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By:T. P. Bruss
Dates:6/20/2017 - 9/21/2017
Album Info:Most of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast and Central Wisconsin in the summer of 2017, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, GB&W, MILW, and SOO rails.
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CN 2529, et al.
Title:  CN 2529, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight heads northwest after being passed by another through freight headed southeast via former SOO rails at N. Lake St., Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Train had seven locomotives, CN 2846, KCS 3960, CN 3046, CN 2614, CN 2529, BCOL 4614, CN 2035.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2529(C44-9W)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
BCOL 4614, et al.
Title:  BCOL 4614, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight heads northwest after being passed by another through freight headed southeast via former SOO rails at N. Lake St., Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Train had seven locomotives, CN 2846, KCS 3960, CN 3046, CN 2614, CN 2529, BCOL 4614, CN 2035.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:18 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  BCOL 4614(C40-8M)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
CN 2035, et al.
Title:  CN 2035, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight heads northwest after being passed by another through freight headed southeast via former SOO rails at N. Lake St., Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Train had seven locomotives, CN 2846, KCS 3960, CN 3046, CN 2614, CN 2529, BCOL 4614, CN 2035.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:21 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2035(C40-8)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
IC 2699, CN 2425, CN 8964, CN 3064, et al.
Title:  IC 2699, CN 2425, CN 8964, CN 3064, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it approaches another through freight halted at Milepost 185 at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Moving train had three locomotives, IC 2699, CN 2425, CN 8964. Halted train had three locomotives, CN 3064 and CN 3045 up front and CN 3060 mid-train.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:25 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 2699(C44-9W) CN 2425(C40-8M) CN 8964(SD70M-2) CN 3064(ET44AC)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
UCRY 15801
Title:  UCRY 15801
Description:  There is just something cool about a shiny, new railroad freight car. UCRY 15801 was part of the consist of a CN through freight paralleling Harrison St. as it headed northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:29 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
CN 3064, CN 3045, et al.
Title:  CN 3064, CN 3045, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and crosses the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Train had three locomotives, CN 3064 and CN 3045 up front and CN 3060 mid-train.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:33 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3064(ET44AC) CN 3045(ET44AC)
Views:  440   Comments: 2
CN 3064, CN 3045, et al.
Title:  CN 3064, CN 3045, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and passes Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Train had three locomotives, CN 3064 and CN 3045 up front and CN 3060 mid-train. 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.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:37 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3064(ET44AC) CN 3045(ET44AC)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
CN 3060, et al.
Title:  CN 3060, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and passes Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Aug. '17. Train had three locomotives, CN 3064 and CN 3045 up front and CN 3060 mid-train. 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.
Photo Date:  8/24/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:41 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3060(ET44AC)
Views:  215   Comments: 1
CN 2846 and CN 3046
Title:  CN 2846 and CN 3046
Description:  A CN through freight crosses Sherman Rd. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 26 Aug. '17.
Photo Date:  8/26/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:45 AM
Location:  Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2846(ES44AC) CN 3046(ET44AC)
Views:  413   Comments: 1
CN 2934, CN 2895 and CN 3117
Title:  CN 2934, CN 2895 and CN 3117
Description:  A CN through freight crosses E. Snell Rd. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Oshkosh, WI on 26 Aug. '17. Train had three locomotives, CN 2934, CN 2895 and CN 3117. The former C&NW right-of-way is on the right.
Photo Date:  8/26/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:50 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2934(ES44AC) CN 2895(ES44AC)
Views:  450   Comments: 1
CN 4705
Title:  CN 4705
Description:  CN local parallels Pacific St. and approaches the east end of Lisbon Ave. as it shoves TBOX 639322 north via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 27 Aug. '17. Boxcar was destined for LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.) at Midway Rd.
Photo Date:  8/27/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:54 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:  138   Comments: 1
CN 4705
Title:  CN 4705
Description:  CN local shoves TBOX 639322 northeast across Midway Rd. via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 27 Aug. '17. Boxcar was destined for LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.), just out of frame to right. The construction barrels represent the ongoing reconstruction of the interchange of Hwy. 10/Hwy. 441 (a.k.a. Tri-County Expressway) at Midway Rd., part of the extensive reconstruction and expansion of the nearby Hwy. 41/Hwy. 441 (a.k.a. Tri-County Expressway)/Hwy. 10 interchange (a.k.a. Polish Connection).
Photo Date:  8/27/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:11:57 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
CN 4705
Title:  CN 4705
Description:  CN local spots TBOX 639322 at LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.) via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 27 Aug. '17. LSC Communications was spun off from RR Donnelley ca. Nov. '16.
Photo Date:  8/27/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:12:01 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
CN 2833 and CN 2850
Title:  CN 2833 and CN 2850
Description:  CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 27 Aug. '17. A remnant of the C&NW main line is visible at right.
Photo Date:  8/27/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:12:05 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2833(ES44AC) CN 2850(ES44AC)
Views:  278   Comments: 2
CN 2421, CN 5452, CN 5647
Title:  CN 2421, CN 5452, CN 5647
Description:  A trio of CN locomotives approach Medina Junction Rd. as they head northwest through the Rat River Wildlife Area via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 29 Aug. '17.
Photo Date:  8/29/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:12:08 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2421(C40-8M) CN 5452(SD60) CN 5647(SD75I)
Views:  285   Comments: 2
CN 2915
Title:  CN 2915
Description:  A CN container train crosses Medina Junction Rd. and approaches the junction with the former C&NW right-of-way, now the Wiouwash State Trail, as it speeds northwest through the Rat River Wildlife Area via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 29 Aug. '17.
Photo Date:  8/29/2017  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 3:12:12 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2915(ES44AC)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
CN 2830 and CN 8801
Title:  CN 2830 and CN 8801
Description:  A CN container train parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Aug. '17.
Photo Date:  8/29/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:07:52 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2830(ES44AC)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
GTW 4917
Title:  GTW 4917
Description:  A CN local approaches Bergstrom Rd. and the Hwy. 41 overpass as it heads east toward the former SOO main line after servicing a Menasha Packaging facility at Neenah, WI on 30 Aug. '17. The overgrown loading dock at left could be used to load railroad freight cars, but hasn't for many years.
Photo Date:  8/30/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:07:56 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4917(GP38-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 1
GTW 4917
Title:  GTW 4917
Description:  A CN local crosses Bergstrom Rd. and approaches the Hwy. 41 overpass as it heads east toward the former SOO main line after servicing a Menasha Packaging facility at Neenah, WI on 30 Aug. '17.
Photo Date:  8/30/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:07:59 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4917(GP38-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
CN 2904 and CN x040 (possibly 3040)
Title:  CN 2904 and CN x040 (possibly 3040)
Description:  CN through freight parallels Packer St. and approaches W. Arndt St. as it heads south via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had three locomotives, CN 2904 and @N x040 (possibly 3040) up front as well as CN xx98 mid-train. The Sadoff Iron & Metal Co. facility is partially visible at left.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:15 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2904(ES44AC)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
CN 8800
Title:  CN 8800
Description:  A CN container train slowly clears E. Black Wolf Ave. as it heads south via the former C&NW main line at Town of Black Wolf, Winnebago Co., WI on 1 Sep. '17. The station sign (out of frame to left) says Badger, but the location is listed as Black Wolf on CN's station map. The former SOO main line is in the foreground. Train had at least two locomotives, including CN 8800 at the rear.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:03 AM
Location:  Town of Black Wolf, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 8800(SD70M-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
CN Container Train Parked at Van Dyne, WI
Title:  CN Container Train Parked at Van Dyne, WI
Description:  A CN container train has halted at Van Dyne Rd. on the former C&NW main line at Van Dyne, WI on 1 Sep. '17. The train was waiting to enter North Fond du Lac. Things were unusually backed up at North Fond du Lac for some reason. There is another southbound container train (the train in the previous photograph) behind me as well as another train on the former SOO main line just out of frame to the right.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:07 AM
Location:  Van Dyne, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  81   Comments: 1
EJE 656
Title:  EJE 656
Description:  A CN train backs into the yard via former C&NW rails at North Fond du Lac,?WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had two locomotives, EJE 656 and IC 6200. The crossover to the former SOO rails passes to the right.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:11 AM
Location:  North Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  EJE 656(SD38-3)
Views:  67   Comments: 1
CN 2815, KCS 4604, et al.
Title:  CN 2815, KCS 4604, et al.
Description:  CN through freight crosses Kohlman Rd. as it heads north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had four locomotives, CN 2815, KCS 4604, CN 2306, CN 2419.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:25 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2815(ES44AC) KCS 4604(AC44CW)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
KCS 4604, CN 2306, et al.
Title:  KCS 4604, CN 2306, et al.
Description:  CN through freifht crosses Kohlman Rd. as it heads north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had four locomotives, CN 2815, KCS 4604, CN 2306, CN 2419.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:28 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  KCS 4604(AC44CW) CN 2306(ES44DC)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
CN 2306, CN 2419, et al.
Title:  CN 2306, CN 2419, et al.
Description:  CN through freight crosses Kohlman Rd. as it heads north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had four locomotives, CN 2815, KCS 4604, CN 2306, CN 2419.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:31 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. M. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2306(ES44DC)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
CN 2419, et al.
Title:  CN 2419, et al.
Description:  CN through freight crosses Kohlman Rd. as it heads north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had four locomotives, CN 2815, KCS 4604, CN 2306, CN 2419.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:35 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
BWSX 102
Title:  BWSX 102
Description:  BWSX 102 was part of the consist of a CN through freight crossing Kohlman Rd. as it headed north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill, 400 Red Pine Ct., Prentice, WI 54556, is a division of Biewer Lumber, LLC, 812 S. Riverside Ave., St. Clair, MI 48079. It looks like they also sell pulpwood.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:39 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  54   Comments: 0
BWSX 103
Title:  BWSX 103
Description:  BWSX 103 was part of the consist of a CN through freight crossing Kohlman Rd. as it headed north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. $17. Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill, 400 Red Pine Ct., Prentice, WI 54556, is a division of Biewer Lumber, LLC, 812 S. Riverside Ave., St. Clair, MI 48079. It looks like they also sell pulpwood.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:47 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  66   Comments: 0
BWSX 101
Title:  BWSX 101
Description:  BWSX 101 was part of the consist of a CN through freight crossing Kohlman Rd. as it headed north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill, 400 Red Pine Ct., Prentice, WI 54556, is a division of Biewer Lumber, LLC, 812 S.%Riverside Ave., St. Clair, MI 48079. It looks like they also sell pulpwood.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:51 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721
Title:  IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721
Description:  CN through freight slows to halt on the siding short of Kohlman Rd. as it heads north via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train hab five locomotives, IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:55 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3115(GP40R) IC 3110(GP40R) CN 5776(SD75I) CN 5800(SD75I) CN 4721(GP38-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
CN 2288
Title:  CN 2288
Description:  CN container train crosses Western Ave. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac,"WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had two locomotives, CN 2288 pulling and CN 8800 pushing. We had encountered this same train at E. Black Wolf Ave. 5 hours earlier. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, which still serves at least one customer.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:08:59 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2288(ES44DC)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
CN 8800
Title:  CN 8800
Description:  CN container train clears an interesting, old through plate girder bridge over the West Branch of the Fond du Lac River as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had two locomotives, CN 2288 pulling and CN 8800 pushing. We had encountered this same train at E. Black Wolf Ave. 5 hours earlier.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:09:06 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 8800(SD70M-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
CN 4100, the Moronic Motorcyclist, and the Puerile Pedestrian
Title:  CN 4100, the Moronic Motorcyclist, and the Puerile Pedestrian
Description:  A pair of classic workhorses, with 120 years of combined service, lead a CN local approaching Western Ave. via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17, while a motorcyclist peaves through the gates in order to avoid having to stop for 45 seconds. The pedestrian at right also ran across the tracks in front of the train. Train had two locomotives, CN 4100 and CN 7027. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, uhich still serves at least one customer.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:09:10 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4100(GP9RM)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
CN 4100 and CN 7027
Title:  CN 4100 and CN 7027
Description:  A pair of classic workhorses, with 120 years of combined service, lead a CN local approaching Western Ave. whhle heading southwest via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, which still serves `t least one customer.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/14/2017 3:09:14 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4100(GP9RM) CN 7027(GP9RM)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, et al.
Title:  IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, et al.
Description:  CN through freight, with a friendly crewmember, approaches Western Ave. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had five locomotives, IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:25:56 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3115(GP40R) IC 3110(GP40R) CN 5776(SD75I) CN 5800(SD75I)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721, et al.
Title:  CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721, et al.
Description:  CN through freight approaches Western Ave. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train had five locomotives, IC 3115, IC 3110, CN 5776, CN 5800, CN 4721. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, which still serves at least one customer.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:00 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 5776(SD75I) CN 5800(SD75I) CN 4721(GP38-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
BCOL 730769
Title:  BCOL 730769
Description:  BCOL 730769, with an unusual, interesting load, was part of the consist of a CN through freight crossing Western Ave. as it headed northeast via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. The load looked like it might be large, aluminum rods. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, which still serves at least one customer.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:03 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Views:  105   Comments: 0
CRYX 5945 'Spuds'
Title:  CRYX 5945 'Spuds'
Description:  CRYX 5945 'Spuds' was part of the consist of a CN through freight crossing Western Ave. as it headed northeast via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. I didn’t give these mechanical reefers a second glance, until I noticed that they have unique, interesting names stenciled on their doors. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, which still serves at least one customer.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:07 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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CRYX 5900 'Goes Netherlands'
Title:  CRYX 5900 'Goes Netherlands'
Description:  CRYX 5900 'Goes Netherlands' was part of the consist of a CN through freight crossing Western Ave. as it headed northeast via former SOO rails at Fond du Lac, WI on 1 Sep. '17. I didn’t give these mechanical reefers a second glance, until I noticed that they have unique, interesting names stenciled on their doors. The rails in the foreground are remnants of the former MILW main line, which still serves at least one customer. The City of Goes is an important agricultural center in the Netherlands.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:10 AM
Location:  Fond du Lac, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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IC 9625 and CN 9486
Title:  IC 9625 and CN 9486
Description:  CN local bisects the intersection of N. Appleton St. and W. North St./W. Packard St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 1 Sep. '17. Train was headed back to Neenah after servicing Appleton, Little Chute and Kaukauna. Where this solitary track is, there were once seven. The C&NW freight house used to stand on the other side of the tracks. As you can see, I was zoomed in one increment too far.
Photo Date:  9/1/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:14 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 9625(GP38-2) CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:  191   Comments: 1
CN 2552 and CN 2196
Title:  CN 2552 and CN 2196
Description:  CN container train crosses N. Lake St. past Eggers Industries as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 2 Sep. '17. Founded at Neenah, WI, in 1910 as Hardwood Products Co., construction of the facility commenced in Oct. ’10. It was renamed Hardwood Products Corp. as a result of a merger with Mississippi Veneer & Lumber Co. on 20 Apr. ’22 (the latter company was formed by the same businessmen who founded the Neenah company). Eggers Industries acquired Hardwood Products Corp. in ‘65 and renamed it Eggers Hardwood Products Corp. Eggers was founded by Fred W. Eggers at Two Rivers, WI in 1884 to make wood baskets used by farmers. They later started making plywood and other wood veneer products. There used to be 3 spurs to service the facility, now there is only 1.
Photo Date:  9/2/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:17 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2552(C44-9W) CN 2196(C40-8W)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
GTW 4917
Title:  GTW 4917
Description:  CN local passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches the former Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 2 Sep. '17. The former SOO main line is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  9/2/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:20 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4917(GP38-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
CN 2273 and CN 8937
Title:  CN 2273 and CN 8937
Description:  CN through freight crosses over from the former SOO main line to a remnant of the former C&NW main line by Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 as it heads southwest at Neenah, WI on 2 Sep. '17. 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.
Photo Date:  9/2/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:23 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2273(ES44DC) CN 8937(SD70M-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
CN 2273 and CN 8937
Title:  CN 2273 and CN 8937
Description:  CN through freight crosses the former Kampo Rd. via a remnant of the former C&NW main line as it heads southwest at Neenah, WI on 2 Sep. '17. The former SOO main line is in the foreground.
Photo Date:  9/2/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:26 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2273(ES44DC) CN 8937(SD70M-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
CN 2850
Title:  CN 2850
Description:  CN container train passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches the former Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via the former SOO main line at Neenah, WI on 2 Sep. '17. A CN through freight heads southwest via the former C&NW main line at left.
Photo Date:  9/2/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:30 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2850(ES44AC)
Views:  134   Comments: 1
CN 2570
Title:  CN 2570
Description:  CN container train parallels Harrison St. and approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 3 Sep. '17. The silo in the background is part of the American Colloid Co. facility, 901 Acco Ave., Neenah, WI, a rail customer on a remnant of the former C&NW main line at the Hwy. G overpass. Train had two locomotives, CN 2570 and CN 5728.
Photo Date:  9/3/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:34 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2570(C44-9W)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
CN 2570 and CN 5728
Title:  CN 2570 and CN 5728
Description:  CN container train parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 3 Sep. '17. The covered hoppers spotted by the silos in the background are part of the Bemis facility on Marathon Ave., a rail customer on a remnant of the former C&NW main line (the rails at far left). Train had two locomotives, CN 2570 and CN 5728. I was walking westward along the overpass, hoping to make it far enough to shoot around the telephone pole, but didn't quite make it.
Photo Date:  9/3/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:37 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2570(C44-9W) CN 5728(SD75I)
Views:  129   Comments: 1
CN 4705
Title:  CN 4705
Description:  CN 4705 crosses Guhl Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at North Readfield, WI on 4 Sep. '17.
Photo Date:  9/4/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:40 AM
Location:  North Readfield, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
CN 8800 and CN 2616
Title:  CN 8800 and CN 2616
Description:  CN container train approaches Medina Junction Rd. as it speeds northwest through the Rat River Wildlife Area via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 4 Sep. '17.
Photo Date:  9/4/2017  Upload Date: 10/16/2017 2:26:44 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 8800(SD70M-2) CN 2616(C44-9W)
Views:  161   Comments: 1


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