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Memorable Moment |
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Every picture has a story behind it, and this one is no exception. As usual, after class I went and checked the lights at Victoria St and thankfully it was green. So I decided to head over to Lexington Industrial Park to take advantage of the snow that was coming down. It wasn't long before I heard a low ominous bass off in the distance, shortly after I heard the distinctive sound of a horn. After a few minutes I then heard the low bass get much louder, a sure sign L517 was at Cardigan West climbing up grade. It got louder and more rich as the power got closer, it sounded like an older EMD, and was music to my ears. However, I still didn't know what the power was until I saw the gates at Lexington Ave drop and the lead unit exposed itself. Seconds later I got the shot you see above. It just goes to show that patience is well worth it! |
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2/5/2010 Upload Date: 2/9/2010 12:59:01 AM |
| Location: |
Arden Hills, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5267(SD40-2W) CN 5707(SD75I) |
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| Title: |
Doing Track Speed |
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After catching L516 at White Bear Lake, I decided to make a go for the High Bridge at Somerset. Traffic wasn't on my side for that, so I headed over to New Richmond to capture this shot. I'm sure happy I got this shot here as the two GEs came by at track speed. |
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2/7/2010 Upload Date: 2/7/2010 7:10:34 PM |
| Location: |
New Richmond, WI |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2585(C44-9W) CN 2575(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Daylight Apperance |
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Train L516 heads through White Bear Lake with two big GEs for power. This train was running about 12 hours behind its usual time due to a derailment in Stevens Point, thus making a rare daylight apperance. |
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2/7/2010 Upload Date: 2/7/2010 7:10:17 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2575(C44-9W) CN 2585(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
WC Transfer Part Two |
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Again, thanks to my college schedule this shot was able to happen. I had just got out of class at 1:40 when I heard a horn, and a very short time later I saw L517 blasting by Bethel. It turned out this was second WC Transfer of the day, I believe the crews of 516/517 swapped trains at Somerset which allowed this to happen. |
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2/8/2010 Upload Date: 2/9/2010 1:16:29 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2575(C44-9W) CN 2585(C44-9W) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
One the move again |
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Since the gates at 37th are currently deactivated, the conductor needs to manually activate them. After the gates were down, the WC Transfer gets moving again. |
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2/8/2010 Upload Date: 2/9/2010 1:13:22 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5707(SD75I) CN 5267(SD40-2W) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Snowing day on Shoreham Hill |
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The WC transfer comes up to 37th and Stinson Ave while a heavy amount of snow comes down. While the snow helps to make for a nice picture, it makes it tough to get a clear shot. The camera tries to focus on the snow, rather then the power. |
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2/8/2010 Upload Date: 2/9/2010 1:12:10 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5707(SD75I) CN 5267(SD40-2W) |
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| Title: |
Down the Middle |
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After departing from New Brighton, L516 is seen ducking under May Ave North as it heads past MP 430 on the CN Minneapolis Sub. CN 2585 is the trailing GE. |
| Photo Date: |
2/9/2010 Upload Date: 2/9/2010 12:46:06 PM |
| Location: |
Withrow, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2575(C44-9W) |
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312 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
WC 3024 |
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The WC Transfer actually has a WC leader today! Here its seen coming down Shoreham Hill after it has just crossed Central Ave in the background. |
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2/12/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:02:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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WC 3024(GP40) |
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140 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
On the High Line |
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My last shot I got of the 3024 was as it was coming down the High Line, and getting lined up for Humboldt Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
2/12/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:01:52 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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WC 3024(GP40) |
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| Title: |
After school treat |
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I was on my way home after school when I saw the top fans of an EMD unit. So I took a closer look and saw that it was of a WC unit! This is the first time a WC unit has been in 11 months. |
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2/12/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:01:41 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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WC 3024(GP40) |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Stunning Surprise |
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Wow, what a great way to end the week! After a slow day at school, my day went from sad to glad as soon as I saw a WC GP40 leading the WC Transfer. Here WC 3024 is seen leading L506 (WC Transfer) down to Humboldt Yard as its about to head under Silver Lake Road. This was the first WC unit down here since March 1st, 2009. |
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2/12/2010 Upload Date: 2/13/2010 11:01:31 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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WC 3024(GP40) |
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| Title: |
CN 2553 |
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Rear end roster shot of the CN 2553 as it waits to go to work on the WC Transfer. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2010 Upload Date: 2/17/2010 12:01:19 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2553(C44-9W) |
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101 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Valentines Day |
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This was the highlight of my Valentines day, shooting a pair of GEs on the transfer. The rest of the day was spent at college studying and buried in books. |
| Photo Date: |
2/14/2010 Upload Date: 2/16/2010 11:59:59 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 2612(C44-9W) CN 2553(C44-9W) |
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| Title: |
Late Night Treat |
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After class, as usual, I swung by the pole yards to see if L516 had departed yet. Thankfully it hadn't, and it had a great leader too! |
| Photo Date: |
2/15/2010 Upload Date: 2/16/2010 11:57:14 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 6005(SD40-2Q) CN 5707(SD75I) |
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| Title: |
Coming down the line |
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After having to head out to WI to dog catch the crew of L517, the WC is seen heading down to the CP and BN at 37th and Stinson Ave NE. This was one of the best things of my day, earlier the cars electrical system decided to die. |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2010 Upload Date: 2/17/2010 12:02:34 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Anthony, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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CN 5650(SD75I) |
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| Title: |
Coming in under Cloudy Skies |
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L517 rolls into town on time with an IC 27XX series unit in the lead with some clouds looming overhead. |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:44:48 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Title: |
Up to Town Homes |
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Due to the transfer having to clear the West Wye switch, it pulled up to Town Homes crossing and came up just far enough for this picture before shoving back. |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:45:45 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Title: |
Just in time! |
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We all have those close calls, this time it was in terms of battery life. Not even 10 seconds after I got his shot, the camera battery died. Had I waited longer I wouldn't have been able to shoot this old gem. |
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2/27/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:47:36 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Title: |
Onto the BN |
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After coming up and out of Humboldt Yard, the IC duo is now on the way to Northtowns "R" Yard. It sure was nice to see a matched pair of these again. |
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2/28/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:49:28 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Title: |
IC 1036 |
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In the last light of the day, the WC Transfer performs some switch moves before doubling up, and heading out to the main. This was the first time in about a year that two IC SD70s were on the Transfer. Ironically, the two ICs that were paired up today, were the very same two that were paired up a year ago |
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2/28/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:50:02 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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199 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
IC 10XX Pair |
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After clearing Stinson, the two ICs wasted little time coming down the hill as they came up to Johnson St. Ne. |
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3/2/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:53:46 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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176 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Humming down to Northtown |
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The two IC SD70s were really humming as they came by on the way to Northtown. Picture was taken from a huge snow bank. |
| Photo Date: |
3/2/2010 Upload Date: 4/1/2010 12:52:46 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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