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| Title: |
Shortline Railroading |
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The 48 continues its slow and steady%pace to Hugo as it passes through some very wooded areas with a few cars in tow. |
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6/2/2009 Upload Date: 6/2/2009 10:08:03 AM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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| Title: |
Roseville Running |
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The Hugo Job makes its way through Roseville at a steady 10 mph along the old jointed rail. I've always wanted to get this job coming by here. |
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6/2/2009 Upload Date: 6/2/2009 10:06:33 AM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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407 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Climbing up grade |
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The Hugo Jobs begins its long trip Hugo `s it starts to climb upgrade. |
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6/2/2009 Upload Date: 6/2/2009 10:02:29 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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581 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Tucked Away |
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Even though this is one of the Commercials newest units, it is seen tucked away on an industrial track. |
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6/7/2009 Upload Date: 6/7/2009 8:47:52 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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BNSF 4208(B23-7) |
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353 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Profile of a Classic |
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The ALCo C424s are one of my favorite units, and here we get a nice side profile view. I love how those steps are slanted inwards and how the cab doors open. |
| Photo Date: |
6/7/2009 Upload Date: 6/7/2009 8:46:52 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) |
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377 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
ALCo and a GE |
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Idling outside of the Commercials diesel shops, an ALCo and a GE wait for their next assignment. It was great to see the 314 back in service. |
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6/7/2009 Upload Date: 6/7/2009 8:46:04 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) MNNR T-2(Yard Slug) |
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662 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Working the Yard |
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The 314 and T-2 work the east end of the Commercials yard on a nice June afternoon. Its great to still see ALCos running around. |
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6/10/2009 Upload Date: 6/11/2009 11:32:17 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) MNNR T-2(Yard Slug) |
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648 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Chugging past Old Dutch |
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The Hugo Job makes its way back to Saint Paul as it comes past the Old Dutch chip factory at Terminal Road. It started to rain just as I took this shot, talk about good timing! |
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6/16/2009 Upload Date: 6/16/2009 4:58:59 PM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Doubling up |
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Since the WC got in late again, the Belt Job has to pick up the 88 job cars. As a result, the Commercial had to double up and use the east wye for head room. |
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6/17/2009 Upload Date: 6/17/2009 7:18:53 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 40(B23-7) |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Working up grade |
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This shot of the Hugo Job was taken from the Soos Saint Paul line. The 48 really dug in to get going up grade. The Hugo Job pulled the three boxcars on the head end from the building on the left of the picture. |
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6/18/2009 Upload Date: 6/18/2009 3:52:06 PM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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449 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Over the bridge |
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The 48 comes over an old NP bridge as it heads back Saint Paul with the Hugo Job. |
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6/18/2009 Upload Date: 6/18/2009 3:50:56 PM |
| Location: |
Vadnais Heights, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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384 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Past the golf course |
| Description: |
The Hugo Job cuts through a golf course in White Bear Lake as it heads back to Saint Paul. |
| Photo Date: |
6/18/2009 Upload Date: 6/18/2009 3:50:04 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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355 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Off to the Oil Company |
| Description: |
After doing some working at the siding, the 318 brings one tanker of oil to a customer at the end of the branch line. This view gives one a good view of the RS27s nose and cab. |
| Photo Date: |
7/6/2009 Upload Date: 7/6/2009 1:56:48 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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543 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Smoking |
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The 318 gives the cars a bit of a shove and really smokes it up in the process. |
| Photo Date: |
7/6/2009 Upload Date: 7/6/2009 1:55:48 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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491 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
RS27 |
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One of two RS27s left in the world gets ready to head out of the Commercials yard and into the industrial area in NE Mpls. |
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7/6/2009 Upload Date: 7/6/2009 1:54:58 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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867 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Up to New Brighton |
| Description: |
The 2002 brings up todays Belt Job, and some cars for the WC. |
| Photo Date: |
7/12/2009 Upload Date: 7/15/2009 6:58:49 PM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
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249 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Waiting for the light |
| Description: |
The Hennepin Job creeps up to the light as it departs the yard at Raymond Ave. |
| Photo Date: |
7/15/2009 Upload Date: 7/16/2009 11:03:22 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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467 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Run Around |
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The Hugo Job gets ready to make a run around move so it can spot the tankers on the end of the train into a spur just behind me. |
| Photo Date: |
7/23/2009 Upload Date: 7/23/2009 5:51:10 PM |
| Location: |
Hugo, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
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627 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Working up the line |
| Description: |
The 42 brings the Hugo Job north after coming over the diamond at Bald Eagle. |
| Photo Date: |
7/23/2009 Upload Date: 7/23/2009 5:49:30 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
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1053 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A Classic |
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One of the two remaining RS27s moves light powered to pick up some more cars before heading off the Hennepin Line to serve other customers. Notice how its class lights are on as well. |
| Photo Date: |
7/29/2009 Upload Date: 7/29/2009 4:11:20 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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391 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Minnesota Commercial 316 |
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The 316 notches it up a bit to pull a string of boxcars out of one of the many spurs. Check out the GBW logo comine out on the 316s cab. |
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7/29/2009 Upload Date: 7/29/2009 4:16:49 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Shoving down and smoking |
| Description: |
The Hennepin Job shoves down one of the many spurs along the line and smokes it up a bit. |
| Photo Date: |
7/29/2009 Upload Date: 7/29/2009 4:06:52 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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359 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Meet on the Commercial |
| Description: |
With the 316 on the main, the 2002 took the siding to get around the 316 so it could head back to the Commercials yard. |
| Photo Date: |
8/20/2009 Upload Date: 8/20/2009 3:57:46 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
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545 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Spotting Tanks |
| Description: |
The 316 spots some tank cars along the line as it the rain keeps coming down. |
| Photo Date: |
8/20/2009 Upload Date: 8/20/2009 3:56:03 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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324 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 316 |
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After getting in the clear, the 316 waits for the Belt Job to pass by before doing some more work. |
| Photo Date: |
8/20/2009 Upload Date: 8/20/2009 3:56:22 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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1094 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Working hard Alco style |
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The 316 digs in and really smokes it up as it shoves up grade so it can pick up a single boxcar. |
| Photo Date: |
8/20/2009 Upload Date: 8/20/2009 3:59:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 316(RS27) |
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781 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Over the diamond |
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The Hugo Job bangs the diamond at Bald Eagle as it makes its way towards Hugo. |
| Photo Date: |
8/20/2009 Upload Date: 8/20/2009 3:41:18 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
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678 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Late Day Pickup |
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The Commercial made an unusal extra trip to New Brighton to get the WCs cars and bring them down the Commercials yard. I love those American Flags the engineer put on the lead unit. |
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8/23/2009 Upload Date: 8/23/2009 10:02:21 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) MNNR T-2(Yard Slug) |
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693 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Chugging off |
| Description: |
Two classic units depart New Brighton with the 314 leading the way. One can only wonder how much longer lashups like this will still be running. |
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8/23/2009 Upload Date: 8/23/2009 10:09:18 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR T-2(Yard Slug) MNNR 314(C424) |
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459 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Getting head room |
| Description: |
Since the WC is blocking the diamond, the Commercial had to get some head room on the east wye so it could double out of New Brighton. |
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9/1/2009 Upload Date: 9/4/2009 9:59:50 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 40(B23-7) |
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286 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Stretching its legs |
| Description: |
The 54 stretches its legs and digs in with a very large cut of cars out of New Brighton today. |
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9/14/2009 Upload Date: 9/14/2009 10:20:53 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 54(B30-7) |
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232 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Chugging along |
| Description: |
The 42 chugs up hill as its about o duck under Rice St and the Soos Saint Paul Sub. |
| Photo Date: |
10/5/2009 Upload Date: 10/5/2009 9:36:11 PM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
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576 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Fall Colors |
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The Hugo Job makes its way along the old NP branch line on a nice sunny and crisp morning. I can't wait to shoot from this spot again when those trees are peaking. |
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10/5/2009 Upload Date: 10/5/2009 10:42:40 AM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 42(SF30B) |
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457 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WC and Commercial |
| Description: |
The Commercial has made a late trip up to New Brighton to pick up their cars since the WC was late again getting in. It sure was nice to see the 314 leading with green class lights on. |
| Photo Date: |
11/23/2009 Upload Date: 11/23/2009 8:33:44 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 314(C424) |
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277 Comments: 1 |
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