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Viewing Album:  WC/CN 13
 
By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:6/16/2012 - 1/30/2013
Album Info:Shots of the WC Transfer (L506) in the Twin Cities area. There will also be some shots from WI mixed in from time to time.
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Former Santa Fe Leading the way
Title:  Former Santa Fe Leading the way
Description:  One of the many former ATSF C40-8Ws that the CN now owns leads todays L517 into the cities with a newer C44 trailing.
Photo Date:  6/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 3:27:09 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2185(C40-8W)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
Rolling up hill
Title:  Rolling up hill
Description:  Three units bring todays L506 up Shoreham Hill with a rather lenghty train in tow. I gotta come back to try this shot with better lighting in the future.
Photo Date:  6/20/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 3:32:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2542(C44-9W) IC 1027(SD70)
Views:  166   Comments: 2
Roaring by
Title:  Roaring by
Description:  Train L517 roars down the mainline as it races through Cardigan Jct under a few clouds.
Photo Date:  6/23/2012  Upload Date: 7/18/2012 12:20:24 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5780(SD75I)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
IC leading the way
Title:  IC leading the way
Description:  A nice looking IC SD40-2 leads todays L517 into town with a BC Rail C44-9LW and CN C44-9W trailing. I love seeing the IC SD40-2s back on this job, and I hope they hang around for a bit!
Photo Date:  6/26/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 2:07:10 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 6204(SD40-3) BCOL 4642(C44-9WL)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
Putting cars away
Title:  Putting cars away
Description:  IC 6204 shoves down the west wye as it sets out the MNNRs before heading down to the CP and BN. Quite the leader to say the least!
Photo Date:  6/26/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 2:09:35 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 6204(SD40-3) BCOL 4642(C44-9WL)
Views:  543   Comments: 1
Rolling past the search lights
Title:  Rolling past the search lights
Description:  L506 heads out of Humboldt with a sharp looking leader as it passes the soon-to-be-gone signals.
Photo Date:  6/28/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 2:24:26 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 6204(SD40-3)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
CN 2152
Title:  CN 2152
Description:  A former ATSF C40-8W in new CN paint waits to roll out of town on L517.
Photo Date:  7/1/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 2:38:58 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2152(C40-8W)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
Coming outta Humboldt
Title:  Coming outta Humboldt
Description:  CN 2196 leads L506 out of Humboldt and up the Highline with a rather nice looking C40-8W.
Photo Date:  7/3/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 2:44:17 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2196(C40-8W)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
L517
Title:  L517
Description:  A very nice looking L517 rolls though Cardigan Jct with power out of the early 90s!
Photo Date:  7/12/2012  Upload Date: 7/21/2012 2:05:47 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4618(C40-8M) IC 1027(SD70) CN 5433(SD60)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
CN 5433
Title:  CN 5433
Description:  My first former Oakway SD60 I've caught on the CN, and does it ever look nice! I'm really looking forward to more of these in the future!
Photo Date:  7/12/2012  Upload Date: 7/21/2012 2:08:48 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5433(SD60)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Getting the Commercials
Title:  Getting the Commercials
Description:  The 5433 leads the power as it heads down and into E3 to get a cut of cars. Those former Oakway SD60s look so nice and sharp!
Photo Date:  7/12/2012  Upload Date: 7/21/2012 2:09:56 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5433(SD60) IC 1027(SD70)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
CN 5749
Title:  CN 5749
Description:  Once the mainstay of CNs mainline traffic, the SD70/5Is are slowly seeing more and more work on the locals and road freights.
Photo Date:  7/14/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 3:18:35 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5749(SD75I)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
SD70 Leading
Title:  SD70 Leading
Description:  An IC SD70 will lead tonights L516 out of town followed by two CN SD70Is.
Photo Date:  7/14/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 3:17:41 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 1027(SD70)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Two 75Is Roaring Up Hill
Title:  Two 75Is Roaring Up Hill
Description:  Two matched CN SD75Is roar up Shoreham Hill with a rather lenghty train trailing.
Photo Date:  7/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/9/2012 3:32:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5709(SD75I)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
Some color on the CN
Title:  Some color on the CN
Description:  A former Oakway SD60 lends some color to todays L506 as it departs Northtown Yard and heads back to New Brighton. I'm looking forward to more 54XXs in the future!
Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/18/2012 12:29:58 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2587(C44-9W) CN 5427(SD60) IC 1027(SD70)
Views:  246   Comments: 1
CN 5427
Title:  CN 5427
Description:  The second former Oakway I've seen now, but this one was still in Oakway colors = win! Now if only I could shot this leading...
Photo Date:  7/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/18/2012 12:31:12 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5427(SD60)
Views:  402   Comments: 1
BCOL 4601
Title:  BCOL 4601
Description:  A BC Rail C40 backs into the Commercial and shoves off some interesting patch work on its long hood.
Photo Date:  8/18/2012  Upload Date: 9/13/2012 3:38:50 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4601(C40-8M)
Views:  897   Comments: 3
LNG Car
Title:  LNG Car
Description:  CNW 1 is a Liquid Natual Gas car bound for the CN to get a fresh coat of paint of LNG testing. Quite the find!
Photo Date:  8/18/2012  Upload Date: 9/13/2012 3:42:21 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  434   Comments: 0
GE EMD Duo
Title:  GE EMD Duo
Description:  One of the newer additions to the CNs roster waits for a crew to lead it to WI.
Photo Date:  8/19/2012  Upload Date: 9/18/2012 11:25:50 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2153(C40-8W)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Light back to New Brighton
Title:  Light back to New Brighton
Description:  After having to get zero cars out of the BN, L506s power heads back to New Brighton light power with the IC 1034 leading the way.
Photo Date:  8/21/2012  Upload Date: 9/19/2012 1:50:19 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 1034(SD70)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
SD60 Leading L506
Title:  SD60 Leading L506
Description:  A former Oakway SD60 leads todays L506 towards Humboldt Yard with another former Oakway trailing. I can't wait to see more of these down here!
Photo Date:  8/22/2012  Upload Date: 9/13/2012 10:37:42 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5420(SD60) CN 5427(SD60)
Views:  465   Comments: 0
Kicking up dat dust!
Title:  Kicking up dat dust!
Description:  CN 2407 works the yard at New Brighton and kicks up some dust as the airlines spit out the water vapor. It always makes for an interesting shot.
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/19/2012 1:53:15 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2407(C40-8M)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
Former Santa Fe
Title:  Former Santa Fe
Description:  Another former ATSF GE is seen leading todays L506 as it gets ready to pull out of the Commercial.
Photo Date:  9/4/2012  Upload Date: 9/15/2012 2:08:40 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 2194(C40-8W)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
Making pickups
Title:  Making pickups
Description:  The sole unit for todays L506 heads down to the MNNRs yard to double up and head back onto the main.
Photo Date:  10/4/2012  Upload Date: 10/8/2012 1:46:23 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4616(C40-8M)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Single unit for L506
Title:  Single unit for L506
Description:  Todays L506 has a single unit as it works its way down to Humboldt and Northtown. The BCOLs colors stood out pretty well against the chaning leaves.
Photo Date:  10/4/2012  Upload Date: 10/8/2012 1:43:58 AM
Location:  Saint Anthony, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BCOL 4616(C40-8M)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
CN 2563
Title:  CN 2563
Description:  A late running L517 comes into town at Cardigan West with a C44 leading the way.
Photo Date:  1/26/2013  Upload Date: 3/16/2013 10:11:17 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2563(C44-9W)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
CN 5423
Title:  CN 5423
Description:  Still looking fresh and clean, the 5423 trails on todays L517.
Photo Date:  2/10/2013  Upload Date: 3/16/2013 10:12:36 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5423(SD60)
Views:  286   Comments: 0

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