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| Title: |
BNSF 9788 |
| Description: |
With heat waves destroying everything in sight (even the engine itself), BNSF 9788 is the DPU on this very chilly morning. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:33:28 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9788(SD70MAC) |
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398 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 5975 |
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A GEVO(what a surprise....) and a fake Warbonnet lead taconite throug the 603 switch at Northtown. The DPU was another winner, a Dash 9. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:34:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 5975(ES44AC) |
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368 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 2596 |
| Description: |
A nice notch and flare SD70M trails the ever boring catfish. |
| Photo Date: |
10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:35:07 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 2596(SD70M) |
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506 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FXE 3212 |
| Description: |
What is now an SD40-2 (with a shortened Passenger extension) idles inbetween two other EMDs on the NTW-GAL. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:36:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 3212(SDP40) |
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684 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Nice light(pun intended) |
| Description: |
With shadows already overtaking the other side, this cant be much worse. To my chagrin, this train took about 30 minutes to leave, leaving me with some poor conditions for any type of worthful roster shot. |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:37:13 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 3212(SDP40) |
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827 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
FXE 3212 |
| Description: |
This is probably one of the most interesting engines ive seen. An Erie-Lackawanna type handbrake up front, a busted lightbulb casing, an what looks to be a shortened rear end (probably when they took out the steam generator). |
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10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:37:55 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FXE 3212(SDP40) |
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1151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
H-NTWGAL |
| Description: |
An outstanding lashup will guide the NTW-GAL this morning. Middle unit is Ferromex 3212. |
| Photo Date: |
10/27/2007 Upload Date: 10/27/2007 7:38:31 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9072(SD60) |
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548 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF Graveyard |
| Description: |
The end of the line has fallen upon 6 ex CN and GTW SD40s, and with the lease market declining, these engines may be done forever. |
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10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:31:10 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 6999(SD40-2) |
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876 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 1739 |
| Description: |
Sitting and waiting for its funeral run. The SD9s are finally getting the boot. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:32:16 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 1739(SD9) |
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419 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2457 |
| Description: |
A horrible rendition of a GP30 *notice the butcher job on the center windows* gets taken out of the shops. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:33:30 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2457(GP30u) |
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463 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2549 |
| Description: |
Two ex Santa Fe units sit with 3 ex BN units while getting shuffled around the shops. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2007 Upload Date: 10/28/2007 7:34:33 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 2549(GP35u) |
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485 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMD 9045 |
| Description: |
Correctly identified as EMD 9045 *no X*, this SD60 trails two GEs on a Pig train at 35th Ave. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:01:41 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9045(SD60) |
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327 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMD 9008 |
| Description: |
The EMD 9008 leads a Z Train into town with nothing but an SD40-2 helping out. Great consist! |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:03:09 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9008(SD60) |
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335 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 892 |
| Description: |
The day of interesting Z Train power continues. Heaven forbid they put the NS SD60I leading.... |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:04:47 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 892(C40-8W) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NS 6757 |
| Description: |
Another nice looking SD60I makes HP hours on the BNSF. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:05:51 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NS 6757(SD60I) |
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338 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FURX 7243 |
| Description: |
A Furball glides through 35th Ave with its flag still displayed proudly. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:06:53 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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FURX 7243(SD40-2) |
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261 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BN and SOO |
| Description: |
Almost like the old days. BN at Northtown and the SOO Line above. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:07:34 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9202(SD60M) BNSF 6332(SD40-2) |
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497 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 4089 |
| Description: |
A colorful consist hits 35th Ave, ducking under the new CP bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
11/2/2007 Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:08:19 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 4089(C44-9W) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 8736 |
| Description: |
Slightly visible is the initials which someone thought would have been better. Above the numberboard reads BNATSF. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:34:56 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 8736(GP60) |
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533 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9367 |
| Description: |
Two ACes pinch an SD70MAC with 125 loads of coal behind. Both had noselights, which i prefer on the BNSF ones. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:35:32 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9367(SD70ACe) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CN 9449 |
| Description: |
Two Geeps and an SD40-3 power todays R91681. Most times those heatboxes (the CN) are hated by the crew, but with the temp dipping below freezing overnight, im sure Curt didn't mind much. |
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11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:36:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CN 9449(GP40-2LW) |
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403 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 7010 |
| Description: |
Another SD40-2 to add to the roster. The 7010 weaves down the northrunner with the 7828 giving a hand. Gimme these consists everday. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:36:39 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 7010(SD40-2) |
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275 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 7010 |
| Description: |
These two SD40-2s leave Northtown with quite a train in tow. |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:37:15 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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BNSF 7010(SD40-2) |
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285 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6876 |
| Description: |
A pretty shabby looking Santa Fe SD40-2 moves through the yard lite power. Still an SD40-2s, so you gotta love it! |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:37:47 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6876(SD40-2) |
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467 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
TFM 2629 |
| Description: |
Quite an interesting Z Train consist. Not dissapointed by this one! |
| Photo Date: |
11/3/2007 Upload Date: 11/3/2007 9:38:23 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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TFM 2629(AC44CW) |
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325 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 2912 |
| Description: |
The 2912 brings the Geometry train into 35th Ave while the Grove Job waits for a track, and the CP-BN enters the Northrunner. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:29:44 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 2912(GP39E) |
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355 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP-BN |
| Description: |
The CP-BN Transfer enters the yard with the usual pair of SD60s. |
| Photo Date: |
11/15/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:30:31 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6023(SD60) |
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380 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6188 |
| Description: |
A load gallops through with a 70MAC squished between two GEVOs. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:31:20 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6188(ES44AC) |
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292 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
M-NTWMEM |
| Description: |
The Northtown-Memphis departs via the North Runner, with one awesome consist. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:32:01 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6380(SD40-2) |
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375 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CSX 8460 |
| Description: |
The 8460 still looks pretty good in YN2. Those open wheel bearings....just plain sweet looking. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:32:32 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 8460(SD40-2) |
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453 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6350 |
| Description: |
Well, the last two days I can surely say, the SD40-2s seem to run in the afternoon ALOT! Another SD40-2 leads an Empty grain to Saint Louis. |
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11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:33:05 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6350(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
335 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 1245 |
| Description: |
The UP-BN Transfer comes in looking more like the Southern than the UP. |
| Photo Date: |
11/16/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2007 9:33:35 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 1245(GP39-2) |
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359 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
EMD 9081 |
| Description: |
EMD 9081 makes its empty coal train up in the Grove Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:02:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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EMDX 9081(SD60) |
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412 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9274 |
| Description: |
About and hour later the empty gallops past 35th Ave with the SD60M now leading. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:03:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 9274(SD60M) |
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308 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9636 |
| Description: |
Recently patched 9636 leads two sisters that have escaped fate so far. Neat to see three Grinsteins together. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:03:40 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9636(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
397 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
V-TACBLU |
| Description: |
I admit, even though I really dont like the Santa Fe, this was a neat sight. Just a pair of C40-8Ws on a Rack train. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:04:23 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 945(C41-8W) |
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468 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5860 |
| Description: |
Ex Rock Island 4379 is the leader of todays WC Transfer. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:05:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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GTW 5860(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
359 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
GTW 5860 |
| Description: |
A roster of the old Geep, still wearing blue even(first the Rock, then GTW)! |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:06:12 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
GTW 5860(GP38-2) |
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362 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 396 at 11:30 |
| Description: |
Waiting for Amtrak, Alex Thomes kicks back on one of only 10 original CSX SD60s, now in prestine YN3 paint. |
| Photo Date: |
11/17/2007 Upload Date: 11/18/2007 5:06:49 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 8707(SD60) |
| Views: |
362 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 1001 |
| Description: |
A Z Train flies through Northtown beyond the looking grain elevator on a flurry filled Thanksgiving. |
| Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:37:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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BNSF 1001(C44-9W) |
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304 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FURX 7222 |
| Description: |
The Seven and three Dueces leads another Furball and two BNSF SD40-2s into Northtown. A bit dark, which didnt help the clarity.... |
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11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:38:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
FURX 7222(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
414 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
FURX 7222 |
| Description: |
A nice looking FURX. |
| Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:38:47 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
FURX 7222(SD40-2) |
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428 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6397 |
| Description: |
The Remote Control Equipped SD40-2 is the trailer. |
| Photo Date: |
11/22/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:39:22 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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BNSF 6397(SD40-2) |
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481 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 8957 |
| Description: |
CP train 882 comes through 35th Ave with a busted up SD70MAC third out. Look at the numberboard area. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2007 Upload Date: 11/23/2007 5:40:05 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 8957(SD70MAC) |
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292 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
H-GALNTW |
| Description: |
FURX 7222 leads the GALNTW today, with the BNSF 7922 and a surprise, WC 6006 trailing. |
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11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:44:14 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
FURX 7222(SD40-2) |
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390 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC 6006 |
| Description: |
The WC 6006 is found tagging along on the NTWGAL early this morning, joining two other Green SD40-2s. |
| Photo Date: |
11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:44:51 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
WC 6006(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
315 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
UP 6843 |
| Description: |
The UP brings a coal load through 35th, with a patched and yellow striped SP AC44. |
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11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:46:32 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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UP 6843(AC44CW) |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Three Way |
| Description: |
All three major railroads in the Twin Cities are seen at Northtown all heading in different directions. |
| Photo Date: |
11/24/2007 Upload Date: 11/24/2007 1:47:06 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 2140(GP38) UP 6822(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
552 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6146 |
| Description: |
Doing a pretty good Mazda imitation, BNSF 6146 is the chosen leader in front of 2 SD70MACs. |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2007 Upload Date: 11/25/2007 7:22:27 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 6146(ES44AC) |
| Views: |
305 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
BNSF 9778 |
| Description: |
Back when BNSF patches actually looked tasteful.... |
| Photo Date: |
11/25/2007 Upload Date: 11/25/2007 7:23:14 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9778(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
262 Comments: 0 |
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