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| Title: |
UP 803 |
| Description: |
The Belt Yard job is in full swing with a pair of GP38-2's for power. 675 is also sitting off to the side. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:45:21 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 803(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
FXE 4611 |
| Description: |
Third out on a Z. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:51:10 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 4611(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
St. Paul Turn |
| Description: |
Four Maroon motors get ready to head over to Western Ave. to grab a handful of cars to the UP. After this, they will climb Short Line Hill, right back into my lens. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:51:53 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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TCWR 2004(GP20C) |
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222 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
TCWR 2004 |
| Description: |
After grabbing their cars at Western Ave, they are in full swing now heading up Shortline Hill. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:52:16 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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TCWR 2004(GP20C) |
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242 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
LLPX 2213 |
| Description: |
A gem! A former DT&I geep now finds service on the UP as LLPX 2213. A neat find! |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:52:52 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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LLPX 2213(GP38AC) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 121 |
| Description: |
The Builder headed towards the station, passing the former CNW and BN diesel shops here at Minneapolis Jct. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:46:51 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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AMTK 121(P42DC) |
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238 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Still Going |
| Description: |
The Belt continues to be an interesting slice of the Saint Paul railroad scene. Seemingly unchanged since the CGW days, today you still find the same ballast, light poles, and something that is not always the case with old CGW lines, trains! |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:47:40 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 707(GP38-2) UP 4609(SD70M) |
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355 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4609 |
| Description: |
Looking not-so-new now, the UP 4609 trotts into the yard with 4 EMD's for power. 3198 and LLPX 2239 are the last two units. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:48:17 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 4609(SD70M) |
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190 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4732 |
| Description: |
The 2nd and much nicer looking SD70M. |
| Photo Date: |
3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:48:42 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 4732(SD70M) |
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222 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
LLPX 2239 |
| Description: |
An A/C equipped Geep is the last motor on the inbound. I don't think that they will need the A/C anytime soon, though. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:49:34 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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LLPX 2239(GP38-2) |
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686 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 4919 |
| Description: |
$%^& powerlines, I did what I could. Ready to depart Westward at Western Avenue. |
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3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 7:49:59 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 4919(SD70M) |
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255 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
From 1000's to Dueces |
| Description: |
Yep, in only about 6-7 years, the Midway switch job has gone from BN Green SW1000's to SD40-2's. For years until a few days ago Geeps (38's,38-2's,39's,etc) held down this job. |
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3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 9:22:05 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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329 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
LLPX 2270 |
| Description: |
A pair of LLPX's (LipX's) are switching a cut of cars at the East end of East Minnie. |
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3/27/2009 Upload Date: 3/28/2009 9:23:29 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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LLPX 2270(GP38-2) |
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246 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Saint Paul Turn |
| Description: |
Running with a healthy set of cars, the TCW marches through East Minnie on its way to Pigs Eye. |
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4/4/2009 Upload Date: 4/6/2009 10:30:29 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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TCWR 2301(GP39-2) |
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404 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RRVW 4106 |
| Description: |
Stating that its running on Bio-Diesel. Nice bent frame,too! |
| Photo Date: |
4/4/2009 Upload Date: 4/6/2009 10:31:25 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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RRVW 4106(GP15C) |
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367 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
TCWR 2300 |
| Description: |
These are close to being my most hated engines on their roster. |
| Photo Date: |
4/4/2009 Upload Date: 4/6/2009 10:32:07 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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TCWR 2300(GP39-2) |
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1796 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Saint Paul Turn |
| Description: |
Three GP39-2's (all of em' butt ugly!) and a GP15C from the RRVW return from Pigs Eye and head for home. |
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4/4/2009 Upload Date: 4/6/2009 10:32:38 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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ILSX 1389(GP39-2) |
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267 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3279 |
| Description: |
A pair of Snoots are ready to head back into the clear at Belt, as the female Conductor lines them up. |
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4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:00:49 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3279(SD40-2) |
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312 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dying Breed |
| Description: |
As rain pours in the horizon, its not as dark and gloomy as it looks. Anytime I can shoot an SD40-2 that I haven't lens'd before is a good day. This one still looking nice, complete with the nice yellow frame stripe. |
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4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:02:02 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3473(SD40-2) |
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275 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW's on M-SSPR |
| Description: |
Since the pairing of these units, now without the 8575, some odd 5 years ago, this is the first time and most likely my last shooting them. The good old' "Northwestern" was a very nice sight to a kid who used to visit Ames, IA back in the late 90's and witnessed plenty of Green and Yellow. |
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4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:03:09 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CNW 8701(C44-9W) |
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233 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CNW 8701 |
| Description: |
A look at one of the best paint schemes to ever grace a Dash 9 (yes, that includes Santa Fe) at Saint Paul. These Lightning Stripes were a favorite of mine growing up, and even though I didn't see them often, I sure got excited when given the chance. How much longer you'll be able to shoot these two is anyones guess. |
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4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:03:53 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CNW 8701(C44-9W) |
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176 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CNW 8646 |
| Description: |
The second unit of the set, this one looking a bit more rough with the new grey panels along with new numberboards. Logo's are still tip top though! |
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4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:04:46 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CNW 8646(C44-9W) |
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245 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 664 |
| Description: |
A single Geep switches out the riverside industries, a job rarely seen for me. |
| Photo Date: |
4/20/2009 Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:05:40 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 664(GP38-2) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3225 |
| Description: |
In a hurry, and accidentally leaving "Active D-Lighting" on yielded these dark results. A rare UP SD40-2 these days sits out in the rain, getting something that the UP doesn't believe in, a wash. |
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4/26/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 7:02:47 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3225(SD40-2) |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
HLCX 3877 |
| Description: |
Three 38's idle under cloudy skies at the Belt. |
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5/9/2009 Upload Date: 5/10/2009 10:22:15 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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HLCX 3877(GP38-3) |
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220 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
X-CSXABE7 |
| Description: |
An empty grain train for Willmar settles in at Daytons Bluff behind a nice lashup (in todays age!). NS 5413 was quite the sight! |
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5/9/2009 Upload Date: 5/10/2009 10:22:52 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 9540(C40-9W) |
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140 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 5413 |
| Description: |
A Fitty trails on this nice May afternoon. This is my first shot of a Blue NS SD50, but I have encountered a few of the NREX ones over the years. |
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5/9/2009 Upload Date: 5/10/2009 10:23:55 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 5413(SD50) |
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152 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Z-EMCH power |
| Description: |
Two former Conrail units lay in the sun until their roadrailer is put together. |
| Photo Date: |
5/23/2009 Upload Date: 5/24/2009 8:13:39 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 2570(SD70) |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BRC visitor |
| Description: |
Let go from the clutches of Clearing yard some time ago, LLPX 2228 idles away in the UP's Belt Yard. Dig the open wheel bearings! |
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6/10/2009 Upload Date: 6/10/2009 10:23:56 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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LLPX 2228(GP38-2) |
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245 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
H-NTWGAL |
| Description: |
Putting my jaw on the floor, the H-NTWGAL fly's by Pigs Eye with an outstanding leader! |
| Photo Date: |
6/19/2009 Upload Date: 6/19/2009 5:08:35 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 7551(C40-8) |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSXT 7551 |
| Description: |
The Northtown to Galesburg manifest heads past Newport behind an eye catching C40-8 in YN3. The NS unit added to the neat consist. |
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6/19/2009 Upload Date: 6/19/2009 5:10:13 PM |
| Location: |
Newport, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 7551(C40-8) |
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174 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rollin' |
| Description: |
The beauty in blue heads towards Galesburg on the BNSF's Saint Croix sub cruising along at 50 MPH. |
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6/19/2009 Upload Date: 6/19/2009 5:10:59 PM |
| Location: |
Newport, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 7551(C40-8) |
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172 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Dark Future |
| Description: |
A perfect location is accented by the repainted Dash 8 leading the H-NTWGAL this morning. This is one heck of a location. |
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6/19/2009 Upload Date: 6/19/2009 5:12:17 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CSX 7551(C40-8) |
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520 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
NS 2575 |
| Description: |
A superb set of power off the ZCHEM sits out the night. |
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6/28/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 7:13:28 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 2575(SD70) |
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198 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NS 6758 |
| Description: |
Although the Blue D8-40CW's don't do much for me, I love seeing the remaining SD60I's in blue. |
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6/28/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 7:14:05 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 6758(SD60I) |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Western Avenue |
| Description: |
Four SD40-2's run up to the West end of the yard to grab a string of cars. With BNSF starting to talk seriously about electrifying, I can really appreciate this awesome sight even more than before. This industry has heavy changes coming in the near future, shoot what you can now! |
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6/29/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 7:24:21 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3256(SD40-2) |
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266 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 3358 |
| Description: |
Four yellow sill striped SD40-2's start to shove into the yard to make a p/u. In a Front-Back-Front-Back formation, plus three Snoot's, the consist was definately a nice change of pace! Soon enough these will become part of the semi's load. |
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6/29/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2009 7:25:21 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 3358(SD40-2) |
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271 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6758 |
| Description: |
The 2575 and 6758 are back up at East Minnie, I shot them here a few weeks back. |
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7/17/2009 Upload Date: 7/17/2009 5:29:28 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6758(SD60I) |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 7700 |
| Description: |
The class leader sits amongst other NS power. |
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7/17/2009 Upload Date: 7/17/2009 5:30:09 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 7700(ES40DC) |
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396 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 316 |
| Description: |
Adding cars to number 8 before going about its own work today. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:17:23 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 316(RS27) |
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339 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2981 |
| Description: |
A nice set of Green's are at work with the Midway job today. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:18:54 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2981(GP39V) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 7475 |
| Description: |
Three GE's head through on the MNNR to the connection at Saint Anthony. Definately a cool move! |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:19:43 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 7475(ES44DC) |
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518 Comments: 4 |
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| Title: |
BN-CP |
| Description: |
Three SD40-2's work hard to get there 9,000 ton train going out of Hoffman. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:31:36 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8018(SD40-2) |
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363 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Trains, Boats, and Automobiles |
| Description: |
UP 3305 sticks his head out after getting the lineup across the bridge from Plato Ave. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:32:30 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3305(SD40-2) |
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216 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
UP 3305 |
| Description: |
Two UP SD40-2's (with the only former CNW SD40-2 assigned up here trailing) roll leisurely across the Robert Street Liftbridge with cars for the CP. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:33:19 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
UP 3305(SD40-2) |
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254 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Seriously? |
| Description: |
After just shooting the last CR Blue SD50-2 leading at Dolton a few days ago, the NS sends up an extremely rare counterpart, this CR Blue "Can Opener" SD60! |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:33:57 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 6716(SD60) |
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202 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
H-GALNTW |
| Description: |
Making this ho-hum Dash 9 look good, NS 6716 trails on todays Galesburg-Northtown manifest! I finally got my signal bridge "keeper" shot as well. |
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8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 12:34:28 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9024(C40-9W) |
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136 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 8845 |
| Description: |
A nice lead unit for the CHEM this morning. It will trail out of town on the EMCH tomorrow night. |
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8/28/2009 Upload Date: 8/29/2009 12:39:04 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 8845(C40-9) |
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300 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 318 |
| Description: |
Rollin' down the main in the AM sunshine, still with plenty of switching to do. |
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9/4/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 8:34:30 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 318(RS27) |
| Views: |
473 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 318 |
| Description: |
Pulling and spotting at Veit. |
| Photo Date: |
9/4/2009 Upload Date: 9/8/2009 8:35:01 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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MNNR 318(RS27) |
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536 Comments: 0 |
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