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Viewing Album: Northeast WI, Fall 2019
By:
T. P. Bruss
Dates:
9/23/2019 - 12/21/2019
Album Info:
Most, if not all, of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast Wisconsin in the fall of 2019, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, GB&W, MILW, and SOO rails. Once in a while I try to catch ELS and WSOR on former MILW rails too.
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Title:
IC 9605 and CN 4705
Description:
A CN local bisects the intersection of N. Appleton St. and W. Packard St./W. North St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 23 Sep. '19. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna. There used to be at least five tracks crossing N. Appleton St., only the main line remains. The C&NW freight house stood just out-of-frame to the right, a team track remained for quite a while after the building was removed. The C&NW's downtown passenger depot, one of three in Appleton, would be visible to the left of the lead locomotive if it still stood.
Photo Date:
9/23/2019
Upload Date:
11/5/2019 2:24:11 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9605(GP38-2)
CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:
181
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2299 and BCOL 4602
Description:
A CN through freight crosses N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 12 Oct. '19. Eggers Div. of VT Industries, previously Eggers Industries, founded as Hardwood Products Co. in 1910, 164 N. Lake St., an active rail customer, is partially visible at left. Clearwater Paper Corp., historically Kimberly-Clark’s Lakeview mill, 249 N. Lake St., Neenah, WI (physically located in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016)), an active rail customer, is partially visible in the background.
Photo Date:
10/12/2019
Upload Date:
11/5/2019 2:24:15 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2299(ES44DC)
BCOL 4602(C40-8M)
Views:
206
Comments:
1
Title:
EJE 703
Description:
A CN local parallels S. Whitman Ave. as it traverses the west leg of the wye at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 19 Oct. '19. Quality Carriers, 700 S. Whitman Ave., an active rail customer, is partially visible to the left.
Photo Date:
10/19/2019
Upload Date:
11/5/2019 2:24:18 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
EJE 703(GP38-2)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 3868 and CN 3061
Description:
A CN through freight passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 25 Oct. '19. Train had two locomotives, CN 3868 and CN 3061. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) runs parallel on this side of the train.
Photo Date:
10/25/2019
Upload Date:
11/9/2019 4:32:46 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3868(ES44AC)
CN 3061(ET44AC)
Views:
261
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3868 and CN 3061
Description:
A CN through freight passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 25 Oct. '19. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) runs parallel on this side of the train.
Photo Date:
10/25/2019
Upload Date:
11/11/2019 1:12:22 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3868(ES44AC)
CN 3061(ET44AC)
Views:
252
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3019, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) at Neenah, WI on 25 Oct. '19. The train is crossing over from the former SOO main line, which runs parallel to the left.
Photo Date:
10/25/2019
Upload Date:
11/9/2019 4:32:51 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3019(ET44AC)
Views:
235
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3019, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) at Neenah, WI on 25 Oct. '19. Train had two locomotives, CN 3019 and CN xxxx. The train is crossing over from the former SOO main line, which runs parallel to the left.
Photo Date:
10/25/2019
Upload Date:
11/11/2019 1:12:27 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3019(ET44AC)
Views:
230
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3019, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight crosses Kampo Rd. and approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) at Neenah, WI on 25 Oct. '19. In the background, another CN through freight attempts to hide from the prying eyes of train nuts on the former SOO main line.
Photo Date:
10/25/2019
Upload Date:
11/9/2019 4:32:55 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3019(ET44AC)
Views:
239
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 9614
Description:
A CN local crosses Bylsby Ave. as it services GIC Integrated Services/Winfield Solutions, 1465 Bylsby Ave., via former C&NW rails at Green Bay, WI on 26 Oct. '19.
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
10/26/2019 11:40:00 PM
Location:
Green Bay, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9614(GP38-2)
Views:
303
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4705
Description:
A CN local approaches the station sign and Lande St. as it heads northeast with 5 cars via former C&NW rails at De Pere, WI, on 26 Oct. '19. I'm not sure why the station sign stands here, the depot stood at Grant St., about 2,500' to the north. This portion of De Pere was originally West De Pere until 1890.
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
10/26/2019 11:40:04 PM
Location:
De Pere, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:
281
Comments:
2
Title:
IC 9568
Description:
A CN local prepares to service the Ahlstrom-Munksjö NA Specialty Solutions, LLC, Thilmany Mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Oct. '19. The paper mill was founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883. It became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in 1889, after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. It was acquired by Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjö on 10 Oct. ’18. The former C&NW bridge spans the Fox River in the foreground, it was built by American Bridge Co. of New York in 1911. The mill's Rail King can be seen near the center of the photograph. Looking northeast from what was, until recently, Thilmany Rd. It appears that the remnants of Stribley Rd. and Thilmany Rd. will now just be referred to as the latter (at least there are not any street signs to indicate otherwise). Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the destruction of the majority of the original Thilmany complex and simultaneous restoration of the oldest part of that facility (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) in 2013 (out-of-frame to the left).
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
10/26/2019 11:40:07 PM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9568(GP38-2)
Views:
270
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 9568
Description:
A CN local approaches Thilmany Rd. as it prepares to service the Ahlstrom-Munksjö NA Specialty Solutions, LLC, Thilmany Mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Oct. '19. The paper mill was founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883. It became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in 1889, after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. It was acquired by Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjö on 10 Oct. ’18. Looking northeast from what was, until recently, Thilmany Rd. It appears that the remnants of Stribley Rd. and Thilmany Rd. will now just be referred to as the latter (at least there are not any street signs to indicate otherwise). Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the destruction of the majority of the original Thilmany complex and simultaneous restoration of the oldest part of that facility (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) in 2013 (out-of-frame to the left).
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
11/11/2019 1:12:31 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9568(GP38-2)
Views:
164
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 9568
Description:
A CN local crosses Thilmany Rd. as it prepares to service the Ahlstrom-Munksjö NA Specialty Solutions, LLC, Thilmany Mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Oct. '19. Local had one locomotive, IC 9568, with some unique, expedient hand-stenciling. The paper mill was founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883. It became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in 1889, after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. It was acquired by Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjö on 10 Oct. ’18. The train is crossing the new, rerouted portion of Thilmany Rd. and the locomotive is crossing what was the original route of Thilmany Rd. It appears that the remnants of Stribley Rd. and Thilmany Rd. will now just be referred to as the latter (at least there are not any street signs to indicate otherwise). Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the destruction of the majority of the original Thilmany complex and simultaneous restoration of the oldest part of that facility (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) in 2013 (behind me to the left).
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
11/9/2019 4:32:59 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9568(GP38-2)
Views:
206
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 9568
Description:
A CN local traverses the former C&NW bridge over the Fox River as it prepares to service the Ahlstrom-Munksjö NA Specialty Solutions, LLC, Thilmany Mill at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Oct. '19. The bridge was built by American Bridge Co. of New York in 1911. Local had one locomotive, IC 9568, with some unique, expedient hand-stenciling. The paper mill was founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883. It became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in 1889, after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. It was acquired by Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjö on 10 Oct. ’18. Looking east from what was, until recently, Thilmany Rd. It appears that the remnants of Stribley Rd. and Thilmany Rd. will now just be referred to as the latter (at least there are not any street signs to indicate otherwise). Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the destruction of the majority of the original Thilmany complex and simultaneous restoration of the oldest part of that facility (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) in 2013 (out-of-frame to the left).
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
11/11/2019 1:12:34 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9568(GP38-2)
Views:
208
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 9568
Description:
A CN local clears Thilmany Rd. as it prepares to service the Ahlstrom-Munksjö NA Specialty Solutions, LLC, Thilmany Mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Oct. '19. Local had one locomotive, IC 9568, with some unique, expedient hand-stenciling. The paper mill was founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883. It became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in 1889, after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. It was acquired by Finland’s Ahlstrom-Munksjö on 10 Oct. ’18. The train is crossing the new, rerouted portion of Thilmany Rd. It appears that the remnants of Stribley Rd. and Thilmany Rd. will now just be referred to as the latter (at least there are not any street signs to indicate otherwise). Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the destruction of the majority of the original Thilmany complex and simultaneous restoration of the oldest part of that facility (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) in 2013 (behind me).
Photo Date:
10/26/2019
Upload Date:
11/9/2019 4:33:02 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9568(GP38-2)
Views:
206
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local parallels the Fox River and approaches the S. Memorial Dr. bridge as it descends the grade from the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI, down into 'The Flats' at Appleton, WI on 6 Nov. '19. A fresh, early season snowfall blankets the scene. Train was headed for Kimberly and Combined Locks with about 12 cars. Some of the neat, old houses on W. Front St. can be seen atop the bluff in the background. Over the past several years, I have notice that some misinformed individuals erroneously refer to ‘The Flats’ as ‘Oneida Flats,’ or some other variation. However, the historic, industrial heart of Appleton is simply ‘The Flats.’
Photo Date:
11/6/2019
Upload Date:
11/7/2019 3:50:09 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
271
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 5812
Description:
A CN local rests along Union St. at the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 8 Nov. '19. Local was preparing to head for Waupaca, WI. The historic Neenah Cheese & Cold Storage Co. facility, 434 Sherry St., is partially visible beyond the train. It was built in 1902 after the original 1892 building was destroyed by fire and is currently used for storage. The historic Murer House, 432 Sherry St., is partially visible beyond that. It was built by Felix Murer in 1892 and is currently home to Sherry Town Station. The WC (later SOO) depot stood on the opposite side of Sherry St. from those two buildings; it was built on the north side of Sherry St. on the east side of the tracks in 1891. It replaced the ca. 1871 depot that stood at the west end of Wisconsin Ave. The Sherry St. depot was demolished ca. 1955 when a new depot was built between Main St. and N. Lake St. on the west leg of the wye, about 850 ft. to the northwest. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St. used to be the yard. I don't know when the current yard was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard here.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/15/2019 1:47:54 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5812(GP38-2)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local crosses the Fox River via the former C&NW bridge in 'The Flats' at Appleton, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Kimberly and Combined Locks. The former MILW bridge, now sans rails, runs parallel a few feet to the left of the C&NW bridge. The MILW abandoned this stretch of track in 1981, portions of it were sold to the C&NW. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland. Some of the homes along W. Prospect Ave. can be seen atop the bluff in the background. Over the past several years, I have notice that some misinformed individuals erroneously refer to ‘The Flats’ as ‘Oneida Flats,’ or some other variation. However, the historic, industrial heart of Appleton is simply ‘The Flats.’
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/15/2019 1:47:59 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
155
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local crosses the Fox River via the former C&NW bridge in 'The Flats' at Appleton, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Kimberly and Combined Locks. The former MILW bridge, now sans rails, runs parallel a few feet to the left of the C&NW bridge. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland. Some of the homes along W. Prospect Ave. can be seen atop the bluff in the background. Over the past several years, I have notice that some misinformed individuals erroneously refer to ‘The Flats’ as ‘Oneida Flats,’ or some other variation. However, the historic, industrial heart of Appleton is simply ‘The Flats.’
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/10/2019 2:02:23 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
154
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local crosses the Fox River via the former C&NW bridge, parallels W. Edison Ave. (originally Mill St.), and passes beneath the Oneida Skyline Bridge as it heads northeast through 'The Flats' at Appleton, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Kimberly and Combined Locks and had one locomotive, GTW 6226. The former MILW bridge, now sans rails, runs parallel a few feet to the left of the C&NW bridge. The MILW abandoned this stretch of track in 1981, portions of it were sold to the C&NW. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland. The Atlas Paper Co. mill, 425 W. Water St., stands on the far side of the river at left. Completed in 1878 and expanded over the years, it eventually became part of the Kimberly-Clark Corp. (K-C). The mill ceased operation ca. 1999, the year K-C donated it to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame. After some of the additions were razed, the Hall of Fame opened its new home and its interactive museum, the Paper Discovery Center, on 26 Feb. ’05. Over the past several years, I have notice that some misinformed individuals erroneously refer to ‘The Flats’ as ‘Oneida Flats,’ or some other variation. However, the historic, industrial heart of Appleton is simply ‘The Flats.’
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/15/2019 1:48:04 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
144
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local crosses S. Railroad St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Kimberly, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Combined Locks and had one locomotive. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/15/2019 1:48:08 AM
Location:
Kimberly, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
133
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local crosses S. John St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Kimberly, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Combined Locks. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/10/2019 2:02:28 AM
Location:
Kimberly, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
187
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local parallels the Fox River and Prospect St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland. WSI (Warehouse Specialists, Inc. (WSI), 100 Prospect St., Combined Locks, an active rail customer, can be seen in the distance at right.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/15/2019 1:48:13 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
141
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local parallels the Fox River and Prospect St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland. Little Chute, WI, can be seen on the far side of the river.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/18/2019 12:49:59 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
161
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local parallels Garner's Creek and descends a grade as it approaches State St. via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was preparing to service the Midwest Paper Group mill (formerly Appleton Coated, originally Combined Locks Paper Co.), 540 Prospect St. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/10/2019 2:02:32 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
192
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
A CN local parallels Garner's Creek and crosses State St. as it approaches the remnants of the former C&NW yard at Combined Locks, WI on 9 Nov. '19. Local was preparing to extract some cars from the Midwest Paper Group mill, 540 Prospect St., looming in the background. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. Now just a short branch line, this stretch of rail is a remnant of the MLS&W main line which once ran from Milwaukee to Ashland.
Photo Date:
11/9/2019
Upload Date:
11/18/2019 12:50:05 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
Views:
136
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3806 and CN 3116
Description:
A CN through freight parallels Union St. and passes the former Caroline St. grade crossing as it shoves a string of cars into the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 10 Nov. '19. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St. used to be the yard. I don't know when the current yard was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard here.
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
Upload Date:
11/18/2019 12:50:12 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3806(ES44AC)
CN 3116(ET44AC)
Views:
179
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3806, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. and passes the approaches of the Roland Kampo Bridge (a.k.a. the Polish Connection) at the Hwy. 41/Hwy. 10/Hwy. 441 (a.k.a. Tri-County Expressway) interchange as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 10 Nov. '19. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016). The interchange opened to traffic on 30 Nov. '75, at the time it was simply a bridge to provide access to Hwy. 41 from Menasha. When Hwy. 10 was reconstructed and relocated ca. '97, this interchange was not simultaneously reconstructed to form a full interchange. It was recently reconstructed and expanded; the new, now full interchange was dedicated on 11 Jul. '18. On 1 May '19, the interchange was named in honor of a local politician. I vehemently disagree with the choice made by the powers-that-be. I steadfastly believe that First Sergeant Elmer J. Burr would be a much more worthy namesake for this prominent location. First Sgt. Burr was a Wisconsin National Guard Soldier from Menasha, WI, who earned the Medal of Honor, posthumously, for his heroism and self-sacrifice on Christmas Eve of 1942 at Buna, New Guinea. The former SOO rails run parallel to the right. Modern maps tend to omit the W. from W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. for some reason, it is also absent on the current street sign. Some old maps include the W., some old maps omit the W. Train had two locomotives, CN 3806 and CN 3116.
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
Upload Date:
11/18/2019 12:50:17 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3806(ES44AC)
Views:
183
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 3806 and CN 3116
Description:
A CN through freight parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. and approaches the station sign as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 10 Nov. '19. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016). The former SOO rails run parallel to the right. Modern maps tend to omit the W. from W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. for some reason, it is also absent on the current street sign. Some old maps include the W., some old maps omit the W.
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
Upload Date:
11/24/2019 3:36:58 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 3806(ES44AC)
CN 3116(ET44AC)
Views:
177
Comments:
1
Title:
FTSX 100103
Description:
FTSX 100103 was part of the consist of a CN through freight paralleling W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. as it headed northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 10 Nov. '19. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016).
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
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11/24/2019 3:37:04 AM
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Stroebe(2), WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Title:
CN 9515 and GTW 5812
Description:
A CN local parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd., passes Milepost BG 211, and approaches Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast with 20 cars via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 10 Nov. '19. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016). The former SOO rails run parallel to the right. Modern maps tend to omit the W. from W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. for some reason, it is also absent on the current street sign. Some old maps include the W., some old maps omit the W. Local was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
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11/24/2019 3:37:09 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9515(GP40-2LW)
GTW 5812(GP38-2)
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126
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1
Title:
CN 9515, et al.
Description:
A CN local parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. and approaches Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast with 20 cars via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 10 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna, and had two locomotives, CN 9515 and GTW 5812. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016). The former SOO rails run parallel to the left. Modern maps tend to omit the W. from W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. for some reason, it is also absent on the current street sign, some old maps include the W., some old maps omit the W.
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
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12/2/2019 1:05:17 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9515(GP40-2LW)
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183
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1
Title:
CN 9515, et al.
Description:
A CN local passes behind the depot/yard office as it prepares to set out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 10 Nov. '19. Usually they stay on the main line and pass in front of the depot/yard office while making their setout, but this isn't the first time I've watched them do it this way. Local would continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, CN 9515 and GTW 5812. There used to be a diamond in front of where the depot/yard office sits, about where the sidewalk leading to the front door crosses the tracks, from ca. 1874 until at least 1968, where the MLS&W crossed the C&NW. When the MLS&W was absorbed by the C&NW on 1 Sep. 1893, their line became the Ashland Div. of the C&NW. The white building behind the depot/yard office is the former home of the Harry H. Long Moving and Storage Co., 1001 S. Douglas St., Appleton, WI. This building dates to at least 1953, when it was listed in the local directory (it was not listed in ’51). The building has a spur, but it hasn’t been used for quite a while (except for occasional MoW equipment). Now called Harry H. Long Moving Storage & Express, Inc., the company, founded in 1917, is still family owned. It moved to a larger facility in Town of Clayton, Winnebago Co., WI in 2001.
Photo Date:
11/10/2019
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12/2/2019 1:05:39 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9515(GP40-2LW)
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136
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1
Title:
CN 9515, GTW 5812, CN 4705
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A heavily powered CN local crosses W. 2nd St. as it prepares to set out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 15 Nov. '19. Local would continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna. Carter's Caboose, 1428 W. 2nd St., a small, old, rail side tavern, is partially visible at left. It dates to at least 1887, when it was a grocery store operated by Peter Leininger. By 1901 it was a sample room (saloon) operated by John Sigl. By ‘30 it was a soft drink establishment owned by Hubert J. Merkel and August F. Brandt (Prohibition was still in effect). By ’36 it was a tavern operated by Albert Giesen, owned by Mrs. Gretchen Merkel. By ’38 it was Bob’s Tavern, still owned by Mrs. Merkel. It was the Junction Tavern from at least ’43-’71, still owned by Mrs. Merkel until at least ’60 (there were at least two different owners between ’67-’71). At some point in the ‘70s it became Pete’s Junction (possibly Palomino Pete’s Junction). It was called Netticoat Junction ca. the ‘90s (owned by Joanne M. ‘Nettie’ Nett). I haven’t learned how long it has been Carter’s Caboose.
Photo Date:
11/15/2019
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12/2/2019 1:05:50 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9515(GP40-2LW)
GTW 5812(GP38-2)
CN 4705(GP38-2)
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214
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2
Title:
CN 9515, GTW 5812, CN 4705, GTW 6226
Description:
A heavily powered CN local momentarily fouls W. 2nd St. as it prepares to set out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 15 Nov. '19. Local would continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna. The current local power rests at right. Carter's Caboose, 1428 W. 2nd St., a small, old, rail side tavern, is partially visible at left. It dates to at least 1887, when it was a grocery store operated by Peter Leininger. By 1901 it was a sample room (saloon) operated by John Sigl. By ‘30 it was a soft drink establishment owned by Hubert J. Merkel and August F. Brandt (Prohibition was still in effect). By ’36 it was a tavern operated by Albert Giesen, owned by Mrs. Gretchen Merkel. By ’38 it was Bob’s Tavern, still owned by Mrs. Merkel. It was the Junction Tavern from at least ’43-’71, still owned by Mrs. Merkel until at least ’60 (there were at least two different owners between ’67-’71). At some point in the ‘70s it became Pete’s Junction (possibly Palomino Pete’s Junction). It was called Netticoat Junction ca. the ‘90s (owned by Joanne M. ‘Nettie’ Nett). I haven’t learned how long it has been Carter’s Caboose.
Photo Date:
11/15/2019
Upload Date:
12/2/2019 1:05:58 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9515(GP40-2LW)
GTW 5812(GP38-2)
CN 4705(GP38-2)
GTW 6226(GP38-2)
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172
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2
Title:
CN 9530 and CN 9402
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A CN local passes the Main St. overpass, passes Arrowhead Park, and traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 17 Nov. '19. The remnants of the foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot are partially visible at right. The stack of railroad ties rests atop the remnants of the foundation. The masonry depot was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened.
Photo Date:
11/17/2019
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12/2/2019 1:06:05 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
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260
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1
Title:
CN 9530 and CN 9402
Description:
A CN local passes the Main St. overpass, passes Arrowhead Park, and traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 17 Nov. '19.
Photo Date:
11/17/2019
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12/15/2019 12:33:36 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
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215
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1
Title:
CN 2265 and CN 2321
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A CN unit train of tank cars approaches N. Lake St. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 17 Nov. '19. Train had four locomotives, CN 2265 and CN 2321 pulling as well as CN 2583 and CN 8883 pushing. Eggers Div. of VT Industries, 164 N. Lake St., an active rail customer, is partially visible at left. Founded at Neenah, WI, in 1910 as Hardwood Products Co., construction of the facility commenced in Oct. ’10. It was renamed Hardwood Products Corp. as a result of a merger with Mississippi Veneer & Lumber Co. on 20 Apr. ’22 (the latter company was formed by the same businessmen who founded the Neenah company). Eggers Industries acquired Hardwood Products Corp. in 1965 and renamed it Eggers Hardwood Products Corp. Eggers was founded by Fred W. Eggers at Two Rivers, WI in 1884 to make wood baskets used by farmers. They later started making plywood and other wood veneer products. The name was changed to simply Eggers Industries at some point. It was acquired by Holstein, IA, based VT Industries, Inc., on 2 Oct. ’18. There used to be 3 spurs to service the facility, now there is only 1.
Photo Date:
11/17/2019
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12/15/2019 12:33:39 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 2265(ES44DC)
CN 2321(ES44DC)
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186
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1
Title:
CN 3845 and CN 2982
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A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 28 Nov. '19. Train had two locomotives, CN 3845 and CN 2982. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. The W. Bell St. overpass can be seen in the distance to the right. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, also in use by CN, runs parallel to the left.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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12/15/2019 12:33:41 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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CN 3845(ES44AC)
CN 2982(ES44AC)
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168
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1
Title:
CN 3845 and CN 2982
Description:
A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 28 Nov. '19. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. The W. Bell St. overpass can be seen in the distance to the right. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel to the left. I wish I had opened the shutter a fraction of a second sooner.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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12/15/2019 12:33:43 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 3845(ES44AC)
CN 2982(ES44AC)
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200
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1
Title:
CN 3845, CN 2982, IC 3110
Description:
A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and approaches a CN local as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 28 Nov. '19. Through freight had two locomotives, CN 3845 and CN 2982. Local had one locomotive, IC 3110. The facility partially visible between the trains is home to Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave., Neenah, WI 54956, an active rail customer. A remnant of the former C&NW main line runs parallel on the other side of the trains.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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1/15/2020 2:45:46 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 3845(ES44AC)
CN 2982(ES44AC)
IC 3110(GP40R)
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186
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1
Title:
CN 3845 and CN 2982
Description:
A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and passes the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 28 Nov. '19. The overpass, erected to eliminate the grade crossing, opened to traffic on 20 Nov. '07. Through freight had two locomotives, CN 3845 and CN 2982.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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1/15/2020 2:45:48 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 3845(ES44AC)
CN 2982(ES44AC)
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164
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1
Title:
CN 9402, et al.
Description:
A CN local parallels Ehlers Rd. and approaches Towmen Rd. as it heads northeast with about 26 cars via former SOO rails at Shawano Junction, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016) on 28 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, CN 9402 and CN 9530. The local is about to transition to the former C&NW rails. The Jacobsen Rd. overpass can be seen in the background. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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1/15/2020 2:45:51 AM
Location:
Shawano Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
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192
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0
Title:
CN 9402 and CN 9530
Description:
A CN local parallels Ehlers Rd. and approaches Towmen Rd. as it heads northeast with about 26 cars via former SOO rails at Shawano Junction, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016) on 28 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. The local is transitioning to the former C&NW rails. The Jacobsen Rd. overpass can be seen in the background. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails. The telephone pole to the left stands along an abandoned portion of the C&NW right-of-way.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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1/15/2020 2:45:54 AM
Location:
Shawano Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
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211
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1
Title:
CN 9402 and CN 9530
Description:
A CN local crosses Towmen Rd., as it heads northeast with about 26 cars at Shawano Junction, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016) on 28 Nov. '19. Local was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna and is transitioning from the former SOO rails to the former C&NW rails. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails.
Photo Date:
11/28/2019
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1/20/2020 1:02:25 AM
Location:
Shawano Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
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108
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1
Title:
CN 9530 and CN 9402
Description:
A CN local parallels Union St. and approaches the former Caroline St. grade crossing at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Nov. '19. Local was preparing to head for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna with 26 cars. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St. used to be the yard. I don't know when the current yard was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard here.
Photo Date:
11/29/2019
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1/20/2020 1:02:29 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
Views:
116
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1
Title:
CN 2263 and CN 5788
Description:
A CN container train parallels Union St. and passes the former Sherry St. grade crossing as it heads south past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Nov. '19. The WC (later SOO) depot was built on the north side of Sherry St. on the east side of the tracks in 1891. It replaced the ca. 1871 depot that stood at the west end of Wisconsin Ave. The Sherry St. depot was demolished ca. 1955 when a new depot was built between Main St. and N. Lake St. on the west leg of the wye, about 850 ft. to the northwest. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St. used to be the yard. I don't know when the current yard was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard here. The Main St. overpass can be seen in the background.
Photo Date:
11/29/2019
Upload Date:
1/20/2020 1:02:32 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2263(ES44DC)
CN 5788(SD75I)
Views:
87
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0
Title:
CN 2263, CN 5788, CN 9530, CN 9402
Description:
A CN container train and a CN local meet along Union St. at the former Caroline St. grade crossing at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Nov. '19. Container train had two locomotives, CN 2263 and CN 5788. Local was preparing to head for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna with 26 cars and had two locomotives, CN 9530 and CN 9402. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St. used to be the yard. I don't know when the current yard was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard here. The Winneconne Ave. overpass can be seen in the background at right.
Photo Date:
11/29/2019
Upload Date:
1/20/2020 1:02:36 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2263(ES44DC)
CN 5788(SD75I)
CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
CN 9402(GP40-2LW)
Views:
117
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0
Title:
GTW 5812
Description:
A CN local momentarily fouls Racine St. while working in the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 6 Dec. '19. The small white building in the background, at 403 Racine St., was the home of Dave's Burger Shanty for many years (from at least the ‘60s to the early ‘90s). Several short-lived restaurants have occupied it since, most recently Mr. Taco/Mrs. Fajitas and Foxxy Chicken. Since May ’18 it has been the base for some food truck.
Photo Date:
12/6/2019
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1/20/2020 1:02:39 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5812(GP38-2)
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142
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1
Title:
GTW 5812
Description:
A CN local clears Racine St. while working in the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 6 Dec. '19. The facility at right is currently home to Alliance Industries, 320 Appleton St., they apply powder coatings and manufacture sand cores. Founded at Waupaca, WI in 1979, they leased this facility in 2005. They later purchased the facility as well as the adjacent one at 313 Appleton St. The facility was home to Menasha Mill Supply Co. from at least 1939 through the 1970s, they primarily processed waste paper. It clearly used to receive rail service, but it does not seem to currently. The former MILW yard was located on the other (south) side of it; the building could be serviced by both railroads simultaneously. The small white building partially visible at left, at 403 Racine St., was the home of Dave's Burger Shanty for many years (from at least the ‘60s thru the ‘80s). Several short-lived restaurants have occupied it since, most recently Mr. Taco/Mrs. Fajitas and Foxxy Chicken. Since May '18, it has been used as a base for some food truck.
Photo Date:
12/6/2019
Upload Date:
2/2/2020 12:59:56 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
GTW 5812(GP38-2)
Views:
178
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