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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:4/1/2012 - 7/31/2012
Album Info:Pictures taken in the Twin Cities area or along the River or Paynesville Sub. Amtrak will also be in here as well.
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Roaring Up Shortline Hill
Title:  Roaring Up Shortline Hill
Description:  The two SD60s dig in and roar up Shortline Hill with a train full of cars bound for the MNNR.
Photo Date:  4/1/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:03:34 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6049(SD60)
Views:  143   Comments: 3
Almost there
Title:  Almost there
Description:  The STP Transfer is almost to the top of Shortline Hill as it ducks under Selby Ave. The two 60s were really putting on a show as they worked up the hill.
Photo Date:  4/1/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:05:17 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6049(SD60) SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  205   Comments: 2
Saint Paul Transfer
Title:  Saint Paul Transfer
Description:  Two Soo SD60s lead the days STP Transfer out of STP Yard and up the the MNNR with a decent sized train.
Photo Date:  4/1/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:01:41 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6049(SD60) SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
CP 4407
Title:  CP 4407
Description:  A former Soo unit trails the recently repainted CP 4515 as they work the Grove Job.
Photo Date:  4/4/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:15:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Oldies
Title:  Oldies
Description:  A former Milw geep works the 100+ year old grain elevator which now processes Mustard seeds. That new paint looks great on the 4515.
Photo Date:  4/4/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:17:10 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4515(GP38-2)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
Fresh paint on the power
Title:  Fresh paint on the power
Description:  Recently repainted CP 4515 works the Grove Job as they spot a few cars of Mustard Seed. The paint was so fresh on the 4515 that you could almost smell it!
Photo Date:  4/4/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:14:44 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4515(GP38-2) CP 4407(GP38-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 1
Loaded Dresser
Title:  Loaded Dresser
Description:  A loaded Dresser Turn hauls ass through New Brighton with all three units online and working. They put on quite the show as they came by.
Photo Date:  4/5/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:30:00 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6047(SD60)
Views:  186   Comments: 2
INRD 9001
Title:  INRD 9001
Description:  Second out on todays CP 801 as it rolls past the rips and towards Robert St.
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:41:28 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  INRD 9001(SD9043MAC)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Up to the light
Title:  Up to the light
Description:  The INRD duo rolls up to the the light as it waits for its route to Robert St and over to SSP.
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:42:19 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  INRD 9011(SD9043MAC) INRD 9001(SD9043MAC)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
Sitting a Plato
Title:  Sitting a Plato
Description:  After coming over the Mississippi River, the INRD duo waits a Plato Blvd before heading down to SSP.
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:44:39 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  INRD 9001(SD9043MAC) INRD 9011(SD9043MAC)
Views:  678   Comments: 3
Past the Bluffs
Title:  Past the Bluffs
Description:  CP 801 slowly rolls towards Robert St as it passes by Daytons Bluff and two matched INRD SD90s.
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:43:15 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  INRD 9011(SD9043MAC) INRD 9001(SD9043MAC)
Views:  400   Comments: 2
Loaded Dresser
Title:  Loaded Dresser
Description:  An interesting looking lease unit leads todays Dresser Turn into Cardigan Jct where it will head down to STP Yard.
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 12:00:31 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3056(SD40-2) CP 5833(SD40-2) CP 4525(GP38-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
CP 4525
Title:  CP 4525
Description:  On of the rebuilt GP38-2s on the roster sits third out as the loaded Dresser heads towards STP Yard.
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 12:02:14 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4525(GP38-2)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
CP 5833
Title:  CP 5833
Description:  A beaten and worn SD40-2 sits second out on a loaded Ballast train heading to STP Yard.
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 12:01:08 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5833(SD40-2)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Good to go
Title:  Good to go
Description:  A short STP Transfer gets ready to head back to STP Yard. They made really good time today!
Photo Date:  4/22/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 1:50:57 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6055(SD40-3) DME 6080(SD40-3)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Up to the yard
Title:  Up to the yard
Description:  DME 6080 leads the DME 6055 as the duo pulls up to the yard to drop off their cars.
Photo Date:  4/22/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 1:49:47 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6080(SD40-3)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Over Prior Ave
Title:  Over Prior Ave
Description:  The STP Transfer continues to make good time as it cruises over Prior Ave and toward the MNNR.
Photo Date:  4/22/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 1:48:42 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6080(SD40-3) DME 6055(SD40-3)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Nice Trailing Power
Title:  Nice Trailing Power
Description:  A very nice looking CSXT unit trails on an empty 801 pulling up to Robert St on Soo 1. I wish we got more power like this on coke trains..
Photo Date:  4/28/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2012 4:42:25 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8315(SD40M-2)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
Dresser Loads
Title:  Dresser Loads
Description:  Two SD60s lead a long Dresser Turn the diamonds while doing every bit of track speed that they can. The two units put on a nice show.
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2012 4:47:55 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6026(SD60)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Working 33rd
Title:  Working 33rd
Description:  The MP15 duo starts to switch out cars at 33rd while the old NSP power plant sits in the background.
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:18:20 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC) SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
Over Broadway
Title:  Over Broadway
Description:  The Camden Job rolls over Broadway Ave on a bridge that still bears the name 'Soo Line' as it heads towards the run around track.
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:15:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Just like th 80s
Title:  Just like th 80s
Description:  In a scene right out of the lates 80s, a pair of matched bandit Soo MP15ACs head down the Camden line to switch out and serve the various customers. The train is just coming up to 33rd Ave North in this shot.
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:06:58 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC) SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  370   Comments: 1
Setting out gons
Title:  Setting out gons
Description:  The Camden Job starts to set out a few gons for a customer near 18th Ave N. The sun decided to go away about a minute before this shot...
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:10:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Switching out at 18th Ave
Title:  Switching out at 18th Ave
Description:  The Camden Job continues to switch out cars at 18th Ave N.
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:13:30 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC) SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
Crossing 33rd Ave N
Title:  Crossing 33rd Ave N
Description:  After coming back up from the run around, the Bandit duo rolls through the gates at 33rd Ave N.
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:17:22 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC) SOO 1540(MP15AC)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Shoving down
Title:  Shoving down
Description:  After pulling a hopper, the Camden Job shoves it back down to the rest of the train before spotting a few loads.
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:19:33 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC) SOO 1540(MP15AC)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
The Milwaukee Road
Title:  The Milwaukee Road
Description:  The faded lettering of the Milwaukee Roada slowly bleeds through the long hood of the Soo 1551. You can even see the old Milw number!
Photo Date:  5/2/2012  Upload Date: 5/13/2012 1:11:55 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
Shadow of what it once was....
Title:  Shadow of what it once was....
Description:  An extra Ford Hauler heads up to the plant to pull some rebar flats out of storage while TJ makes sure they have the switches lined up properly. The lone GP38-2 is passing through an empty Davern St Yard. When the Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant was still open, this yard was usually full of auto racks.
Photo Date:  5/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2012 4:58:49 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4447(GP38-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Lining up a route
Title:  Lining up a route
Description:  The Extra Haulers conductor gets ready to line up the power and grab a few cuts of stored cars.
Photo Date:  5/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2012 5:00:45 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4447(GP38-2)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Dresser Turn with two ICE units
Title:  Dresser Turn with two ICE units
Description:  I just leaving Target off of Lexington Ave when I texted Mike where the Dresser Turn was at. I got a reply saying he was at Cardigan, so I knew I didn't have long. I drove over to where the an abandoned hotel was and took advantage of the storm lighting. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Next time there are matching blue and golds, I have to shoot them coming past Bethel University, only fitting since I graduated from there and blue and gold are the University's colors.
Photo Date:  5/8/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 1:53:24 AM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6432(SD40-2) ICE 6414(SD40-2)
Views:  180   Comments: 3
CP 608
Title:  CP 608
Description:  A solid set of ICE power leads todays CP 608 as it comes up to Union Jct and starts to head towards the top of the hill. It was quite the sight to see this ICE trio.
Photo Date:  5/12/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 8:54:17 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6445(SD40-2)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
SOO 1551
Title:  SOO 1551
Description:  The single MP15 on todays Camden Job continues its trek down the line as it comes up to Lowry Ave N.
Photo Date:  5/15/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 9:04:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  130   Comments: 1
Down to Dowling
Title:  Down to Dowling
Description:  Due to a power crunch, the Camden Job cut off its second unit, leaving a single MP15 to do todays work. Recently the switch at Dowling Ave was torn out, but new fresh ties are in place....
Photo Date:  5/15/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 9:03:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Switching the Star Tribune
Title:  Switching the Star Tribune
Description:  The Camden Job heads to the very end of the line to switch out the Star Tribune and pull some empty boxcars.
Photo Date:  5/15/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 9:02:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Good old SD45, well kinda
Title:  Good old SD45, well kinda
Description:  The shell of a former SD45 lives on as an SD40M-2, but is still a very welcomed sight any day for me!
Photo Date:  5/17/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 10:56:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 2792(SD40M-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
SD40-2 power move
Title:  SD40-2 power move
Description:  A trio of SD40-2s make a light power move from Humboldt to Saint Paul Yard under cloudy skys.
Photo Date:  5/17/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 10:52:54 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6052(SD40-3)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Rolling Past Control Point Camden
Title:  Rolling Past Control Point Camden
Description:  The Shoreham Soo rolls through control point Camden with a nice ICE unit leading the way.
Photo Date:  5/17/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 10:52:20 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6432(SD40-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Shoreham Soo
Title:  Shoreham Soo
Description:  Two classic EMD products lead the Shoreham Soo out of the T Yard back to Humboldt Yard on a cloudy day.
Photo Date:  5/17/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 10:54:54 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6432(SD40-2) CITX 2792(SD40M-2)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Dual Bandits
Title:  Dual Bandits
Description:  The Camden Job again sports a pair of bandits making for an awesome sight.
Photo Date:  5/17/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 10:59:22 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC) SOO 1551(MP15AC)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Three 38s
Title:  Three 38s
Description:  The Saint Paul Transfer roars up Shortline Hill with three geeps for power. At this point, the train is almost to Saint Clair Ave, and was doing about 10 or so mph. Quite the sight and sound!
Photo Date:  5/20/2012  Upload Date: 6/20/2012 11:33:33 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4425(GP38-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Dead Dresser
Title:  Dead Dresser
Description:  An empty and dead Dresser sits on the old MT2, and will wait another day for a crew to take it up to Dresser. The former BNSF H1 SD40-2 was a nice sight.
Photo Date:  5/29/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 12:04:43 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3036(SD40-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Fresh Paint
Title:  Fresh Paint
Description:  Another Soo GP38-2 is no more, and is now under the guise of CP paint. The paint on this unit looked great and was almost sparkling in the sunlight.
Photo Date:  6/2/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 12:20:08 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4446(GP38-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 1
Ethanol Loads
Title:  Ethanol Loads
Description:  Three blue and yellows bring a 600 series train off of the DM&E and onto the CP. All the 'good' trains in poor light when I was on the River Sub.
Photo Date:  6/2/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 12:22:28 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6088(SD40-3)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
SOO 30
Title:  SOO 30
Description:  A caboose from the second order sits with two geeps in Winona waiting for the next call to work.
Photo Date:  6/2/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 12:21:01 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  188   Comments: 0
UP Sand Train
Title:  UP Sand Train
Description:  A UP sand train roars down the River Sub after departing from Winona. After seeing all the sand that was being kicked up, I really wonder why they don't ship this stuff in covered hoppers...
Photo Date:  6/2/2012  Upload Date: 6/21/2012 12:19:06 AM
Location:  Homer, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8374(SD70ACe)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
Blue and Gold Leading
Title:  Blue and Gold Leading
Description:  An ICE SD40-2 leads a Dresser Turn, but proceeds at a restricted speed due to a burned out ditch light.
Photo Date:  6/4/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 2:04:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6419(SD40-2)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Camden Job
Title:  Camden Job
Description:  Two ex Milw switchers head down the Camden Line to switch out the usual customers.
Photo Date:  6/8/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 2:58:40 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1540(MP15AC)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Stalled Saint Paul Transfer
Title:  Stalled Saint Paul Transfer
Description:  Todays Saint Paul Transfer stalled while trying tackle the grade. The reasoning was two fold; one they were over tonnage and the third unit died on them as well. Helpers came out of Saint Paul yard to give this guy a shove up the hill.
Photo Date:  6/10/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 3:10:28 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4598(GP39-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 1
CP Tech Train
Title:  CP Tech Train
Description:  CP 6080 leads a tech train down the CP Saint Paul Sub after going up and over the entire Withrow Sub. The 6080 has since been assigned to the DM&E.
Photo Date:  6/11/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 3:15:20 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6080(SD40-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Waiting at Park Jct
Title:  Waiting at Park Jct
Description:  A very late running CP 183 meets an EB CP Manifest which is taking the crossovers at Park Jct.
Photo Date:  6/15/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 1:50:40 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6033(SD60) CP 8940(ES44AC)
Views:  203   Comments: 0


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