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| Title: |
CP 580 |
| Description: |
A GP40 leads the way on the first day of 2011 as it passes Redrock. |
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1/1/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 8:44:05 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 4617(GP40) |
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290 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 290 |
| Description: |
A perfectly matched set of four SD40-2's coast into Glenwood off of the Detroit Lakes Sub after battling the winter storm for a few days previous. |
| Photo Date: |
1/2/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 8:45:03 AM |
| Location: |
Glenwood, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 5902(SD40-2) |
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225 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Two SD60's and two SD40-2's, complete with the CITX 3072, kick up the snow as they throttle up after meeting one at Paynesville. |
| Photo Date: |
1/2/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 8:45:44 AM |
| Location: |
Paynesville, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6045(SD60) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Three EMD's make a delightful sight as they roar up the hill, headed for home rails at Shoreham. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:09:50 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5958(SD40-2) |
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156 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Shakopee Job |
| Description: |
With no 4598-4599 pair on this job today, I was happily surprised to find a pair of Milwaukee GP40's, with my favorite bandit leading. |
| Photo Date: |
1/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:10:22 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 2010(GP40) |
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482 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
DME 6370, the most sought after 63XX for me, hits the high iron with another home road unit helping out. They won't get too far, after this shot they were nabbed by the detector. |
| Photo Date: |
1/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:11:25 AM |
| Location: |
Newport, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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DME 6370(SD40-2) |
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244 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NREX 7368 |
| Description: |
An awesome unit basks in the setting sun as it awaits its nocturnal run on 282. |
| Photo Date: |
1/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:11:02 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 7368(SD40-2) |
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429 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 183 |
| Description: |
Quite the shocker for the hot hot hot 183. A nice tale of era's, two Dual Flags, both look like trash, and I couldn't be happier. |
| Photo Date: |
1/30/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:24:32 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5924(SD40-2) |
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249 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 291 |
| Description: |
Sweeping through the curves at Weaver, the pair of SD40-2's look great and for a moment you forget that these days are numbered. |
| Photo Date: |
1/30/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:26:14 AM |
| Location: |
Weaver, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5909(SD40-2) |
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207 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 372 |
| Description: |
While waiting for 291 to continue its trek, I was caught off guard as this 372 comes barreling East with a good leader. |
| Photo Date: |
1/30/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:27:15 AM |
| Location: |
Maple Springs, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6039(SD60) |
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177 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 291 |
| Description: |
Finally 291 gets a favorable indication and is back on the move. Here the pair of Dueces hop out into the sun for my marquee shot of this train. |
| Photo Date: |
1/30/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:27:36 AM |
| Location: |
Maple Springs, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 5909(SD40-2) |
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175 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
A cleanly Ghost leads 270 this evening, shown here coming through Wabasha. Penn Central Lives. |
| Photo Date: |
1/30/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:28:00 AM |
| Location: |
Wabasha, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3089(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
280 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
East End Job |
| Description: |
The GP9 Equipped East End Job comes down from Humboldt with a few cars for the elevator and other industry at Shoreham. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:44:55 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 4515(GP38-2) |
| Views: |
405 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 2-493 |
| Description: |
The 2nd 493 will wait here until the sun sets before heading West, like any good train does. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:45:20 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6021(SD60) |
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196 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 490 |
| Description: |
CP 6038 and 5911 march into Humboldt with 490 in tow, just a few minutes before the sun punches out. |
| Photo Date: |
2/2/2011 Upload Date: 2/5/2011 9:45:47 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6038(SD40-2) |
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302 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
HLCX 7009 |
| Description: |
A nice trailer today on 490. |
| Photo Date: |
2/5/2011 Upload Date: 2/11/2011 11:02:52 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
HLCX 7009(SD40-2) |
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417 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The HAT |
| Description: |
A nice Super Bowl Sunday lashup is shown here coming Westbound with Park Jct in the distance. CP 8263 is in the lashup as well. |
| Photo Date: |
2/6/2011 Upload Date: 2/11/2011 11:03:35 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6038(SD60) |
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157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 8263 |
| Description: |
One of atleast two GP9's reactivated on the old SOO Line territory. The 8263 was born over 50 years ago as the SOO 2404. |
| Photo Date: |
2/6/2011 Upload Date: 2/11/2011 11:04:08 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CP 8263(GP9u) |
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264 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CWR-31 |
| Description: |
A "Once and a Ver-Million" lashup awaits its crew to continue the journey for its precious rail. A pair of elephant NS Geeps for sole power...ya. |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/2011 Upload Date: 2/11/2011 11:10:59 PM |
| Location: |
Vermillion, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 5623(GP38-2) |
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253 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Norfolk'n the night away |
| Description: |
CWR-31's power idles the bitter cold away for just a little while longer. Soon enough the crew will arrive and take these two foreigners towards Glenwood. Probably wont need the A/C tonight. |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/2011 Upload Date: 2/11/2011 11:11:25 PM |
| Location: |
Vermillion, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 5623(GP38-2) |
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327 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
A nice set of SD40 bodies notch it up as they approach Redrock with 32 Loads and 37 Empties. No sun and no headlights... |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2011 Upload Date: 2/12/2011 9:45:23 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
DME 6076(SD40-3) |
| Views: |
171 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CITX 3075 |
| Description: |
Another one of the elusive few CITX's I can finally mark off my "To Get" list. Wish it would have been leading, but the DME 6076 looked spiffy so I cant complain. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2011 Upload Date: 2/12/2011 9:45:44 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3075(SD40-2) |
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250 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3105 |
| Description: |
An untouched CEFX version of the grey ghost sits near the shops at Pigs Eye this afternoon. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2011 Upload Date: 2/12/2011 9:46:11 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3105(SD40-2) |
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275 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CITX 3099 |
| Description: |
Another CITX to add to the roster. I was pretty surprised to find the 3099 here, as I thought it was still stored somewhere up in Canada, but apparently its been hiding down here for a few weeks. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2011 Upload Date: 2/12/2011 9:46:30 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3099(SD40-2) |
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319 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 490 |
| Description: |
490 exits the tunnel on Main 2 with four EMD's howling as they approach 7th St. Very nice. |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/17/2011 3:55:34 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6060(SD60M) |
| Views: |
320 Comments: 7 |
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| Title: |
DME 270 |
| Description: |
One of the crazier consists you can wish for, and in 2011? |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/17/2011 3:56:23 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 4403(SD40-2) |
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291 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NREX 4403 |
| Description: |
I can only imagine what the roundhouse guys were saying when they serviced this thing. With its crusty UP yellow holding on, and the CP marks bleeding through, the 4403 will lead a Class 1 train down the river in 2011. Unreal. |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/17/2011 3:56:46 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 4403(SD40-2) |
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567 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NREX 4403 |
| Description: |
Still sitting Blue Flagged after an hour and a half of waiting. Much to my dismay 270 would sit here until it was nearly dark, and by that time I had already started home. Mistake... |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/17/2011 3:57:07 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 4403(SD40-2) |
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471 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 3121 |
| Description: |
Ironically this one is trail only, but the NREX 4403 is lead eligible. |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2011 Upload Date: 2/17/2011 6:01:43 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 3121(SD40M-2) |
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259 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 803 |
| Description: |
Coke empties hussle towards Saint Paul as they approach Red Wing in white out conditions. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2011 Upload Date: 2/20/2011 7:05:02 PM |
| Location: |
Red Wing, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 7246(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
251 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 803 |
| Description: |
Wheelin' it after waiting for 4 Eastbounds at Duke. I really can't believe how nuts this is. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2011 Upload Date: 2/20/2011 7:05:28 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 7246(SD40-2) |
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301 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 803 |
| Description: |
Not the familiar side of the River for these two, but they do their best to blend in as they take empties towards Roseport, passing the Milwaukee depot in the process. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2011 Upload Date: 2/20/2011 7:05:59 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 7246(SD40-2) |
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203 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Since The 70's |
| Description: |
Up until recently, anyone who is anyone and has been to this spot in Saint Paul, has shots of BN Green Dash 2's passing the Bluffs. Now with it being a nearly impossible task, I decided to get the standard shot. |
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2/20/2011 Upload Date: 2/20/2011 7:06:21 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 7246(SD40-2) |
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233 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
NREX's on CP 803 |
| Description: |
Dash 2ing through the snow, BN Green leading the way.... So its some cheesy Christmas remake, but it is awesome! |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2011 Upload Date: 2/20/2011 7:06:37 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 7246(SD40-2) |
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254 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NREX 8092 |
| Description: |
Amazing to see this things back on home turf. |
| Photo Date: |
2/20/2011 Upload Date: 2/20/2011 7:24:57 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 8092(SD40-2) |
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459 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
Well, I had actually planned on waiting for the TCW to leave with the 406 (GP10) on the point, but when this called to go West first I decided to switch objectives. |
| Photo Date: |
2/26/2011 Upload Date: 2/26/2011 7:28:10 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6040(SD60) |
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182 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 491 |
| Description: |
After 490 blew by on Main 2, 491 got the "Good Light" and proceeds towards Shoreham with sunlight this time. |
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2/26/2011 Upload Date: 2/26/2011 7:28:49 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
SOO 6040(SD60) |
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195 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
HLCX 8139 |
| Description: |
HELM has long been my favorite leasing company, generally speaking. And to think that CP is leasing a handful of them along with a whole slew of CITX and NREX's as well in 2011 still amazes me. |
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2/26/2011 Upload Date: 2/26/2011 7:29:11 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
HLCX 8139(SD40-2) |
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244 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 647 |
| Description: |
CP 6034 shakes the ground a bit as it glides above one of the many classic SOO bridges along the Paynesville Sub. |
| Photo Date: |
3/1/2011 Upload Date: 3/1/2011 11:58:40 PM |
| Location: |
Annandale, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6034(SD40-2) |
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204 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 647 |
| Description: |
Catching enough nose light to make the shot worthwhile, CP 647 is back on the move after meeting 198 at South Haven. |
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3/1/2011 Upload Date: 3/1/2011 11:59:40 PM |
| Location: |
Watkins, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6034(SD40-2) |
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153 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CEFX 2802 |
| Description: |
A strange story that I've yet to hear, the former CN SD40 trails today on its way back towards Canada. The Canadian remnants on this engine are faint, but there. The low brake wheel, the eyebolts on the pilot, the split air reservoir above the fuel tank, and a vertical headlight on the rear. Other than that, she looks awfully La Grange to me. |
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3/1/2011 Upload Date: 3/1/2011 11:59:59 PM |
| Location: |
Watkins, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CEFX 2802(SD40-2) |
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389 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 647 |
| Description: |
Nearing Paynesville, the pair of SD40-2's wrap around the picturesque curve as they lugg their empties towards Glenwood. |
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3/1/2011 Upload Date: 3/2/2011 12:07:52 AM |
| Location: |
Eden Valley, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6034(SD40-2) |
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183 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CP 647 |
| Description: |
With winds whipping and drifts forming, the pair of Duece's work Westward along 55. |
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3/1/2011 Upload Date: 3/2/2011 12:08:42 AM |
| Location: |
Paynesville, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6034(SD40-2) |
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159 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 647 |
| Description: |
Nearing Murray, I get one last shot of the nice elephant consist before heading back towards home. |
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3/1/2011 Upload Date: 3/2/2011 12:13:23 AM |
| Location: |
Belgrade, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CP 6034(SD40-2) |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
All in the family! |
| Description: |
And no exceptions this time. This former CP SD40-2 is the West facer of four EMD's. CITX 3077 (Ex SOO), DME 6088 (Ex CP), and NREX 5542 (Ex STL&H/CP) all rest at the CP's Pigs Eye Yard. Crazy. |
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3/6/2011 Upload Date: 3/6/2011 6:57:05 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 5668(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
382 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CITX 3077 |
| Description: |
The ever elusive 3077 finally gets bagged this afternoon. I've been hoping to shoot the 3070 and 3077 for quite some time, as they are the only two ex SOO SD40's on lease from CITX at the moment. This unit still retains its closely spaced ditchlights, short fuel tank, and rear handbrake. |
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3/6/2011 Upload Date: 3/6/2011 6:57:41 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
CITX 3077(SD40-2) |
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413 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
At first glance |
| Description: |
I was just happy to see this straight SD40 body back on familiar turf. Then I noticed how hte patches were placed and realized that this was one of the rare STL&H non- Dash 2 units. Neat unit. It says SD40-2 on the side but I was un-aware that these went through any rebuilding program. |
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3/6/2011 Upload Date: 3/6/2011 6:58:11 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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NREX 5542(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
350 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
NREX 5542 |
| Description: |
Yet another unit with that cheesy numberboard font. Oh well, neat unit anyway. |
| Photo Date: |
3/6/2011 Upload Date: 3/6/2011 6:58:29 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NREX 5542(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
446 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
CP 183 |
| Description: |
The cream-of-the-crop Intermodal hotshot sports a nice Duece on the point today. |
| Photo Date: |
3/6/2011 Upload Date: 3/6/2011 6:59:53 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
ICE 6420(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
148 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CP 811 |
| Description: |
A nice set of MAC's head West through Red Wing. |
| Photo Date: |
3/16/2011 Upload Date: 3/18/2011 10:02:11 PM |
| Location: |
Red Wing, MN |
| Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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| Locomotives: |
BNSF 9740(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
210 Comments: 4 |
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