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Viewing Album:  Northeast WI, Spring 2020
 
By:T. P. Bruss
Dates:3/19/2020 - 6/20/2020
Album Info:Most, if not all, of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast Wisconsin in the spring of 2020, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, GB&W, MILW, and SOO rails. Once in a while I try to catch ELS and WSOR on former MILW rails too.
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EAMX 118026
Title:  EAMX 118026
Description:  EAMX 118026, with a load of telephone poles, was part of the consist of a CN through freight headed northeast at Shawano Junction, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016) on 9 May. '20. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:12 AM
Location:  Shawano Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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EAMX 118046
Title:  EAMX 118046
Description:  EAMX 118046, with a load of telephone poles, was part of the consist of a CN through freight headed northeast at Shawano Junction, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016) on 9 May. '20. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:15 AM
Location:  Shawano Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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CN 2921, CN 3260, CN 2843, WC 1552
Title:  CN 2921, CN 3260, CN 2843, WC 1552
Description:  A CN through freight leans into the west leg of the wye as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 9 May '20. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye, which bisects the scene. Toward the right, a large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill/park from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. The former C&NW bridge across Little Lake Butte des Morts, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 5/15/2020 3:09:56 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2921(ES44AC) CN 3260(ET44AC) CN 2843(ES44AC) WC 1552(SW1500)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
WC 1552, et al.
Title:  WC 1552, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight leans into the west leg of the wye as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 9 May '20. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye, which bisects the scene. A large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. Train had four locomotives, CN 2921, CN 3260, CN 2843, WC 1552.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/1/2020 2:48:02 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  WC 1552(SW1500)
Views:  183   Comments: 1
CN 5742
Title:  CN 5742
Description:  As a CN through freight traverses the west leg of the wye, a CN work train traverses the north leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot stands to the left. It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye. A large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. Clearwater Paper Corp., historically Kimberly-Clark’s Lakeview mill, 249 N. Lake St., Neenah, WI (physically located in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016)), an active rail customer, stands in the background at left. The former C&NW bridge across Little Lake Butte des Morts, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:19 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 5742(SD75I)
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CN 5742
Title:  CN 5742
Description:  As a CN through freight traverses the west leg of the wye, a CN work train traverses the north leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye. A large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. The former C&NW bridge across Little Lake Butte des Morts, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:55:53 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 5742(SD75I)
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WC 54030
Title:  WC 54030
Description:  WC 54030 was part of the consist of a CN work train paused on the north leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye. A large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:22 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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GTW 4907
Title:  GTW 4907
Description:  As a CN through freight traverses the west leg of the wye, and a CN work train pauses on the north leg of the wye, a CN local also creeps onto the north leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye. A large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. The former C&NW bridge across Little Lake Butte des Morts, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:25 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4907(GP38-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
WC 5735, et al.
Title:  WC 5735, et al.
Description:  WC 5735, carrying CN 52224, CN 66631, CN 668-13, was part of the consist of a CN work train traversing the east leg of the wye and passing the Main St. overpass as it shoved its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The Edward Smith Octagon House, 347 Smith St., is partially visible beyond the train. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:29 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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WC 598
Title:  WC 598
Description:  WC 598, carrying CN 63636, CN 600-75, CN 63148, was part of the consist of a CN work train traversing the east leg of the wye and passing the Main St. overpass as it shoved its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The Edward Smith Octagon House, 347 Smith St., is partially visible beyond the train. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:55:57 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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WC 597
Title:  WC 597
Description:  WC 597, carrying CN 67405, CN 692-16, was part of the consist of a CN work train traversing the east leg of the wye and passing the Main St. overpass as it shoved its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The Edward Smith Octagon House (abbreviated), 347 Smith St., is partially visible beyond the train. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:56:00 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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WC 596
Title:  WC 596
Description:  WC 596, carrying CN 9254, CN 673-84, CN 67406, was part of the consist of a CN work train traversing the east leg of the wye and passing the Main St. overpass as it shoved its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The Edward Smith Octagon House, 347 Smith St., is partially visible beyond the train. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:56:04 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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WC 593
Title:  WC 593
Description:  WC 593 was part of the consist of a CN work train traversing the east leg of the wye and passing the Main St. overpass as it shoved its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The Edward Smith Octagon House, 347 Smith St., is partially visible beyond the train. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:56:08 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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CN 5742
Title:  CN 5742
Description:  A CN work train parallels Union St. as it shoves its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The train was traversing the wye in order to turn around. The Edward Smith Octagon House, 347 Smith St., stands at left. The house was erected between 1851 and 1854. Edward Smith, who operated a flour mill and had an early interest in the Neenah Paper Co., purchased the home in 1855. It is commonly referred to as the Hiram Smith Octagon House, Hiram purchased it from his brother Edward at some point. It has been owned by the Neenah Historical Society since 1993. The City of Neenah wanted to demolish it when the over-priced and over-budget Main St. overpass (out of frame to left) was built. Thankfully there were enough intelligent people around to save it by having it moved a short distance from its original site. Some references claim the historic structure was not moved, but the overpass design was modified to accommodate it. Other references support my recollection that the house was moved, included an article from the local newspaper on 15 Apr. '98 which stated, "federal rail safety funds will cover 90% of the additional $200,000 needed to move the historic Octagon House, 336 Main St., about 500 feet east to the corner of Smith and Torrey streets." (although, if it was actually moved, it wasn't moved that far). Of course, some question why those funds were utilized for a project that had no direct relation on rail safety. The process of trying to move the house dragged on for at least 3 years. An article in the local newspaper on 18 Oct. ’01 stated that the relocation was still going to happen, but the estimated cost to move it had tripled by that point. Regardless of whether it was moved or remains at its original site, I’m just glad that it was saved. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:33 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 5742(SD75I)
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CN 5742
Title:  CN 5742
Description:  A CN work train parallels Union St. as it shoves its train into the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The train was traversing the wye in order to turn around. The Winneconne Ave. overpass, erected ca. 1988 in order to eliminate the busiest grade crossing in Neenah, stands to the right. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:56:10 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 5742(SD75I)
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CN 5742
Title:  CN 5742
Description:  A CN work train parallels Union St. and passes the former Adams St. grade crossing at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. I get a kick out of the fact that, even though the grade crossing was removed about 32 years ago, the painted markings on the pavement remain. The train had one locomotive,. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:36 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 5742(SD75I)
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IC 9601 and IC 9568
Title:  IC 9601 and IC 9568
Description:  A CN local parallels Union St. and passes the former Monroe St. grade crossing at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Local, with 30 cars for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna, had two locomotives, IC 9601 and IC 9568, with some unique, expedient hand-stenciling. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 8/30/2020 2:22:39 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 9601(GP38-2) IC 9568(GP38-2)
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IC 9601, IC 9568
Title:  IC 9601, IC 9568
Description:  A pair of CN locals meet along Union St. at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. The historic Neenah Cheese & Cold Storage Co. facility, 434 Sherry St., is partially visible beyond the trains. It was built in 1902 after the original 1892 building was destroyed by fire and is currently used for storage. The Main St. overpass is in the background to the left. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/5/2020 3:56:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 9601(GP38-2) IC 9568(GP38-2) GTW 4907(GP38-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
TPPX 70007, et al.
Title:  TPPX 70007, et al.
Description:  A CN local, destined for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna with 30 cars, parallels Union St. at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Consist included 8 woodchip and 5 pulpwood cars for Thilmany. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here. The Main St. overpass can be seen in the distance to the left.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:18 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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LMIC 7208
Title:  LMIC 7208
Description:  LMIC 7208, with a load of sheet or plate steel, was spotted in the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI, on 22 Mar. '20.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:22 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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LMIC 7235
Title:  LMIC 7235
Description:  LMIC 7235, with a load of sheet or plate steel, was spotted in the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI, on 22 Mar. '20.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:26 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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CN 3025
Title:  CN 3025
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3025 pulling and CN 2816 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel to the left. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible to the left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. The W. Bell St. overpass can be seen in the background to the right. The yellow silo in the background belongs to American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., Neenah, WI, 54956, an active rail customer.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:29 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3025(ET44AC)
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CN 3025
Title:  CN 3025
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3025 pulling and CN 2816 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, also in use by CN, runs parallel on the other side of the train. The facility in the background is Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:33 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3025(ET44AC)
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OFOX 360556
Title:  OFOX 360556
Description:  OFOX 360556, plus several other gondolas full of new ties, was part of the consist of a CN through freight paralleling Harrison St. and approaching the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train. The facility in the background is Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:36 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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FXE 911884, FXE 911638, et al.
Title:  FXE 911884, FXE 911638, et al.
Description:  FXE 911884, FXE 911638, plus several other gondolas full of new pipe, was part of the consist of a CN through freight paralleling Harrison St. and approaching the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train. The facility in the background is Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:40 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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CN 2816
Title:  CN 2816
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3025 pulling and CN 2816 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train. The facility in the background is Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:44 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2816(ES44AC)
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ZEKX 11267
Title:  ZEKX 11267
Description:  ZEKX 11267, with a mystery load, was part of the consist of a CN through freight paralleling Harrison St. and approaching the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train. The facility in the background is Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:47 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
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CN 3173 and CN 2809
Title:  CN 3173 and CN 2809
Description:  A CN unit train of tank cars passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former a remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, at Neenah, WI, on 10 May '20. Train had three locomotives, CN 3173 and CN 2809 pulling, as well as CN 3245 pushing. The former SOO main line runs parallel along this side of the train.
Photo Date:  5/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:51 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3173(ET44AC) CN 2809(ES44AC)
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CN 2890 and CN 2826
Title:  CN 2890 and CN 2826
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and passes the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) as it passes the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 10 May '20. Train was preparing to set out a string of cars and had three locomotives, CN 2890 and CN 2826 pulling, as well as CN 3911 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs along the other side of the train. The overpass, erected to eliminate the grade crossing, opened to traffic on 20 Nov. '07.
Photo Date:  5/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/8/2020 2:47:01 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2890(ES44AC) CN 2826(ES44AC)
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CN 3911
Title:  CN 3911
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it passes the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 10 May '20. Train was preparing to set out a string of cars and had three locomotives, CN 2890 and CN 2826 pulling, as well as CN 3911 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs along the other side of the train.
Photo Date:  5/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/8/2020 2:47:05 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3911(ES44AC)
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CN 3173 and CN 2809
Title:  CN 3173 and CN 2809
Description:  A CN unit train of tank cars parallels Union St. and passes the former Caroline St. grade crossing as it heads north past a halted through freight at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 10 May '20. Train had three locomotives, CN 3173 and CN 2809 pulling, as well as CN 3245 pushing. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/8/2020 2:47:08 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3173(ET44AC) CN 2809(ES44AC)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
CN 3245
Title:  CN 3245
Description:  A CN unit train of tank cars parallels Union St. and passes the former Caroline St. grade crossing as it heads north past a halted through freight at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 10 May '20. Train had three locomotives, CN 3173 and CN 2809 pulling, as well as CN 3245 pushing. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/8/2020 2:47:12 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3245(ET44AC)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
CN 3838
Title:  CN 3838
Description:  A CN container train parallels Union St. and passes the former Sherry St. grade crossing as it heads north past a halted train at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 12 May '20. Train had at least one locomotive, CN 3838. The historic Murer House, 432 Sherry St., is partially visible at upper right. The 1891 WC (later SOO) depot stood on the opposite side of Sherry St. from that. It was demolished ca. 1955 when a new depot was built between Main St. and N. Lake St. on the west leg of the wye, about 850 ft. to the northwest. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/12/2020  Upload Date: 9/8/2020 2:47:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3838(ES44AC)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
PROX 17030
Title:  PROX 17030
Description:  A very unusual place to find a solitary freight car. PROX 17030 spotted on CN rails atop the causeway leading to the former C&NW bridge over Little Lake Butte des Morts at Menasha, WI, on 15 May '20. The bridge itself is now part of the Friendship Trail, often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail. This causeway is still used by locals to serve nearby industries. It is depressing to see this once proud and busy C&NW main line reduced to a spur.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/8/2020 2:47:18 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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IC 9601 and IC 9568
Title:  IC 9601 and IC 9568
Description:  A CN local passes the Main St. overpass as it traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. The remnants of the foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot are partially visible beyond the lead locomotive. There are rail sections supported by concrete blocks and railroad ties stacked upon it. It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened. The east leg of the wye is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:02 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 9601(GP38-2) IC 9568(GP38-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
GTW 4912
Title:  GTW 4912
Description:  GTW 4912 works the north end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. In the background, under the Main St. overpass, a local waits to proceed to Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. The building at left, 716 Harrison St., still used by Neenah Foundry, I believe, is in the process of being spruced up with a fresh coat of paint and some new doors. Union St. can be seen to the left. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:06 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4912(GP38-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
CN 2980
Title:  CN 2980
Description:  A CN container train parallels Union St. and passes the former Adams St. grade crossing as it heads south at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 2980 pulling and CN 3875 pushing. The former Caroline St. and Sherry St. grade crossings can also be seen. The Main St. overpass is in the background. A CN local can be seen in the distance, resting on the passing siding while it waits to head for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 8/1/2020 2:48:04 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2980(ES44AC)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
CN 2980
Title:  CN 2980
Description:  A CN container train parallels Union St. and passes the former Adams St. grade crossing as it heads south at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 2980 pulling and CN 3875 pushing. The former Caroline St. and Sherry St. grade crossings can also be seen. The Main St. overpass is in the background. A CN local can be seen in the distance, resting on the passing siding while it waits to head for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. Adams St. was originally Washington St., until at least 1913. I'm curious to learn what Washington did to incense the "great" City of Neenah. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 4:25:28 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2980(ES44AC)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
CN 2980
Title:  CN 2980
Description:  A CN container train parallels Union St. and approaches the Winneconne Ave. overpass as it heads south at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 2980 pulling and CN 3875 pushing. The building at left, 716 Harrison St., still used by Neenah Foundry, I believe, is in the process of being spruced up with a fresh coat of paint and some new doors. The Main St. overpass is in the background. A CN local can be seen in the distance, resting on the passing siding while it waits to head for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:10 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2980(ES44AC)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
CN 3875
Title:  CN 3875
Description:  A CN container train parallels Union St. and approaches the Winneconne Ave. overpass as it heads south at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 2980 pulling and CN 3875 pushing. The building at left, 716 Harrison St., still used by Neenah Foundry, I believe, is in the process of being spruced up with a fresh coat of paint and some new doors (they have gotten to this end yet, obviously). The Main St. overpass is in the background. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built, but a map from 1909 shows the yard still here.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3875(ES44AC)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
CN 3087
Title:  CN 3087
Description:  A CN through freight passes the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing and parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3087 pulling and CN 2984 mid-train. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. The W. Bell St. overpass can be seen in the distance to the right. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel to the left.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:18 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3087(ET44AC)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
CN 3087
Title:  CN 3087
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3087 pulling and CN 2984 mid-train. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel to the left.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:21 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3087(ET44AC)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
CN 2984
Title:  CN 2984
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3087 pulling and CN 2984 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel to the left.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:25 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2984(ES44AC)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
CN, former SOO, Neenah, WI, Yard
Title:  CN, former SOO, Neenah, WI, Yard
Description:  Looking northeast over the south end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. One reason for this photograph is the four yellow John Deere tracked vehicles staged at this end of the yard. They, and others, will soon be loaded onto flatcars for Michels Materials. It is an interesting process to watch, if you happen to be at the right place at the right time. The tracks at the far right are remnants of the former C&NW main line and yard. The tan 4- or 5-story facility at the center of the horizon is currently home to 5K Fibres, 1111 Henry St., based in Greenville, WI. They purchased the former Kimberly-Clark Corp. (K-C) Neenah Nonwovens Facility ca. Apr. '20.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:29 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  106   Comments: 0
GACX 53927, et al.
Title:  GACX 53927, et al.
Description:  Looking northeast over the south end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. One reason for this photograph is the four yellow John Deere tracked vehicles staged at this end of the yard. They, and others, will soon be loaded onto those nearby flatcars for Michels Materials. It is an interesting process to watch, if you happen to be at the right place at the right time. The tracks at the far right are remnants of the former C&NW main line and yard.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:32 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  122   Comments: 0
GTW 4912
Title:  GTW 4912
Description:  GTW 4912 passes the Winneconne Ave. overpass as it works the north end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. The building in the background, 716 Harrison St., still used by Neenah Foundry, I believe, is in the process of being spruced up with a fresh coat of paint and some new doors.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/13/2020 2:17:35 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4912(GP38-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
GTW 4924
Title:  GTW 4924
Description:  A CN local crosses the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River via the former joint MILW/SOO bridge as it heads southwest at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/21/2020 3:03:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4924(GP38-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
GTW 4924
Title:  GTW 4924
Description:  A CN local crosses the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River via the former joint MILW/SOO bridge as it heads southwest at Neenah, WI on 15 May '20.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 5/16/2020 4:25:32 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4924(GP38-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 2
NOKL 834748
Title:  NOKL 834748
Description:  NOKL 834748, former C&NW, was part of the consist of a CN local traversing the east leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. The white building beyond the train is, or was, Progressive Paper Storage, Inc. (formerly Kimberly-Clark Warehouse (K-C Warehouse)), 135 Millview Dr. It does not receive rail service, but it looks like there may have been a spur on the northwest side of the building in the past.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/21/2020 3:03:18 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
GTW 4924
Title:  GTW 4924
Description:  A CN local traverses the east leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 15 May '20. The white building beyond the train is, or was, Progressive Paper Storage, Inc. (formerly Kimberly-Clark Warehouse (K-C Warehouse)), 135 Millview Dr. It does not receive rail service, but it looks like there may have been a spur on the northwest side of the building in the past. The interesting, old brick building to the left of that is currently occupied by Gord's Pub, 210 Main St. Unfortunately it was built in Neenah, WI, which means it will likely soon be destroyed to make way for some new, modern eyesore (there is no room for classic or historic architecture in Future Neenah). The clock tower of the once impressive 1888 city hall building, intersection of S. Commercial St. and W. Doty St., can be seen in the background above that. First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Church St., Neenah, WI, 54956, is partially visible to the right of that. Looking south from Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye. Some evidence of illegal dumping rests near the center of the scene.
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 9/21/2020 3:03:22 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4924(GP38-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0

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