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| Title: |
Waking up Northeast |
| Description: |
2 AC44's working hard with a grain train (or is it potash?) roll into the Shoreham loop. |
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7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:24:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CEFX 1034(AC44CW) |
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| Title: |
SOO 6049 |
| Description: |
Long time no see! The same two i saw last week make a return. This time i got a much more interesting shot. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:25:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6049(SD60) |
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633 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 5910 |
| Description: |
Two action red units, both from the SD40-2 lines, come into Northeast MPLS. |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 9:26:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 5910(SD40-2) |
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417 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The growl of the 567 |
| Description: |
The last SOO painted GP9 runs across the river with 5 cars. While once watching the Fallen Flags of the Twin Cities on DVD, they had a GP9 crossing the river. That same sound was easily heard from the 2403, made me feel like i was in 1975 for a second! |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2006 Upload Date: 7/7/2006 1:13:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2403(GP9) |
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693 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4410 |
| Description: |
The Grove switch job has a nice GP38-2 in the lead, with only 2 cars. |
| Photo Date: |
7/7/2006 Upload Date: 7/7/2006 1:14:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 4410(GP38-2) |
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838 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6053 |
| Description: |
SOO 6053 leads a rather small manifest through Camden. In the Afternoon, this shot would have been even better. |
| Photo Date: |
7/9/2006 Upload Date: 7/9/2006 5:42:33 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6053(SD60) |
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577 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6030 |
| Description: |
After being involved in a grade crossing accident, CP put new SOO LINE text on the nose, and also painted a few areas (one visible panel is the one under the number) back in SOO red! What class! |
| Photo Date: |
7/9/2006 Upload Date: 7/9/2006 5:43:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6030(SD60) |
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472 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dresser Turn |
| Description: |
A pair of SD60s sit at Cardigan West waiting to be crewed to go to Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
7/14/2006 Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:49:55 AM |
| Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6026(SD60) |
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454 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6026 |
| Description: |
The 6026 in charge of the Rock train idle with brethren 6039 at Victoria Street. |
| Photo Date: |
7/14/2006 Upload Date: 7/15/2006 11:50:34 AM |
| Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6026(SD60) |
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510 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5879 |
| Description: |
A pair of SD40-2s cruise past on the Foley Wye. After this shot was taken, they took the Shoreham loop and went straight back to Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:37:43 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5879(SD40-2) |
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439 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 9728 |
| Description: |
Another AC44, nothing special. |
| Photo Date: |
7/26/2006 Upload Date: 7/26/2006 6:38:17 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 9728(AC44CW) |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4442 |
| Description: |
SOO Line 4442, a veteran, but behind ex SOO 2555, Its still an infant. |
| Photo Date: |
8/4/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 2:44:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4442(GP38-2) |
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363 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6060 |
| Description: |
A SOO SD60M idles on the Shoreham lead. Looks pretty rough, a window covered with Duct tape and the back has a nice size dent. |
| Photo Date: |
9/30/2006 Upload Date: 9/30/2006 2:49:13 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6060(SD60M) |
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821 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Sittin' at Shoreham |
| Description: |
A Dual Flag painted SD40-2, albeit missing some nose ornaments, sits with an action red SD40-2 and a SOO SD60M. |
| Photo Date: |
9/30/2006 Upload Date: 9/30/2006 2:47:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6059(SD40-2) |
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410 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6028 |
| Description: |
After leaving Humboldt to get set up for 290, we found 2 SD60s sitting at Camden waiting for a light. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:55:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6028(SD60) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 1048 |
| Description: |
An AC44 leads 2 UP units across the river. My first sighting of a UP SD70ACe! |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:55:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 1048(AC44CW) |
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510 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 8381 |
| Description: |
A rather dirty ACe sits in the middle of CP 290. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:56:10 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 8381(SD70ACe) |
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366 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6035 |
| Description: |
A set of SD60s rumble across the river on their way to Humboldt. Ive seen the 6035 three times, and this is my first shot of it! |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2006 Upload Date: 10/1/2006 1:56:44 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6035(SD60) |
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538 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 1447 |
| Description: |
SOO 6035 idles as the 1447 rolls up and down performing switching duties. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:02:15 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 1447(MP15AC) SOO 6035(SD60) |
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700 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 2032 |
| Description: |
One of 2 bandits spotted in Saint Paul on this lovely saturday. Great to see these ancient colors. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:02:59 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2032(GP40) |
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444 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4601 |
| Description: |
Still in the old "swoosh" scheme, 4601 idles with another GP40, that one in Milwaukee Road colors still. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:03:50 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4601(GP40) |
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428 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 4620 |
| Description: |
The odd looking 4620 (the rather high overhang with the numberboards) enters Pigs Eye with the 4600 trailing. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:04:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4620(GP40) |
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467 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 2066 |
| Description: |
One of the few bandits left, although this one looks much worse than its siblings, leads a lite power move into the yard. So happy to see this! |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:05:18 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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561 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4438 |
| Description: |
The Ford hauler sits close to the Robert St. Lift bridge. Sadly i couldnt get on the "sunny side". |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2006 Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:05:48 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4438(GP38-2) |
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395 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4428 |
| Description: |
SOO 4428 rests outside the roundhouse. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:02:31 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4428(GP38-2) |
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297 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 1535 |
| Description: |
One of a handful of MP15ACs in SOO paint. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:03:14 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 1535(MP15AC) |
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381 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8556 |
| Description: |
The 8556 adds some air to the train and shortly will have a new crew to take this train to Chicago. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:04:07 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8556(AC44CW) |
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322 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4598 |
| Description: |
The modern day "Dolly Sisters" clank past the loaded grain. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:04:39 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4598(GP39-2) |
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612 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Lined Up |
| Description: |
The 4598 scoots past the AC44 as they enter Pigs Eye. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:05:14 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4598(GP39-2) |
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368 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8704 |
| Description: |
One from the first order throttles up for Chicago. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:05:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8704(ES44AC) |
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342 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 1548 |
| Description: |
With its midsection bearing its old owner, the SOO 1548 scoots over the historic Shoreham bridge. You can notice SOO LINE printed on the bridge, one in the old style and one in the new style. |
| Photo Date: |
10/24/2006 Upload Date: 10/25/2006 8:07:52 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 1548(MP15AC) |
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481 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 5902 |
| Description: |
A pretty chipped looking CP;SD40-2 comes into the Foley Wye with the SOO 6057 behind him. A nice string of EJ&E gons makeup the front of the train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/2006 Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:33:08 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5902(SD40-2) |
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663 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6027 |
| Description: |
The ever so popular 6027 leads the SOO 6044 towards Camden. |
| Photo Date: |
10/29/2006 Upload Date: 10/29/2006 2:33:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6027(SD60) |
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357 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8729 |
| Description: |
The skyline in the backriund looks over the 8729 as it departs Shoreham for Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2006 Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:42:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8729(ES44AC) |
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284 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8773 |
| Description: |
The ES44 is only crawling on its trip from Humboldt. This would definately qualify as breaking it in! |
| Photo Date: |
11/4/2006 Upload Date: 11/4/2006 1:44:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8773(ES44AC) |
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416 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6038 |
| Description: |
A pair of red/white SD60s rate this Humboldt bound train. |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 11/20/2006 9:29:40 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6038(SD60) |
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377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6038 |
| Description: |
Meeting the 9770, the 6038 slowly drags its short manifest towards the switch, as the 9770 is running on its last notch. |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 11/20/2006 9:30:09 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6038(SD60) |
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407 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4401 |
| Description: |
A consist to remember. This is actually the road power for this train, and what a sound it made! |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2006 Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:14:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4401(GP38-2) |
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464 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4401 |
| Description: |
With a pretty nice sized train, a pair of geeps, both of SOO heritage, cross the river. Soon, the GP9 will blanket the surrounding areas with grey smoke. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2006 Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:15:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4401(GP38-2) |
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951 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Whoa Nelly |
| Description: |
Showing what its made of, the 4401 and the 8263 throttle up on the Foley Wye. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2006 Upload Date: 11/24/2006 12:26:19 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4401(GP38-2) |
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655 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 8707 |
| Description: |
A manifest comes through the wye with a snow ridden GEVO leading the 5629. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2007 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 1:34:17 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 8707(ES44AC) |
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400 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Afternoon at Humboldt |
| Description: |
As a pair of Candy Apple 60's roll forward to kick two tankers, two pairs of yard/transfer power sit idle. |
| Photo Date: |
1/16/2007 Upload Date: 1/18/2007 8:41:58 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6050(SD60) |
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240 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 9016 |
| Description: |
A red barn trails a fire damaged AC44, which is working pretty hard to move the load over to Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
3/10/2007 Upload Date: 3/10/2007 3:05:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 9016(SD40-2F) |
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452 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 6005 |
| Description: |
A CP SD40-2, still with class lights, leads the SOO 6029 and a pair of UP SD70Ms at Humboldt. |
| Photo Date: |
3/11/2007 Upload Date: 3/11/2007 11:17:21 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6005(SD40-2) |
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273 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 6005 |
| Description: |
After setting out a cut of cars, the quartet of EMDs heads back to the main. |
| Photo Date: |
3/11/2007 Upload Date: 3/11/2007 11:18:04 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6005(SD40-2) |
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261 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 6029 |
| Description: |
Now 20 years old, SOO 6029 still travels its own rails, while some of its siblings arent as lucky. |
| Photo Date: |
3/11/2007 Upload Date: 3/11/2007 11:18:34 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6029(SD60) |
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266 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Cardigan Jct. |
| Description: |
Ex SOO 735, still wearing its original paint, rolls down the Saint Paul line with CP 4617 with Transfer 1. |
| Photo Date: |
3/20/2007 Upload Date: 3/20/2007 7:19:03 PM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4603(GP40) |
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504 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
An old geezer |
| Description: |
But with no graffiti! This definately makes the end of the train much more interesting! |
| Photo Date: |
3/20/2007 Upload Date: 3/20/2007 7:19:45 PM |
| Location: |
Shoreview, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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183 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4512 |
| Description: |
Three GP38-2s of different origins idle in Humboldt Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
3/24/2007 Upload Date: 3/24/2007 6:33:34 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4512(GP38-2) |
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600 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 4440 |
| Description: |
An old SOO Unit defaced with the Dual Flags scheme. |
| Photo Date: |
3/24/2007 Upload Date: 3/24/2007 6:34:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 4440(GP38-2) |
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312 Comments: 0 |
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