description: |
A colorful consist hits 35th Ave, ducking under the new CP bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:08:19 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 4089(C44-9W) |
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320 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 8736 |
| Description: |
Slightly visible is the initials which someone thought would have been better. Above the numberboard reads BNATSF. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:34:56 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 8736(GP60) |
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528 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9367 |
| Description: |
Two ACes pinch an SD70MAC with 125 loads of coal behind. Both had noselights, which i prefer on the BNSF ones. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:35:32 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9367(SD70ACe) |
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327 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 9449 |
| Description: |
Two Geeps and an SD40-3 power todays R91681. Most times those heatboxes (the CN) are hated by the crew, but with the temp dipping below freezing overnight, im sure Curt didn't mind much. |
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11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:36:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 9449(GP40-2LW) |
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398 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 7010 |
| Description: |
Another SD40-2 to add to the roster. The 7010 weaves down the northrunner with the 7828 giving a hand. Gimme these consists everday. |
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11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:36:39 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 7010(SD40-2) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 7010 |
| Description: |
These two SD40-2s leave Northtown with quite a train in tow. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:37:15 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7010(SD40-2) |
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278 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6876 |
| Description: |
A pretty shabby looking Santa Fe SD40-2 moves through the yard lite power. Still an SD40-2s, so you gotta love it! |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:37:47 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 6876(SD40-2) |
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462 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
TFM 2629 |
| Description: |
Quite an interesting Z Train consist. Not dissapointed by this one! |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:38:23 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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TFM 2629(AC44CW) |
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320 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2912 |
| Description: |
The 2912 brings the Geometry train into 35th Ave while the Grove Job waits for a track, and the CP-BN enters the Northrunner. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:29:44 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2912(GP39E) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP-BN |
| Description: |
The CP-BN Transfer enters the yard with the usual pair of SD60s. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:30:31 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6023(SD60) |
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374 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6188 |
| Description: |
A load gallops through with a 70MAC squished between two GEVOs. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:31:20 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6188(ES44AC) |
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288 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
M-NTWMEM |
| Description: |
The Northtown-Memphis departs via the North Runner, with one awesome consist. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:32:01 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6380(SD40-2) |
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372 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CSX 8460 |
| Description: |
The 8460 still looks pretty good in YN2. Those open wheel bearings....just plain sweet looking. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:32:32 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 8460(SD40-2) |
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448 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6350 |
| Description: |
Well, the last two days I can surely say, the SD40-2s seem to run in the afternoon ALOT! Another SD40-2 leads an Empty grain to Saint Louis. |
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11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:33:05 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6350(SD40-2) |
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327 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 1245 |
| Description: |
The UP-BN Transfer comes in looking more like the Southern than the UP. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:33:35 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 1245(GP39-2) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMD 9081 |
| Description: |
EMD 9081 makes its empty coal train up in the Grove Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:02:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9081(SD60) |
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405 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9274 |
| Description: |
About and hour later the empty gallops past 35th Ave with the SD60M now leading. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:03:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9274(SD60M) |
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305 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9636 |
| Description: |
Recently patched 9636 leads two sisters that have escaped fate so far. Neat to see three Grinsteins together. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:03:40 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9636(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
393 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
V-TACBLU |
| Description: |
I admit, even though I really dont like the Santa Fe, this was a neat sight. Just a pair of C40-8Ws on a Rack train. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:04:23 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 945(C41-8W) |
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468 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5860 |
| Description: |
Ex Rock Island 4379 is the leader of todays WC Transfer. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:05:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5860(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
356 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5860 |
| Description: |
A roster of the old Geep, still wearing blue even(first the Rock, then GTW)! |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:06:12 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
GTW 5860(GP38-2) |
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360 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 396 at 11:30 |
| Description: |
Waiting for Amtrak, Alex Thomes kicks back on one of only 10 original CSX SD60s, now in prestine YN3 paint. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:06:49 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 8707(SD60) |
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355 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 1001 |
| Description: |
A Z Train flies through Northtown beyond the looking grain elevator on a flurry filled Thanksgiving. |
| Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:37:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 1001(C44-9W) |
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299 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FURX 7222 |
| Description: |
The Seven and three Dueces leads another Furball and two BNSF SD40-2s into Northtown. A bit dark, which didnt help the clarity.... |
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11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:38:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
FURX 7222(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
410 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
FURX 7222 |
| Description: |
A nice looking FURX. |
| Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:38:47 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
FURX 7222(SD40-2) |
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422 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6397 |
| Description: |
The Remote Control Equipped SD40-2 is the trailer. |
| Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:39:22 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6397(SD40-2) |
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478 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 8957 |
| Description: |
CP train 882 comes through 35th Ave with a busted up SD70MAC third out. Look at the numberboard area. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:40:05 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8957(SD70MAC) |
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287 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
H-GALNTW |
| Description: |
FURX 7222 leads the GALNTW today, with the BNSF 7922 and a surprise, WC 6006 trailing. |
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11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:44:14 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
FURX 7222(SD40-2) |
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386 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 6006 |
| Description: |
The WC 6006 is found tagging along on the NTWGAL early this morning, joining two other Green SD40-2s. |
| Photo Date: |
11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:44:51 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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WC 6006(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
313 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 6843 |
| Description: |
The UP brings a coal load through 35th, with a patched and yellow striped SP AC44. |
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11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:46:32 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 6843(AC44CW) |
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301 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Three Way |
| Description: |
All three major railroads in the Twin Cities are seen at Northtown all heading in different directions. |
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11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:47:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 2140(GP38) UP 6822(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
545 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6146 |
| Description: |
Doing a pretty good Mazda imitation, BNSF 6146 is the chosen leader in front of 2 SD70MACs. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2007 Upload Date: 11/25/2007 7:22:27 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6146(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
301 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9778 |
| Description: |
Back when BNSF patches actually looked tasteful.... |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2007 Upload Date: 11/25/2007 7:23:14 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9778(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
256 Comments: 0 |
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