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| Title: |
Early Bert Job |
| Description: |
The belt job is heading back to New Brighton and Fridley. It was running really early today too, picture was taken at around 8:30 AM. |
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6/28/2006 Upload Date: 8/30/2006 12:32:03 PM |
| Location: |
Fridley, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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| Title: |
Departing New Brighton |
| Description: |
MNNR 62 throttles out of New Brighton and smokes a bit as it eases out of the yard. The WC has just departed, and hes got the light to cross the diamond. |
| Photo Date: |
6/3/2003 Upload Date: 12/30/2008 12:46:10 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 62(C424) |
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574 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Alco! |
| Description: |
Back in 2003, Alcos were everywhere on the Commercial, and the 62 was a common sight on the belt job. |
| Photo Date: |
6/3/2003 Upload Date: 12/30/2008 12:41:42 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 62(C424) |
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766 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 82 |
| Description: |
MNNR 82 pulls out of New Brighton. Those Alcos sound so nice, too bad I don't see them come up too much anymore on the Belt Job. |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2003 Upload Date: 3/12/2008 11:45:57 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 82(RS18u) |
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1177 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crossing the Diamond |
| Description: |
The Belt Job crosses the diamond, and heads off to Fridley. |
| Photo Date: |
2/23/2004 Upload Date: 2/28/2009 1:39:13 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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484 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 48 |
| Description: |
The commercial pulls into the yard at New Brighton |
| Photo Date: |
4/21/2004 Upload Date: 4/29/2005 10:22:37 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Model |
| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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911 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 35 |
| Description: |
The Minnesota Commercial makes a rare daylight appearance at BNSFs Northtown. |
| Photo Date: |
8/18/2004 Upload Date: 1/30/2902 9:17:12 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 35(M420W) MNNR 56(C30-7) |
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2242 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 313 leaving |
| Description: |
MNNR 313 leaves New Brighton headed for the St.Paul yards. |
| Photo Date: |
2/10/2005 Upload Date: 6/10/2005 3:28:29 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 313(C424) |
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717 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Late Belt Job |
| Description: |
The belt job is running a bit late today, and is coming back from Fridley around 3 PM. Here he is coming through Long Lake Park. |
| Photo Date: |
8/11/2005 Upload Date: 12/13/2008 1:08:38 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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854 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Pulling hard out of New Brighton |
| Description: |
The Belt Job belches smoke and works hard to pull a good sized train out of New Brighton. |
| Photo Date: |
1/6/2006 Upload Date: 3/12/2008 11:41:52 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 1978(B23-7) |
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516 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Belt Job Departure |
| Description: |
The Belt Job departures New Brighton with more cars then usual |
| Photo Date: |
6/8/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 11:01:50 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 75(B36-7) |
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731 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 48 |
| Description: |
Working the yard at New Brighton |
| Photo Date: |
6/9/2006 Upload Date: 8/6/2006 11:03:24 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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922 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Old unit leaving |
| Description: |
An old U23C (ex LS&I) leaves New Brighton for the first time in years. This unit was stored up at the Twins Cities arsenal for years. |
| Photo Date: |
6/15/2006 Upload Date: 7/2/2006 8:37:54 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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VLIX 2302(U23C) |
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1141 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Scenic running |
| Description: |
The Minnesota Commercial heads back towards the yard at New Brighton. Taken from the Old Highway 8 bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
7/10/2006 Upload Date: 8/16/2006 4:10:08 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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602 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Day after Christmas |
| Description: |
The day after Christmas and the Belt Job is right back at work. |
| Photo Date: |
12/26/2006 Upload Date: 3/12/2008 11:40:33 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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433 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Rare Catch |
| Description: |
A rare visitor to New Brighton! I have never seen this engine before in over five years of coming to New Brighton. |
| Photo Date: |
6/25/2007 Upload Date: 6/27/2007 1:12:26 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 80(RS23) |
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764 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 1978 |
| Description: |
MNNR 1978 rests under the sanding tower at the Commercials Yard. Taken with permission. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 6/30/2007 3:08:21 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 1978(B23-7) |
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800 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Waiting for the call to duty |
| Description: |
MNNR 313 waits with SLUGGO for its next assignment. Taken with permission on the MNNRs property. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 6/30/2007 3:04:17 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 313(C424) |
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544 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Alcos & GEs |
| Description: |
A mix of Alcos & GEs rest outside of the Commercials diesel shops. The 5488 would soon become MNNR 88. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:33:06 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 314(C424) NREX 5488(B30-7) MNNR 54(B30-7) |
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870 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Hiding in the roundhouse |
| Description: |
RS27 318 rests in the MNNRs roundhouse. The 316 was on the right of it. Too bad we couldn't go into the roundhouse to shoot them, but being on the property was good enough for me! |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 6/30/2007 3:05:58 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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731 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 35 |
| Description: |
Side profile view of MNNR 35. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:31:45 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 35(M420W) |
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615 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 40 |
| Description: |
MNNR 40 pulls out a cut of cars from an industry. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 6/30/2007 2:59:43 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 40(B23-7) |
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475 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 56 |
| Description: |
Three MNNR units rest outside of the commercials shops waiting for their next assignment. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 6/30/2007 3:02:25 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 56(C30-7) MNNR 35(M420W) |
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978 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Croc GE |
| Description: |
Croc GE holds down a line of units waiting for their next assignment. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:35:39 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 59(C36-7) MNNR 71(M636) |
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1098 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Monster of Midway |
| Description: |
The "Monster of Midway" sits outside the diesel shops, it would be cool to see the unit running again. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:32:19 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 71(M636) |
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494 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RS18 |
| Description: |
A former CP RS18 sits at the Commercials diesel shops, and waits for the call to duty. I would later catch this unit about two years later working some industries in NE Mpls. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:36:23 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 83(RS18u) |
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357 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Slug Unit |
| Description: |
One of the commercials slug units sits outside in the warm summer sun. I think the black with red scheme looks sharp. |
| Photo Date: |
6/30/2007 Upload Date: 2/6/2009 1:34:04 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR T-2(Yard Slug) MNNR 54(B30-7) |
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651 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Belt and 88 jobs |
| Description: |
The Belt Job and 88 job make a rare appearance today at New Brighton. The 2002 is about to leave with the Belt, and the 35 is waiting for the WC to set out cars so they can take 88 back to the MNNRs Midway Yard. |
| Photo Date: |
10/7/2007 Upload Date: 3/12/2008 11:38:32 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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MNNR 2002(B23-7) MNNR 35(M420W) |
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651 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Belt Job with snow |
| Description: |
The Belt is about to go under Old Hwy 8 with a fair amount of snow coming down. I only had about 10 seconds to get my camera out and take this, really happy how it turned out. |
| Photo Date: |
2/8/2008 Upload Date: 2/28/2008 12:45:00 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 75(B36-7) |
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489 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 35 |
| Description: |
The Commercial is heading towards their Midway yard with cars from the WC. Even though the train was just doing about 10mph, the M420 and GE were working hard and sounded great. |
| Photo Date: |
2/25/2008 Upload Date: 2/28/2008 12:41:45 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 35(M420W) |
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487 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
88 Job |
| Description: |
The 88 Jobs power backs into the yard at New Brighton so they can pick up cars the WC will be setting on for them |
| Photo Date: |
4/3/2008 Upload Date: 4/10/2008 1:38:42 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 50(SF30C) MNNR 35(M420W) |
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626 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Back for the Belt |
| Description: |
The Belt Job makes its way back to New Brighton with some cars from the Arsenal and Fridley. |
| Photo Date: |
4/11/2008 Upload Date: 2/13/2009 8:25:04 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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MNNR 75(B36-7) |
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376 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Switchin` New Brighton |
| Description: |
The 88 job is waiting for the WC to come in, and in the mean time they are switching out cars in the yard. |
| Photo Date: |
10/10/2008 Upload Date: 1/23/2009 12:05:23 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 50(SF30C) MNNR 35(M420W) |
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576 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
88 Job |
| Description: |
Two MNNR GEs head light to New Brighton to pick up the WC cars. This was first encouter with Crocodile GE in service. |
| Photo Date: |
1/1/2009 Upload Date: 1/3/2009 1:50:41 AM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 50(SF30C) MNNR 59(C36-7) |
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514 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Gettin' Going |
| Description: |
Two classic GEs smoke it up as they start to lug about 60 or so cars back to the Commercials Yard. You can tell the lead unit is from Australia due to how the railings are. |
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1/1/2009 Upload Date: 1/3/2009 1:51:19 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 59(C36-7) MNNR 50(SF30C) |
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1007 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Old GE power |
| Description: |
Four GEs power todays 88 job. I'd never seen this before, and I don't know if I'll see it again anytime soon either. |
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1/17/2009 Upload Date: 1/18/2009 5:08:13 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 55(C30-7) |
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614 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Switching auto parts |
| Description: |
MNNR 83 switches out some boxcars for an auta parts dealer. Seeing the 83 in action was a nice sight. |
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1/21/2009 Upload Date: 1/21/2009 8:42:02 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 83(RS18u) |
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353 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 83 |
| Description: |
One of the few RS18s that are still around leads a short local back to the Commercials Midway Yard. I hadn't seen the 83 running in years, lets hope its gets out a little more. |
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1/21/2009 Upload Date: 1/21/2009 8:40:57 PM |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 83(RS18u) |
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506 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 68 |
| Description: |
One of four GEs on the 88 job today. |
| Photo Date: |
2/3/2009 Upload Date: 2/3/2009 6:58:40 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 68(B23-7) |
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354 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Heading home |
| Description: |
After switching out some industries, the 83 heads back to the MNNRs home yard. |
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2/9/2009 Upload Date: 2/10/2009 12:11:19 AM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 83(RS18u) |
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346 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 2002 |
| Description: |
The Belt Job runs through the Medtronic parking lot in Fridley. |
| Photo Date: |
2/16/2009 Upload Date: 2/16/2009 8:43:17 PM |
| Location: |
Fridley, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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MNNR 2002(B23-7) |
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487 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Belt Job departing |
| Description: |
The Belt Job departs New Brighton and heads back to its Midway Yard. |
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4/9/2009 Upload Date: 4/9/2009 12:14:10 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 1971(B23-7) |
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489 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Going to get the WCs |
| Description: |
After waiting for the WC to clear the diamond, the Commercial heads into the yard to pick up their cut of cars and head back to the Midway area. |
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5/3/2009 Upload Date: 5/31/2009 12:32:08 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 40(B23-7) |
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353 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crossing Park Jct |
| Description: |
One of two remaing RS27s in the world is about to cross Park Jct, and head back to its home yard. The 318 had been here for a while, and after the CP-BN passed, the 318 got the green. This is also picture #1700 for me on RRPA! |
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5/15/2009 Upload Date: 5/15/2009 7:18:44 PM |
| Location: |
Saint Paul, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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488 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Crossing Otter Lake Road |
| Description: |
The Hugo Job makes a classic image along the old NP branch line to Hugo with a single centerbeam. This was the first line built to Duluth back in the 1800s. In a few minutes, the 48 will reach M&D Junction and set out the car for a lumber company. |
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5/26/2009 Upload Date: 5/26/2009 12:39:28 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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447 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Hugo Job |
| Description: |
The Hugo Job makes its way on some classic jointed rail doing about 10 mph with a single centerbeam car. |
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5/26/2009 Upload Date: 5/26/2009 12:38:17 PM |
| Location: |
White Bear Lake, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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560 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
88 Job departing |
| Description: |
After walking the cars and pumping up the air, the 88 job departs New Brighton with a good cut of cars. Photo 1800 for me on RRPA. |
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5/31/2009 Upload Date: 5/31/2009 12:34:30 PM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 40(B23-7) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
MNNR 1983 |
| Description: |
A new one for me, the 1983 cools its heals at New Brighton with a ballast car. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/2009 Upload Date: 6/2/2009 12:10:19 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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MNNR 1983(B23-7) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Minnesota Commercial and Bell Pole |
| Description: |
The Commercial waits for the light as the Bell Pole company does its daily job of moving poles around the area. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/2009 Upload Date: 6/2/2009 12:09:42 AM |
| Location: |
New Brighton, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 1983(B23-7) |
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387 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Up to Belt Line Crossing |
| Description: |
The 48 leads todays Hugo Job as it comes up {o the switch at Belt Line Crossing. Once the switch is lined, the 48 will be on its way to White Bear Lake to drop off four loads of lumber. |
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6/2/2009 Upload Date: 6/2/2009 10:10:05 AM |
| Location: |
Roseville, MN |
| Author: |
Douglas Hildebrandt |
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| Locomotives: |
MNNR 48(B30-7) |
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414 Comments: 0 |
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