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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:12/29/2005 - 10/28/2012
Album Info:TC&W power and RRV&W units are in this album.
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Daily TC&W freight
Title:  Daily TC&W freight
Description:  The daily TC&W freight train departs from the St.Paul yards
Photo Date:  12/29/2005  Upload Date: 1/2/2006 12:20:45 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  TCWR 4301(GP30C) TCWR 4300(GP30C) TCWR 3516(GP20C)
Views:  931   Comments: 0
RRVW 4105 on the TC&W
Title:  RRVW 4105 on the TC&W
Description:  The Daily TC&W train arrives at the Soos St.Paul yards.
Photo Date:  4/15/2006  Upload Date: 6/8/2006 11:54:19 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  RRVW 4105(GP15C)
Views:  524   Comments: 0
Waiting to Depart St. Paul
Title:  Waiting to Depart St. Paul
Description:  The daily TC&W waits to depart from St. Paul with a colorful lashup.
Photo Date:  7/26/2008  Upload Date: 8/2/2008 10:13:37 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 3516(GP20C) RRVW 2053(GP20C) ILSX 1389(GP39-2)
Views:  532   Comments: 1
RRVW 2053
Title:  RRVW 2053
Description:  Roster shot of the 2053
Photo Date:  7/26/2008  Upload Date: 8/2/2008 10:14:36 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  RRVW 2053(GP20C)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
RRVW 406
Title:  RRVW 406
Description:  A very rare GP10 pulls a string of 89' flats out of Shoreham and heads off to Hopkins. BNSF 4778 waits in the distance for the TC&W to clear before heading off to Superior.
Photo Date:  9/5/2008  Upload Date: 9/22/2008 12:51:22 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 406(GP10) BNSF 4778(C44-9W)
Views:  446   Comments: 0
GP10
Title:  GP10
Description:  Second unit out on the TC&W today is a classic GP10. It was great seeing this unit running.
Photo Date:  9/21/2008  Upload Date: 3/8/2009 12:08:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4302(GP30C) RRVW 406(GP10)
Views:  433   Comments: 0
Mixed lashup
Title:  Mixed lashup
Description:  Todays TC&W has a nice mix of power on it. A GP30C, GP10, GP39-2, and a GP20C come through at Minneapolis Jct as they head off to Hopkins.
Photo Date:  9/21/2008  Upload Date: 3/8/2009 12:05:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4302(GP30C) RRVW 406(GP10) ILSX 1389(GP39-2) TCWR 2004(GP20C)
Views:  593   Comments: 0
RRVW 4106
Title:  RRVW 4106
Description:  Just as I was coming up to Minneapolis Jct, the gates started to drop. I got out of the car just in time to take this picture of the engine being wyed before heading up to Shoreham.
Photo Date:  11/17/2008  Upload Date: 11/18/2008 11:18:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  RRVW 4106(GP15C)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
Off to Hopkins
Title:  Off to Hopkins
Description:  The TC&W departs Saint Paul and begins its trip back to Hopkins as it passes under the old Milwaukee Road signal bridge.
Photo Date:  3/7/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 5:02:26 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2004(GP20C) TCWR 4301(GP30C)
Views:  344   Comments: 1
Off we go
Title:  Off we go
Description:  The TC&W heads off to Saint Paul in the early morning sun.
Photo Date:  4/4/2009  Upload Date: 4/4/2009 5:16:13 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ILSX 1389(GP39-2) RRVW 4106(GP15C) TCWR 2300(GP39-2) TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  795   Comments: 0
TCWR 2300
Title:  TCWR 2300
Description:  The class unit for the new GP39-2s makes an apperance at East Minneapolis yard as it heads to Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  4/4/2009  Upload Date: 4/4/2009 5:13:29 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2300(GP39-2)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
Maroon and Gold territory
Title:  Maroon and Gold territory
Description:  The TC&W comes into East Minneapolis as is rolls past the University of Minnesota with the TC&Ws newest units leading.
Photo Date:  4/4/2009  Upload Date: 4/4/2009 5:12:27 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2) TCWR 2300(GP39-2) RRVW 4106(GP15C) ILSX 1389(GP39-2)
Views:  655   Comments: 0
TCWR 2004
Title:  TCWR 2004
Description:  The TC&W makes its way to Saint Paul as it comes through Minneapolis Jct at 6:45 in the morning.
Photo Date:  7/1/2009  Upload Date: 7/2/2009 12:13:35 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2004(GP20C) TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  418   Comments: 1
Roaring up Shortline Hill
Title:  Roaring up Shortline Hill
Description:  Here's a shot I've wanted to get for years, the TC&W roaring up Shortline Hill. Here it's seen just past Fordson Jct as it lets loose to tackle the grade ahead. The lead unit is a GP39-2 rebuilt with a standard cab followed by TCWR 3516 and TCWR 4300, both have Captillar engines, and sound sound so nice working hard!
Photo Date:  2/13/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 10:43:04 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2) TCWR 3516(GP20C)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
Shoving under Smith
Title:  Shoving under Smith
Description:  After making their pickups at Western Ave Yard, the TC&W shoves back to their train before heading up Shortline Hill on the left.
Photo Date:  2/13/2010  Upload Date: 2/13/2010 10:43:12 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2) TCWR 3516(GP20C)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
Tankers off the TC&W
Title:  Tankers off the TC&W
Description:  CP 8794 leads a train of tankers east at Minneapolis Jct along with Soo 6041 as the get ready to get on the Midway Sub.
Photo Date:  9/18/2010  Upload Date: 10/5/2010 1:14:56 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8794(ES44AC) SOO 6041(SD60)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
TCWR 2004
Title:  TCWR 2004
Description:  One of the five units on todays Saint Paul Turn.
Photo Date:  2/19/2011  Upload Date: 2/27/2011 3:07:35 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2004(GP20C)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Back into STP Yard
Title:  Back into STP Yard
Description:  The TCWR backs into Saint Paul Yard with five maroon and gold units for power, sure is a nice sight!
Photo Date:  2/19/2011  Upload Date: 2/27/2011 3:06:37 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2008(GP20C) TCWR 2300(GP39-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
TCWR 2301
Title:  TCWR 2301
Description:  One of the newest units on the TCWR will be leading out of Saint Paul Yard.
Photo Date:  2/19/2011  Upload Date: 2/27/2011 3:08:38 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Former SP on the TC&W
Title:  Former SP on the TC&W
Description:  HLCX 6341 leans into the curve at Cedar Lake Jct, while heading into the sunset with five other units trailing. The 6341 is a former SP SD40, and is a very rare sight up here in MN. It had to have come off of the CP.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 9:02:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6341(SD40R)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
Saint Paul Turn
Title:  Saint Paul Turn
Description:  The 6341 and five other units come up to Saint Louis Park with only minutes of sunlight left before the day is done. What a leader to see in 2011!
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 9:08:03 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6341(SD40R)
Views:  415   Comments: 2
RRVW GP10
Title:  RRVW GP10
Description:  Fifth out on todays Saint Paul Turn was a rare GP10. Just as I was getting this shot, the two bikers decided to show up.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 9:03:15 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 406(GP10)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
Off to Hopkins
Title:  Off to Hopkins
Description:  Two Soo units and an HLCX unit team up with the usual TCWR power as it heads off to Hopkins.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 9:03:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6042(SD60) SOO 6052(SD60) HLCX 6341(SD40R)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Lots of power
Title:  Lots of power
Description:  Six units power todays Saint Paul Turn as it heads off to Hopkins at Cedar Lake Jct.
Photo Date:  3/17/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2011 9:05:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2) RRVW 406(GP10)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Saint Paul Turn
Title:  Saint Paul Turn
Description:  Todays Saint Paul Turn rolls though Minneapolis Jct with four maroon and gold units for power. This lashup sounded just as good as it looked.
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 4/2/2011 2:43:54 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 4105(GP15C) TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
TCWR 2008
Title:  TCWR 2008
Description:  Trailing into town today....
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 4/2/2011 2:48:58 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2008(GP20C)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
TCWR 2300
Title:  TCWR 2300
Description:  A class unit on the TC&W trails into town today at Minneapolis Jct.
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 4/2/2011 2:50:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2300(GP39-2)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
TCWR 2301
Title:  TCWR 2301
Description:  Second out today on the STP Turn.
Photo Date:  3/26/2011  Upload Date: 4/2/2011 2:45:52 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
GMTX 2668
Title:  GMTX 2668
Description:  A former Katy unit leads a TCWR train west as it comes through SLP. Another TCWR train was right behind this guy as well.
Photo Date:  4/5/2011  Upload Date: 4/10/2011 1:06:34 AM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  GMTX 2668(GP38-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
Saint Paul Turn
Title:  Saint Paul Turn
Description:  The daily Saint Paul Turn rolls through SLP as it does a nice 25 mph on the jointed rail.
Photo Date:  4/28/2011  Upload Date: 5/16/2011 4:55:58 AM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GMTX 2668(GP38-2) TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  305   Comments: 1
Heading to the TC&W
Title:  Heading to the TC&W
Description:  Going away shot of the power on an ethanol train bound for the TC&W.
Photo Date:  5/19/2011  Upload Date: 5/21/2011 1:28:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 2783(SD40M-2) SOO 6024(SD60)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Change....
Title:  Change....
Description:  Your looking at what was once the CNW/MSTL main line, which is now completely gone. Only the former Milwaukee is still around as seen on the left.
Photo Date:  5/19/2011  Upload Date: 5/21/2011 1:30:02 AM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Things keep on a rolling
Title:  Things keep on a rolling
Description:  A long train of empty ethanol tankers rolls though Saint Louis Park on a nice Thursday afternoon. Years ago this was a mainline to the West Cost and saw 79 mph passenger trains, now its good for 25-30 mph and see's a few freights a day under the ownership of the Twin Cities and Western. Oh how times have changed....
Photo Date:  5/19/2011  Upload Date: 5/21/2011 1:34:18 AM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
TCWR Ethanol
Title:  TCWR Ethanol
Description:  CP power comes up to Mpls Jct with a train bound for the TCWR, good power from a railfans perspective!
Photo Date:  5/19/2011  Upload Date: 5/21/2011 1:27:10 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6024(SD60) CITX 2783(SD40M-2)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
Down the Saint Paul Sub
Title:  Down the Saint Paul Sub
Description:  Due to trackwork on the Merriam Park Sub, the TC&W got rerouted via the Saint Paul Sub today making for this rare view.
Photo Date:  5/26/2011  Upload Date: 6/20/2011 12:49:17 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 2
Off to Cedar Lake
Title:  Off to Cedar Lake
Description:  Heading off to Cedar Lake Jct, and bound for the TC&W.
Photo Date:  6/8/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 2:08:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3062(SD40-2) ICE 6402(SD40-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
TCWR Ethanol
Title:  TCWR Ethanol
Description:  An ethanol train bound for the TC&W rolls though the west end of East Minneapolis with a trio of EMDs for power.
Photo Date:  6/8/2011  Upload Date: 6/15/2011 2:04:45 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5833(SD40-2) ICE 6402(SD40-2) CITX 3062(SD40-2)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
Rolling down grade
Title:  Rolling down grade
Description:  The TC&Ws Saint Paul rolls down Shortline Hill with four units for todays train. Looking back on this, its good it was cloudy, otherwise this shot would not have been possible.
Photo Date:  6/25/2011  Upload Date: 6/26/2011 10:23:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4300(GP30C) TCWR 2053(GP20C)
Views:  615   Comments: 1
ILSX 1349
Title:  ILSX 1349
Description:  A former UP unit is at work on the TC&W while under the ownership of ILSX.
Photo Date:  7/17/2011  Upload Date: 7/18/2011 2:05:17 AM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  ILSX 1349(GP9)
Views:  597   Comments: 1
Switching out cars
Title:  Switching out cars
Description:  The 2053 goes to work switching out passenger cars just outside of the Depot Coffee shop at Hopkins.
Photo Date:  7/17/2011  Upload Date: 7/18/2011 2:10:14 AM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 2053(GP20C)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
TC&W Passenger Train
Title:  TC&W Passenger Train
Description:  To celebrate their 20th Anniversary, the TC&W will run a series of passenger trains for the public. Here we see two of the four cars arriving at Hopkins a week before the event.
Photo Date:  7/17/2011  Upload Date: 7/18/2011 2:07:34 AM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 2053(GP20C)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
On the old MS&TL
Title:  On the old MS&TL
Description:  RRVW 2053 rolls by on the former MS&TL mainline in W. Mpls as it comes up to Saint Louis Park.
Photo Date:  7/17/2011  Upload Date: 7/18/2011 1:55:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 2053(GP20C)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
Power laying over
Title:  Power laying over
Description:  Power for the daily STP Turn rests outside of the Hopkins depot waiting for the next call to work.
Photo Date:  7/17/2011  Upload Date: 7/18/2011 1:58:08 AM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2) ILSX 1349(GP9)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Saint Paul Turn
Title:  Saint Paul Turn
Description:  The daily TC&W Saint Paul Turn makes an unexpected apperance on the BNSF's Midway Sub. Was nice to get the Mpls skyline with the train.
Photo Date:  8/20/2011  Upload Date: 9/16/2011 1:07:30 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Noon Arrival
Title:  Noon Arrival
Description:  The TC&W arrives at the Commercial around noon today, a little later then usual. However, it sported an impressive lashup of four maroon and gold units!
Photo Date:  10/7/2011  Upload Date: 10/19/2011 1:06:27 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RRVW 2053(GP20C) TCWR 2301(GP39-2)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
On the old Milwaukee Main
Title:  On the old Milwaukee Main
Description:  The Saint Paul Turn gets up to track speed on the old Milwaukee Road mainline.
Photo Date:  10/16/2011  Upload Date: 10/31/2011 1:09:38 AM
Location:  Saint Paul Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 2300(GP39-2) TCWR 2004(GP20C)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
Coming through Camden
Title:  Coming through Camden
Description:  Working its way up the line, the 4301 digs in to keep moving.
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/31/2011 2:14:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4301(GP30C)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Back Up to Dowling
Title:  Back Up to Dowling
Description:  TCWR 4301 comes up to Dowling Ave N where it will couple onto its cars before heading back up to Camden. This was the first time since 2004/2005 that the TCWR has been here to deliver grain. The gon on the right is for the Camden Job with runs in the afternoon. Check out the old code lines on the right, and how you can see the IDS in the background.
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/31/2011 2:12:11 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4301(GP30C)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
On the CP Main
Title:  On the CP Main
Description:  After rolling outta Humboldt, the rare TCWR move is seen again on the main at Crystal; just before MN&S Jct.
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/31/2011 2:15:28 AM
Location:  Crystal, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4301(GP30C)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Pull!
Title:  Pull!
Description:  Twin Cities and Western 4301 gets a little workout as it tries to get 17 loaded cars moving. You can tell the traction motor blowers are going as well, check out the dust getting kicked up as it comes over Dowling Ave. This was the first time the TCWR has been on these tracks since 2004/2005
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/31/2011 2:13:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TCWR 4301(GP30C)
Views:  138   Comments: 0


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