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By:The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:8/1/1985 - 8/1/1985
Album Info:Minnesota Transportation Museum ran some special "Renaissance Festival" excursions over the C&NW's now-gone ex-M&StL line through the west suburbs of Minneapolis.
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1372-12 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-12 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking east at the train on the now-abandoned C&NW line. In foreground is the parallel MILW main and background Bass Lake Yard. Seen from MN&S overpass
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:24:56 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
1372-13 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-13 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking east at now-abandoned C&NW line from MN&S overpass. Note Griswold signals.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:25:28 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
1372-14 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-14 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking east at now-abandoned C&NW line from MN&S overpass. Note Griswold signals.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:26:39 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
1372-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking east at now-abandoned C&NW line from MN&S overpass
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:28:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  376   Comments: 1
1372-17 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-17 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking east at now-abandoned C&NW line from MN&S overpass.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:27:02 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  1989   Comments: 0
1372-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  This C&NW line is today a hiking trail.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:28:38 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  559   Comments: 0
1372-19 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-19 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west towards Hopkins from MN&S overpass.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:27:25 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
1372-20 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-20 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west towards Hopkins from MN&S overpass.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:27:48 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  509   Comments: 0
1372-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west towards 169 overpass in Hopkins. CNW track on right is today a walking trail
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:28:59 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  334   Comments: 1
1372-23 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-23 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west towards Hopkins from MN&S overpass.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/26/2011 8:28:12 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
1373-01 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-01 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:29:22 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  321   Comments: 2
1373-01a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-01a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-01. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:49:50 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  172   Comments: 1
1373-02 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-02 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:50:14 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
1373-03 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-03 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:29:44 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
1373-03a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-03a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-03. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:50:37 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
1373-04a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-04a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-04. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:51:04 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
1373-04c NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-04c NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-04. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:51:31 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  431   Comments: 0
1373-05 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-05 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Note Red Owl warehouse in background. My understanding is both C&NW & GN had spurs going in there.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:30:05 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  320   Comments: 2
1373-05a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-05a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-05. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing, passing Red Owl warehouse.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:51:55 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
1373-06 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-06 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Note Red Owl warehouse in background. My understanding is both C&NW & GN had spurs going in there.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:30:26 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  1409   Comments: 1
1373-07 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-07 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:30:47 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
1373-07a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-07a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-07. Crossing Excelsior Blvd.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:52:18 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
1373-08 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-08 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:31:06 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  391   Comments: 1
1373-08a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-08a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-08. Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:52:42 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
1373-09 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-09 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:53:02 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
1373-10 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-10 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:53:21 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
1373-11 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:31:27 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
1373-11a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-11. Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:53:47 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
1373-11b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-11. Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:54:11 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
1373-11d NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11d NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-11. Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:54:37 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
1373-12 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-12 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Passing Shady Oak Lake.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:31:53 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  611   Comments: 3
1373-12a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-12a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-12. Passing Shady Oak Lake.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:55:02 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
1373-12b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-12b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-12. Passing Shady Oak Lake.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:55:28 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
1373-13 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-13 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:32:18 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  255   Comments: 3
1373-15 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-15 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at tower E-14
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:32:47 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  658   Comments: 4
1373-15a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-15a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-15. Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at "Tower E-14" diamond.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:47:06 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
1373-15b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-15b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-15. Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at "Tower E-14" diamond.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:47:32 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
1373-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing the MILW Road Ortonville Sub at Tower E-14
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:33:09 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
1373-16a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-16a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-16. Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at "Tower E-14" diamond.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:48:00 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  144   Comments: 0
1373-17 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-17 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing Eden Prairie Rd?
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:48:20 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
1373-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing Eden Prairie Rd?
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:48:42 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
1373-19 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-19 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Passing Lake Riley on now-abandoned C&NW
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:33:28 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  242   Comments: 3
1373-20 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-20 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Beginning descent on C&NW "Chaska Hill" as seen from Pioneer Trail
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:33:49 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
1373-20a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-20a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-20. Beginning descent on C&NW "Chaska Hill" as seen from Pioneer Trail.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:49:07 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
1373-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Descending "Chaska Hill" approaching the trestle over Hwy 212 heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:34:20 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
1373-21a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-21a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-21. Descending "Chaska Hill" approaching the trestle over Hwy 212 heading for Chaska.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:34:10 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
1373-22 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-22 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Descending "Chaska Hill" approaching the trestle over Hwy 212 heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:34:46 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  265   Comments: 4
1373-23 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-23 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing over Hwy 212 (now called Flying Cloud Drive) heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:35:11 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  641   Comments: 3
1373-23a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-23a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-23. Crossing over Hwy 212 (now called Flying Cloud Drive) heading for Chaska.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:34:33 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
1373-24 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-24 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Just crossed over Hwy 212 (now called Flying Cloud Drive) heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:35:41 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  317   Comments: 0


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