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Outside the Minnesota Transportation Museum |
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Just to the right of the main entrance to the museum is an interesting group of railroad cars and buildings. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:23:31 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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NP Caboose #1264 - Northern Pacific |
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Described in another album of mine is this beautifully restored Northern Pacific caboose #1264. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:25:20 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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MNTX "Party Car" - Minnesota Transportation Museum |
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This former coach (GN possibly) now serves as a party car for birthdays and other gatherings. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:27:58 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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MNTX "Party Car" - Minnesota Transportation Museum |
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The interior is set up with diner style tables and stools. The car can be rented as a location for various parties. Note the hanging straps near the front and the white dome coach lights on both sides. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:01 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Wooden Heavyweight Passenger Car |
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Not sure exactly what this car is used for now but I believe it was used as a construction site office for the museum overhaul. Can anyone help me with its prupose? |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:04 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Gary Everhart |
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Wooden Heavyweight Passenger Car |
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Here is another view of the wooden heavyweight car near the entrance of ther Muiseum. Can anyone help with the history of this car? |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:07 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Gary Everhart |
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Former GN Roundhouse Powerhouse |
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Right next to the entrance is the massive former Great Northern powerhouse once used by the roundhouse. The building might be an interesting place to tour but I don't think it's open to the public. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:11 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Former NP Rutledge Depot |
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The small Northern Pacific depot from Rutledge, MN, was moved to the Minnesotra Transportation Museum grounds for preservation. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:14 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Former NP Rutledge Depot |
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Here is another view of the small Northern Pacific depot from Rutledge, MN. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:17 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Gary Everhart |
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Entrance Crossing Flasher |
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Just to the left and right of the main entrance to the museum are two working flashing crossing lights. Nice touch of decoration! |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:21 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Former GN Baggage Cart |
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Just outside on the loading dock of the former Great Nothern roundhouse (home to Minnesota Transportation Museum) is a collection of baggage carts that were common sights at depots and stations across the nation. This is a Great Northern one on display. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:26 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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Railroad Worker Sculpture |
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Made from assorted railroad pieces, this modern iron sculture presents a stylized railroad worker with pitchfork, like so many track crews used throughout the history of railroading. |
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10/14/2023 Upload Date: 1/10/2024 7:28:30 AM |
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St Paul, MN |
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