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Viewing Album:  CP in the Twin Cities 11
 
By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:2/25/2010 - 7/22/2009
Album Info:Canadian Pacific movements throughout the metro and beyond. CP, SOO, and CEFX locomotives are quite common.
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Twins on the HAT
Title:  Twins on the HAT
Description:  Ahh, the joy of telephoto once again. My last two DSLR's took up most of my budget, and thus not allowing me to buy good glass to go along with them. I acquired the cheaper 50-200mm(pentax) and 55-200mm(nikon) instead, which made me never want to use them because of the hideous distortions. But recently I acquired the Nikkor 75-300mm lens, built from 1989-1999, and uses the good Nikon glass that you don't get anymore unless you trade them a few limbs. Anyway, enough with the lens history. CP's HAT (Hoffman Ave Transfer) heads Westward on the West Runner (how fitting?) with the CP 6048 trailing.
Photo Date:  7/22/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 1:18:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 6047(SD40-2)
Views:  393   Comments: 3
CP 295
Title:  CP 295
Description:  Waiting for a ballast train and then 498, soon this manifest will reveal its middle unit!
Photo Date:  7/25/2009  Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:33:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CEFX 1045(AC44CW)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
CP 4526
Title:  CP 4526
Description:  Three GP38-2's drag this short Dresser Turn by Marshall St. in my futile morning glint attempt.
Photo Date:  7/25/2009  Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:34:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4526(GP38-2)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
CP 498
Title:  CP 498
Description:  A shot I've been meaning to get for a long time, but its only possible in the summer, and ofcourse you need to get a train at the right time. Today 498 rolls across the SOO's Mississippi River bridge with the Minneapolis skyline in the distance.
Photo Date:  7/25/2009  Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:35:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8836(ES44AC)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
DMVW 6905!!!
Title:  DMVW 6905!!!
Description:  Wow, let me just say that I couldn't even dream up something this wild! A former NBEC (originally CN) SD40 sits inbetween two AC44's on its way out to the DMVW's home rails.
Photo Date:  7/25/2009  Upload Date: 7/25/2009 2:36:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  DMVW 6905(SD40)
Views:  1107   Comments: 3
CP 183
Title:  CP 183
Description:  A single GEVO drags 183 to its destination at Shoreham.
Photo Date:  8/10/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 6:31:12 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8807(ES44AC)
Views:  286   Comments: 1
CP 290
Title:  CP 290
Description:  290 crests the top of the grade at Main St. with a consist that is somewhat interesting. The 1404 and 4406 are along for the trip back to Saint Paul this morning. Notice the cab height difference from the 4406 to the AC44!
Photo Date:  8/12/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 6:31:46 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8641(AC44CW)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Two on 291
Title:  Two on 291
Description:  CP 291 today sports a pair of GEVO's for power.
Photo Date:  8/22/2009  Upload Date: 8/22/2009 11:18:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8853(ES44AC)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
CP 498
Title:  CP 498
Description:  Engineer Thomes cranks em' up a notch as two SD40-2's depart Shoreham for the trip to Pigs Eye. This was my FIRST time shooting a CP Dash 2 in the lead on a road freight all summer, quite a contrast from last year....
Photo Date:  8/30/2009  Upload Date: 8/31/2009 4:34:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5911(SD40-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 0
CP 498
Title:  CP 498
Description:  With dynamics howling, two SD40-2's coax their 9000 plus ton train down the steep grade, nearing 7th St. I hadn't marked this shot off my "places to shoot" list before this, so I figured with power like this it would be the wise decision today.
Photo Date:  8/30/2009  Upload Date: 8/31/2009 4:35:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5911(SD40-2)
Views:  828   Comments: 11
Saint Paul Transfer
Title:  Saint Paul Transfer
Description:  A pair of 38-2's roll Westward towards Shortline Hill with a short transfer for the Commercial. Quite a nice looking Geep in the lead, for sure!
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:15:54 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4511(GP38-2)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
CP 890
Title:  CP 890
Description:  Finally, Im shooting the HLCX's on a train instead of sitting at Roseport! But, I wish they we're still using the 6081 and 6083 with these. Can't really complain about this though!
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:17:06 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  HLCX 5994(SD60)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
CP 890
Title:  CP 890
Description:  Coke loads bound for the INRD at Terre Haute get a roll on em' as they blow past Redrock with their two HLCX SD60's. A good way to end summer!
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:18:22 PM
Location:  Newport, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  HLCX 5994(SD60)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
CP 890
Title:  CP 890
Description:  Two former CNW SD60's wind up as they near the Hastings Depot on the old Milwaukee. The second SD60's turbo seems to be running out of time, sure was howling as they passed by!
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 10:20:06 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  HLCX 5994(SD60)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
CP 865
Title:  CP 865
Description:  Empty GSNX cars roll Westward towards Saint Paul, passing the 4618 tied down for the day near the depot.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:16:22 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC) CP 4618(GP40)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
CEFX 1038
Title:  CEFX 1038
Description:  This dirty bird sits out front of the old Milwaukee Road Diesel shops.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:10 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEFX 1038(AC44CW)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
CP 865
Title:  CP 865
Description:  With a new crew, CP 8822 continues its trek, and is seen here grinding up the Saint Paul sub near Como Ave.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:32 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8822(ES44AC)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
CP 8830
Title:  CP 8830
Description:  An unknown CP train drifts down the hill with a pair of GEVO's after the sun has surrendered the sky to darkness. I was actually quite surprised I was able to stop this image without a tripod at 125 shutter speed.
Photo Date:  9/7/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 11:17:52 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8830(ES44AC)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
02BC-19
Title:  02BC-19
Description:  Racing the sun to Midway, IC&E 4206 crests the steep grade at Main St. with three private coaches in tow.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:25:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 4206(GP40-2)
Views:  340   Comments: 2
ICE 4206
Title:  ICE 4206
Description:  Pausing at the station for a few minutes, which allowed me this image. Shortly after they would cut away from the cars and head East lite.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:26:41 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  ICE 4206(GP40-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 1
City of New Hampton
Title:  City of New Hampton
Description:  I hope someday soon these units will be able to frequent the Twin Cities area, as this one gets the honors to do this night.
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/19/2009 11:27:06 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 4206(GP40-2)
Views:  295   Comments: 2
CP 496
Title:  CP 496
Description:  496 shoves down into the yard at Humboldt with a consist that was not supposed to be. I knew something was wrong when over the radio I heard 496 address themselves as the 8544. This train showed leaving out of Glenwood with the 6010, obviously the crew had other ideas.
Photo Date:  10/4/2009  Upload Date: 10/12/2009 4:23:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8544(AC44CW)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
CP 6010
Title:  CP 6010
Description:  Haven't seen this particular duece in a few years, so I was pleased to find it on 496, even if it was supposed to be leading.
Photo Date:  10/4/2009  Upload Date: 10/12/2009 4:24:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6010(SD40-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
CP 6080
Title:  CP 6080
Description:  Two SD40-2's sit tied down, presumably with the return HAT, in the yard at Humboldt. It appears the engineer forgot to turn off the sanders.
Photo Date:  10/10/2009  Upload Date: 10/12/2009 4:25:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 6080(SD40-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 2
Crisp Morning
Title:  Crisp Morning
Description:  59 Herzog's trail these three spartan cab 40's on their way up the former SOO mainline from Shoreham Yard to Stevens Point. Nothing like shooting a train in the first few minutes of sunshine.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 10:18:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6055(SD40-2)
Views:  509   Comments: 4
CP 6055 West
Title:  CP 6055 West
Description:  On the return trip now, the loaded ballast train approaches Cardigan East in the midst of lingering fall color adorning the nearby foliage.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 10:24:54 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 6055(SD40-2)
Views:  299   Comments: 1
CP 283
Title:  CP 283
Description:  Drifting into town after waiting for the NTWGAL to clear with its high-wides in tow, CP 283 shows up with a pair of Geeps trailing the usual.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/25/2009 10:29:26 PM
Location:  Newport, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8786(ES44AC)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
HAT
Title:  HAT
Description:  The HAT slides by with the usual pair of SD40-2's doing the honors.
Photo Date:  11/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:46:40 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6048(SD40-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
CP 290
Title:  CP 290
Description:  290 pulls up towards Shoreham with a pair of Beavers (much to my delight.....), soon to cross over Marshall St.
Photo Date:  11/7/2009  Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:34:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8620(AC44CW)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
CP 8718
Title:  CP 8718
Description:  What I presume to be 493 makes its way into Shoreham under parting clouds before the sun rises.
Photo Date:  11/8/2009  Upload Date: 11/9/2009 2:34:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8718(ES44AC)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
HAT
Title:  HAT
Description:  Two Dueces again.
Photo Date:  11/9/2009  Upload Date: 11/11/2009 4:55:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6048(SD40-2)
Views:  253   Comments: 1
CP 668
Title:  CP 668
Description:  An unusual symbol adorns this usual power as it twists around Foley Wye in early morning light. Ethanol bound for Chicago.
Photo Date:  11/9/2009  Upload Date: 11/11/2009 4:56:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8804(ES44AC)
Views:  252   Comments: 1
The Ford at Fordson
Title:  The Ford at Fordson
Description:  On home turf, this GP38-2 heads up the hill and onto the Ford line with 17 cars.
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:45:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4515(GP38-2)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Milwaukee Remnants
Title:  Milwaukee Remnants
Description:  SOO 4515 splits a set of crossbucks, although the other side is the newer type, as it continues West for the Ford Plant.
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:47:06 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4515(GP38-2)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
Ford Hauler
Title:  Ford Hauler
Description:  This was my first real time actually chasing the Hauler, and boy how sad I will be to see it go. Two Geeps rumble through the small neigborhood early on a nice Saturday morning with a train of 17 cars.
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:48:20 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4515(GP38-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
CP 4526
Title:  CP 4526
Description:  The other GP38-2 in the consist.
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:48:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4526(GP38-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
CP 4452
Title:  CP 4452
Description:  As I followed the Hauler up to the plant here, I was greeted by another job shuffling cars around with the elusive 4452 with the honors.
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 6:50:04 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4452(GP38-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 1
SOO 4515
Title:  SOO 4515
Description:  A shot that I've wanted for the few days that I've known about it. Today, the Ford Hauler heads back to the plant with the same power as yesterday.
Photo Date:  11/22/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 7:18:39 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4515(GP38-2)
Views:  305   Comments: 2
ICE 6448
Title:  ICE 6448
Description:  Two ICE/DME SD40-2's sit under the sanding towers while fog covers the yard in the background.
Photo Date:  11/22/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 7:20:45 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6448(SD40-2)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
CP 8773
Title:  CP 8773
Description:  The sun makes an ever slight appearence as a GEVO leads three more under the signal bridge at Daytons Bluff.
Photo Date:  11/22/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 7:22:10 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8773(ES44AC)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
CP 170
Title:  CP 170
Description:  The DME heads past CP Redrock with 68 loads and 22 empties behind the two SD's. A nice Thanksgiving surprise!
Photo Date:  11/26/2009  Upload Date: 11/26/2009 12:52:54 PM
Location:  Newport, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6084(SD40-3)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
CP 5951
Title:  CP 5951
Description:  One of the many CP SD40-2's assigned to the DM&E.
Photo Date:  11/26/2009  Upload Date: 11/26/2009 12:53:35 PM
Location:  Newport, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5951(SD40-2)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
CP 170
Title:  CP 170
Description:  A former CP SD40 leads current CP SD40-2 over the bridge in Hastings.
Photo Date:  11/26/2009  Upload Date: 11/26/2009 12:57:26 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6084(SD40-3)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
CP 891
Title:  CP 891
Description:  Well, once I knew this unit would be leading 891 up to Saint Paul today there was absolutely no way that I was going to miss it. Upon arriving I was happy to find it where I figured it would be, but surprised to find only one unit.
Photo Date:  11/26/2009  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:32:35 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8554(SD50-2)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
CP 891
Title:  CP 891
Description:  Idling with the short string of coke hoppers on SOO 2. My CSX drought finally ends, the last time I shot a CSX engine up in the cities here was on the last day of summer.
Photo Date:  11/26/2009  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 10:33:14 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8554(SD50-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
CP 298
Title:  CP 298
Description:  Yay, two AC44's.....298 rumbles through the West end of Humbolt before the sun fully rises.
Photo Date:  12/13/2009  Upload Date: 12/13/2009 8:18:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9827(AC44CW)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
CP 4404
Title:  CP 4404
Description:  Coming back from Shoreham with a short cut of cars.
Photo Date:  12/17/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:15:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4404(GP38-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
Camden Job
Title:  Camden Job
Description:  A pair of Red and Whites roll along the riverfront, heading down some of the now rare industrialized zones still served by rail in the Twin Cities.
Photo Date:  12/17/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:15:49 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4423(GP38-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
SOO 4417
Title:  SOO 4417
Description:  Trailing.
Photo Date:  12/17/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:16:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4417(GP38-2)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
CP 293
Title:  CP 293
Description:  293 slides into Shoreham with a pair of AC44's and an SD60 helping out as well. Notice the turned away aspects on the first signal bridge, overshadowed by the new one installed weeks prior. Thanks to Northstar many of the old signals have been replaced.
Photo Date:  12/18/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 12:26:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8564(AC44CW)
Views:  227   Comments: 0

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