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Title: |
CP 283 |
Description: |
Thanks to the CP, one can still find some excitement along the river. 283 gets a roll on em in the siding at Vermillion with 6 standard cab EMD's, including three CITX's, as the sole power. |
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5/15/2010 Upload Date: 5/16/2010 2:57:23 PM |
Location: |
Vermillion, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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CITX 2783(SD40M-2) |
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517 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CP 493 |
Description: |
Five Spartan EMD's wind it up as they ascend grade heading out of Pigs Eye. |
Photo Date: |
4/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/25/2010 4:15:05 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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SOO 6043(SD60) |
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198 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
DME 270!!! |
Description: |
Hot, Hot like fiyah! A pair of grey/blue stripe CITX's lead the 2L-16E 1100 foot 270 through the pl`nt at Redrock. I had intended to chase this beauty till I couldn't anymore, and this turned out to be that "no more" point. Oh well, Im happy with this shot. |
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4/10/2010 Upload Date: 4/10/2010 9:05:17 PM |
Location: |
Newport, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CITX 3101(SD40-2) |
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550 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
CP 330 |
Description: |
A fantastic consist brings 330 across the river and up the hill at Marshall St., shown here passing the classic codelines put in many years ago by the Soo Line. |
Photo Date: |
4/4/2010 Upload Date: 4/5/2010 7:54:50 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6021(SD40-2) |
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455 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Classics |
Description: |
The IHB at its finest. |
Photo Date: |
3/30/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 6:06:56 PM |
Location: |
East Chicago, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
IHB 1500(SW1500) |
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354 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4515(GP38-2) |
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476 Comments: 2 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
CP 6055(SD40-2) |
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663 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
Q118 |
Description: |
A perfect Q118 is shown here as it rounds the curve at Dolton with a PAIR of C40-8's for power! |
Photo Date: |
10/17/2009 Upload Date: 10/18/2009 9:35:22 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7504(C40-8) |
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193 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 4206(GP40-2) |
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545 Comments: 2 |
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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) |
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483 Comments: 1 |
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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) |
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930 Comments: 11 |
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Title: |
J726 |
Description: |
The shot, pretty much the main reason I went on this trip was for this shot. Wasn't expecting a Conrail Quality GP38-2 in the lead though! |
Photo Date: |
8/25/2009 Upload Date: 8/27/2009 4:10:06 PM |
Location: |
Crawfordsville, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 2730(GP38-2) |
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276 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Timewarp |
Description: |
What a refreshing (if you don't get caught in that smoke!) thing to document, as if time stood still for a good ten years. With the whole world changing drastically, its nice to be able to shoot a scene like this, although the ozone probably isn't extremely thrilled about this. Flags, Classic engineer pose, no ditchlights, and a nice mix of light effects (classlights, gumball), plus the ALCo patented smoke. |
Photo Date: |
8/6/2009 Upload Date: 8/7/2009 9:38:51 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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722 Comments: 1 |
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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. |
Photo Date: |
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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507 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Semaphores |
Description: |
One of my big wishes for this trip was to shoot a set of active semaphores, and heres my one shot of that. Powerlines are an issue, but its what the shot is, busy. |
Photo Date: |
8/1/2009 Upload Date: 8/4/2009 2:56:14 PM |
Location: |
Crawfordsville, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7500(C40-8) |
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606 Comments: 4 |
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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) |
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536 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Say what? |
Description: |
Yep, DMIR 211 stretches out over the Mississippi river with the lead roll on the WC transfer this afternoon. Only two maroon 38-2's left, so needless to say my day revolved around this unit. A truly memorable time! |
Photo Date: |
7/10/2009 Upload Date: 7/10/2009 10:30:39 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DMIR 211(SD38-2) |
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504 Comments: 1 |
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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. |
Photo Date: |
6/19/2009 Upload Date: 6/19/2009 5:12:17 PM |
Location: |
Hastings, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7551(C40-8) |
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603 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Putting the train away |
Description: |
A nice set of clean GP40-2's of former SP heritage put their train away in the yard before tying up for the day. |
Photo Date: |
6/16/2009 Upload Date: 6/18/2009 2:03:42 PM |
Location: |
Janesville, WI |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
UP 1421(GP40-2) |
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485 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Vintage |
Description: |
On the cutoff towards Barr Yard now, the pair of EMD's march past one of two remaining CPL signals standing at Dolton. I couldn't believe how many new signals were in Chicago, sadly in due time they will all look alike. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 10:43:45 PM |
Location: |
Dolton, IL |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8842(SD40-2) |
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361 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSXT 8954 |
Description: |
CSXT 8954 shatters the tranquility as it hits the diamonds in East Chicago. The classic Calumet East Chicago landmark is actually still manned, and the steel plant in the distance is also still in use. Slap this great WO49 in the shot and you have a memorable scene! |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:44:07 PM |
Location: |
East Chicago, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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424 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
The one and only! |
Description: |
CSX's last operating 20 cylinder beast has weed spraying duties today. I nearly sh*t when I heard this guy on the radio! |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 6:49:50 PM |
Location: |
Chesterton, IN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8954(SD45-2) |
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662 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
HBRY 5007 |
Description: |
A former MoPac SD50 lays over for the night in the spur at New Brighton. After seeing a few of the GP40-2LW's come up this way, I was quite please to see one of the 6 Axles finally. |
Photo Date: |
6/4/2009 Upload Date: 6/5/2009 1:57:55 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
HBRY 5007(SD50) |
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483 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Raining |
Description: |
Two SD40-2's handle the 21 car Dresser Turn with ease as they create a burst of color to the cloudy skies. The trees are also trying to add a little color of their own. |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2009 Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:37:55 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CP 5747(SD40-2) |
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327 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Parting shot |
Description: |
Now with all three units on-line, it begins the assault on this monster grade here just West of Lake Benton. This was one of my favorite shots of the trip, and I will definately be coming back to the DM&E! |
Photo Date: |
4/8/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 6:03:55 PM |
Location: |
Lake Benton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
DME 6071(SD40-3) |
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1086 Comments: 15 |
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Title: |
L-TWI602 |
Description: |
Racing the sun, the 6885 is totally engulfed in glint while the 7888 charges East by Summit, SD. Theres not too much going on around here, just four BNSF SD40-2's. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 4:23:16 PM |
Location: |
Summit, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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636 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
The good one! |
Description: |
And heres what I came for, but not FOUR! L-TWI602 heads up the grade wide open with a lashup that will probably never be recreated! The last unit was added at Aberdeen, for what reason I dont know. But a pair of Swooshes and two others, complete in the Front-Front-Back-Back formation, was just amazing! |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 3:58:09 PM |
Location: |
Andover, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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537 Comments: 5 |
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Title: |
This ain't your Dads BN |
Description: |
Three brand spankin new ES44C4's head West on a Z. These are definately more of a sign of the Santa Ee influence that is at BNSF, these are really glorified B40-8W's that ride better. |
Photo Date: |
3/21/2009 Upload Date: 3/21/2009 3:09:25 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6611(ES44C4) |
Views: |
568 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Once a dime a dozen, now yard service |
Description: |
A set of three SD40-2's, all#green, head back into the yard after pumping air on an all-rail train. Sadly, this#is about the only mainline running they are doing anymore, as they cross over into the 603 switch. There is no question that these are yard engines, the missing plow tells the story all too well. |
Photo Date: |
3/14/2009 Upload Date: 3/15/2009 2:33:59 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7128(SD40-2) |
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397 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
SOO 4446 |
Description: |
The Ford Hauler tiptoes mcross the ancient timber trestle while enroute to hand off one, just one, auto parts car. A few hours later he will come back with 11 autoracks. Not sure if they were lnaded. |
Photo Date: |
3/7/2009 Upload Date: 3/7/2009 8:59:28 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4446(GP38-2) |
Views: |
460 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Rickety Business |
Description: |
Two Bandits negotiate the Cowin industrial spur, which for many years was so horribly out of guage that you had about a 50-50 chance of staying on the rails, which isn't the nicest set of rails I've ever seen. They are going to tie onto the two cars in the foreground, and a flatcar which is behind the two hoppers as well. |
Photo Date: |
2/24/2009 Upload Date: 2/26/2009 4:39:08 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4512(GP38-2) |
Views: |
461 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BN-CP |
Description: |
Three Dueces are in charge for todays Transfer. And the variety was nice to see, a Swoosh,Whiteface, and an H1. The other best part is that they are all former BN! |
Photo Date: |
1/19/2009 Upload Date: 1/19/2009 3:20:24 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7888(SD40-2) |
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348 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
True CN |
Description: |
The non turbo'd GP38-2 pours on the noise as Charlie heads up the hill, just passnng over Central Ave. |
Photo Date: |
12/27/2008 Upload Date: 12/27/2008 7:38:51 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CN 4715(GP38-2) |
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288 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Winter Wonderland |
Description: |
Flakes were coming down the heaviest of the whole morning as this Z sails through, with a GEVO leading the way. The train created quite a white out after coming by doing track speed. |
Photo Date: |
12/20/2008 Upload Date: 12/20/2008 10:28:28 PM |
Location: |
Fridley, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 7604(ES44DC) |
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381 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
CSX 7627 |
Description: |
What im guessing was the Galesburg, a 5 unit lashup, 2 units of which are my favorites, roll out of Northtown with atleast 150 cars. |
Photo Date: |
10/14/2006 Upload Date: 10/14/2006 11:58:44 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7627(C40-8) |
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547 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Train 940 |
Description: |
Former CP, the ICE 6211 rushes towards the AGP siding to make a pickup before continuing towards Mason City. You can see the sun above the tree towards the rear of the train. |
Photo Date: |
9/1/2008 Upload Date: 9/3/2008 8:46:03 PM |
Location: |
Emmetsburg, IA |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6211(SD40-2) |
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685 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CP 291 |
Description: |
Alex Thomes rounds the bend with an awesome lashup, with the best unit up front! I really wish the CP would paint more of their own power, like their Action Pink SD40-2's! |
Photo Date: |
8/28/2008 Upload Date: 8/28/2008 9:30:07 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CP 3108(GP38-2) |
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559 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Count Em' |
Description: |
1...2...4...6..9..10!!!! Yup, ten units , 9 SD40-2s with a lone SD60 head for the Chicago area. Behind the 6051 though, all is silent. These SD40-2's are being stored/retired. |
Photo Date: |
7/26/2008 Upload Date: 7/26/2008 12:41:18 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 8014(SD40-2) |
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536 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
Time Warp |
Description: |
An image that has changed from years ago, but yet you can get lucky and take a stroll down the memory lane when the power is right. Classic Soo. |
Photo Date: |
7/13/2008 Upload Date: 7/13/2008 5:02:19 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
SOO 4423(GP38-2) |
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418 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ding Ding Ding... |
Description: |
As an Autorack train continues towards Daytons Bluff, the busy crossing comes to life. |
Photo Date: |
7/11/2008 Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:23:56 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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163 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
CP 295 |
Description: |
Quite the consist (well, only because of the leader) rolls past idle yard power at CP's Humboldt Yard. |
Photo Date: |
6/19/2008 Upload Date: 6/21/2008 6:37:54 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
CEFX 3163(SD40-2) |
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448 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
EMD 3 |
Description: |
This was by far the coolest thing all day! To the person who changed this locomotive ID, none of the Oakways or this unit have X's in the reporting marks! If you listen to track warrants or trace an engine, they are EMD. Especially this one, which in the numberboard clearly reads : EMD 3. |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/15/2008 2:07:00 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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Locomotives: |
EMDX 3(SD60) |
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388 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 9715 |
Description: |
With the sun almost gone, the coal load continues its trip Eastward. |
Photo Date: |
6/7/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 6:58:54 PM |
Location: |
Terry, MT |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 9715(SD70MAC) |
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463 Comments: 4 |
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Title: |
H-LAUGAL |
Description: |
The Galesburg sweeps the curve ,complete with a house on the hill, at the Milwaukee built town of Marmarth. |
Photo Date: |
6/7/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 6:51:47 PM |
Location: |
Marmarth, ND |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 6844(SD40-2) |
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598 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
BNSF 4130 |
Description: |
After sleeping, we again find the unit grain train at Baker on a nice S curve. |
Photo Date: |
6/7/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 6:49:03 PM |
Location: |
Baker, MT |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 4130(C44-9W) |
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511 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Rain at Selby |
Description: |
Three Dash 9's idle under lightning and the fading sunset. |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 6:47:28 PM |
Location: |
Selby, SD |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
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329 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
ICE in May! |
Description: |
A sight to see! With the bridge problems on the ICE, they have had to detour over the UP and in are seen coming East past the Bluffs. |
Photo Date: |
5/4/2008 Upload Date: 5/4/2008 3:25:57 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
ICE 6407(SD40-2) |
Views: |
492 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Old to New |
Description: |
A DAPX empty comes flying by the soon to be activated signals, bringing the classic BN era to an end. |
Photo Date: |
4/20/2008 Upload Date: 4/23/2008 5:09:15 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
BNSF 9864(SD70MAC) |
Views: |
381 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
UP 7274 |
Description: |
An almost classic scene of three AC44s, all free of flags, grinding into the glowing sun trying to beat daylight. |
Photo Date: |
2/23/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 7:34:13 PM |
Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
UP 7274(AC44CW) |
Views: |
318 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NSM 650 |
Description: |
Straight from La Grange (well, thats been a while) sporting fresh=paint for its owner, Northshore Mining. A fresh SD40 (now rebuilt) is something to get excited about nowadays! |
Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 3/1/2008 6:54:15 PM |
Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
Author: |
Alec Holmes |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
NSM 652(SD40-3) |
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388 Comments: 0 |
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