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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:4/1/2010 - 7/25/2010
Album Info:Pictures of the CP/Soo Line operations in the Twin Cities area. From time to time, pictures from the River Sub will also be in this album.
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SD40-2 Leader
Title:  SD40-2 Leader
Description:  A nice looking CP SD40-2 brings a grain empty past Humboldt Yard as another train waits on the pass track.
Photo Date:  4/1/2010  Upload Date: 4/1/2010 8:48:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 5956(SD40-2)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
Working Upgrade
Title:  Working Upgrade
Description:  While working upgrade at just about 5 mph, the classic EMD trio is on its knees as it nears the top of the hill.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:42:56 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CITX 3072(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CP 6073(SD40-2)
Views:  655   Comments: 2
CP 5872
Title:  CP 5872
Description:  CP 5872 is the second unit out as it strained to work upgrade with CITX 3072 trailing.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:40:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5872(SD40-2)
Views:  398   Comments: 1
Struggle Up Como Hill
Title:  Struggle Up Como Hill
Description:  The 6073 is in run 8 and is just barley making 5 mph as it continues its struggle upgrade. What a sight this was! If only my video camera was back from repairs...would have made for some great video.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:41:41 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 6073(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  634   Comments: 0
Rolling to Humboldt
Title:  Rolling to Humboldt
Description:  After holding at University for a bit for a light, the 6073 continues its journey west as it comes up to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:44:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6073(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  623   Comments: 0
Grinding Up
Title:  Grinding Up
Description:  While I waited for another train to come up the Saint Paul sub, I heard the rumble of an EMD 645. Sure enough moments later this great looking trio came into sight. What a great lashup to see in 2010!
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:39:21 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6073(SD40-2) CP 5872(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  706   Comments: 1
Giving it their all
Title:  Giving it their all
Description:  Three AC44s work their guts out to climb upgrade on the Saint Paul Sub. The area to the right used to be full of tracks that the Soo used until the Milwaukee merger.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:37:08 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 9613(AC44CW)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
CP 198
Title:  CP 198
Description:  After departing Shoreham, 198 comes down Como Hill as it heads under Maryland Ave.
Photo Date:  4/2/2010  Upload Date: 4/2/2010 2:35:22 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 9663(AC44CW)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
Pair of Beavers
Title:  Pair of Beavers
Description:  Two AC44s in the Beaver Scheme come off the old east main and onto the BN at University.
Photo Date:  4/5/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:41:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 8539(AC44CW)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
CP-BN Transfer
Title:  CP-BN Transfer
Description:  A pair of Soo SD60s depart from Northtown Yard and are seen at University just before throttling up.
Photo Date:  4/9/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:43:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6024(SD60) SOO 6053(SD60)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
Rolling on by
Title:  Rolling on by
Description:  Two Gevos and a GP38-2 roll through Humboldt Yard on a fine spring day.
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:45:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8732(ES44AC) SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
SOO 4415
Title:  SOO 4415
Description:  Trailing behind two GEs is this Soo GP38-2. Given its age, the paint is looking alright.
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:48:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
CITX 3072
Title:  CITX 3072
Description:  Trailing shot of CITX 3072 as it heads towards Saint Paul on 290.
Photo Date:  4/21/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:54:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 1
CP 290
Title:  CP 290
Description:  Train 290 comes out of Shoreham with two great looking EMDs as they notch up to get rolling.
Photo Date:  4/21/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:52:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5877(SD40-2) CITX 3072(SD40-2)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
Autorack Train
Title:  Autorack Train
Description:  With the day coming to a close, this CP freight heads into the sunset with a long string of autoracks trailing.
Photo Date:  4/21/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:59:08 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  246   Comments: 2
Roaring Up Grade
Title:  Roaring Up Grade
Description:  Soo 6034 and Soo 6058 head up hill in run 8 as just before they head under Jackson St.
Photo Date:  4/21/2010  Upload Date: 5/21/2010 9:57:54 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6034(SD60) SOO 6058(SD60M)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Dresser Turn With Four EMDs
Title:  Dresser Turn With Four EMDs
Description:  While in class today I got a text about a Dresser Turn with some good power on it. Much to my delight it had two ICE units, a CITX lease unit and finally a CP SD40-2. You rarely see a lashup like this anymore, so I jumped on the opportunity to shoot this train. We see the train as it starts to throttle up grade at Country Road F in Shoreview, MN. The lead unit is former UP, followed by an ex CNW unit, the CITX is a former SP SD39, followed by a true CP SD40-2. PIcture taken from HD video.
Photo Date:  4/28/2010  Upload Date: 5/22/2010 2:36:24 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6424(SD40-2)
Views:  203   Comments: 3
Preparing for a meet
Title:  Preparing for a meet
Description:  An empty ballast train takes the siding and gets in the clear so it can meet L517 at Cardigan Jct before heading to Dresser. Picture taken from HD video.
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 5/22/2010 2:41:28 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4446(GP38-2)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Great Rock Train Power
Title:  Great Rock Train Power
Description:  A simply amazing lashup for a possible Dresser Turn waits for a crew at Humboldt Yard as the day slowly draws to a close.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 1:34:10 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 3065(SD40-2) CP 5941(SD40-2) STLH 5651(SD40-2)
Views:  404   Comments: 1
CP 5941
Title:  CP 5941
Description:  Waiting to get going with two other veteran EMDs at Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 1:36:43 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 5941(SD40-2)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Coming through Union
Title:  Coming through Union
Description:  Two CP AC44s bring a mixed freight through Union Jct as the sun starts to set.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 1:38:39 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 9628(AC44CW)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
Rounding Foley
Title:  Rounding Foley
Description:  Two AC44s and an SD40-2 lug a freight around Foley Wye on a cloudy Saturday morning.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 1:30:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9780(AC44CW) CP 5872(SD40-2)
Views:  387   Comments: 1
STLH 5651
Title:  STLH 5651
Description:  Well, this was on my list of "things I'd never expect to see in MN." However, for some reason this STL&H unit has made its way to Humboldt Yard and will probably take this empty rock train to Dresser tomorrow morning.
Photo Date:  5/8/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 1:35:13 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  STLH 5651(SD40-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Old Warrior
Title:  Old Warrior
Description:  The last time I recall shooting thie unit was back in 2006 on the Humboldt-Northtown Transfer. Here its seen again on the old main at Shoreham waiting for who knows what.
Photo Date:  5/10/2010  Upload Date: 5/22/2010 2:25:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 8263(GP9u)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
Transfer 1
Title:  Transfer 1
Description:  Transfer 1 comes back from New Brighton and up to Lexington Industrial Paro to get in the clear for a Dresser Turn.
Photo Date:  5/12/2010  Upload Date: 5/22/2010 2:29:56 PM
Location:  Arden Hills, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  SOO 4451(GP38-2)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
CP 6016
Title:  CP 6016
Description:  The second unit out on todays 493 is tne 6016. A few months back I shot this unit leading a 171 in Hastings.
Photo Date:  5/16/2010  Upload Date: 6/26/2010 12:00:10 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 6016(SD40-2)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
493
Title:  493
Description:  Todays 493 rolls under Saint Anthony Parkway with two SD40-2s trailing.
Photo Date:  5/16/2010  Upload Date: 6/25/2010 11:58:47 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Dougmas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8564(AC44CW) CP 6016(SD40-2)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
Full Dynos
Title:  Full Dynos
Description:  Two CP SD40-2s head down grade in full dynos as they prepare to stop at Mississippi St before heading into Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/22/2010 10:05:18 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6046(SD40-2) CP 6053(SD40-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
CP-BN at Soo Line Jct
Title:  CP-BN at Soo Line Jct
Description:  Two CP SD40-2s bring the CP-BN Transfer through Soo Line Jct as it heads to Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  5/22/2010  Upload Date: 5/22/2010 10:04:00 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6053(SD40-2) CP 6046(SD40-2)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
Waiting for a light
Title:  Waiting for a light
Description:  Soo 6056 leads an AC44 as it waits for a light at Park Jct.
Photo Date:  5/23/2010  Upload Date: 6/26/2010 11:16:42 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6056(SD60)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
CP 5916
Title:  CP 5916
Description:  The last of three SD40-2s on 183 comes off the BN and starts to head in on the West Runner.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/3/2010 2:05:15 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 5916(SD40-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Classics Under a Classic
Title:  Classics Under a Classic
Description:  Three classic SD40-2s roll under a classic signal bridge as they bring 183 into Shoreham.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/3/2010 2:03:18 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5966(SD40-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
SD40-2 Trio on 183
Title:  SD40-2 Trio on 183
Description:  On a great May day, three CP SD40-2s come through Shoreham on the West Runner before setting out some cars.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/3/2010 2:06:27 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5966(SD40-2) CP 6069(SD40-2) CP 5916(SD40-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 2
CP 6069
Title:  CP 6069
Description:  The middle Multi Mark unit between two Dual Flag units on todays 183.
Photo Date:  5/29/2010  Upload Date: 6/3/2010 2:04:24 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6069(SD40-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
171
Title:  171
Description:  Due to track work in Saint Paul, trains 170 and 171 now run all the way to Glenwood. It sure is nice to see three yellow and blue units on the former Soo main line.
Photo Date:  5/31/2010  Upload Date: 6/3/2010 2:14:16 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6410(SD40-2)
Views:  193   Comments: 1
CITX 2794
Title:  CITX 2794
Description:  A former DRGW is the second unit out on todays 171 as it rolls past CP University. I'm loving this era on the CP right now!
Photo Date:  6/2/2010  Upload Date: 6/5/2010 1:58:15 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CITX 2794(SD40M-2)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
CP 171
Title:  CP 171
Description:  Todays 171 has a yet another great lashup on it as it comes through CP University with two CITX units trailing.
Photo Date:  6/2/2010  Upload Date: 6/5/2010 1:57:56 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6414(SD40-2) CITX 2794(SD40M-2)
Views:  539   Comments: 0
496
Title:  496
Description:  While I waited for CP 171 at Azelia Ave, I heard a horn behind me. I checked the light and it was a red over a flashing red, and there was a route lined up for the pass track at Humboldt. Minutes later, a train came around the corner, and I then got this shot. Right after I took this, I saw that the engineer was none other then Dean!
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 1:39:01 AM
Location:  Brooklyn Center, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CP 8830(ES44AC) STLH 5593(SD40-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
171
Title:  171
Description:  Thanks to a tip from Josh, I was able to catch this awesome looking CP 171 as it came through University. When I first heard about the power on this train, I thought I wouldn't be able to shoot it since it was raining. However, the sky cleared up and the sun came out, and I was lucky enough to get this shot!
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 1:33:35 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  DME 6094(SD40-3) ICE 6211(SD40-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 3
ICE 6211
Title:  ICE 6211
Description:  Trailing behind the 6094 is an equally nice looking unit, the 6211. I still can't get over how cool it is to see this power up here on 170/1!
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 1:38:44 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ICE 6211(SD40-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 2
STLH 5593
Title:  STLH 5593
Description:  The last unit on todays 496 is this ratty looking STLH SD40-2. However, there are no complaints from me! This is one of the early production SD40-2s, a rare find these days.
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 1:38:18 AM
Location:  Brooklyn Center, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  STLH 5593(SD40-2)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Up to Park
Title:  Up to Park
Description:  After the HAT extra cleared, 171 came rolling by Park Jct in the very last light of the day. What a cool lashup too. This was taken from HD video.
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 6/24/2010 12:09:23 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6072(SD40-3)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
CP 171
Title:  CP 171
Description:  Another great looking 171 shows up at Saint Paul Yard as it waits for the light to head over to Humboldt.
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 12:42:30 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6072(SD40-3)
Views:  456   Comments: 2
Three geeps to Humboldt
Title:  Three geeps to Humboldt
Description:  Three GP38-2s and 87 cars get rolling as they start the trip to Humboldt Yard on a fine June evening.
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 12:45:01 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4445(GP38-2)
Views:  316   Comments: 2
Saint Paul Transfer
Title:  Saint Paul Transfer
Description:  The Saint Paul Transfer comes back to Saint Paul Yard with four EMDs for power and a long string of cars in tow.
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 12:16:05 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4446(GP38-2) SOO 4429(GP38-2)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
HAT
Title:  HAT
Description:  The Humboldt Avenue Transfer comes up freight house crossing with a pair of SD60s for power. This job usually rates SD40-2s on it, so at first glance I thought it was a road train.
Photo Date:  6/11/2010  Upload Date: 6/13/2010 1:38:20 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6059(SD60M) SOO 6030(SD60)
Views:  180   Comments: 3
ICE 6442
Title:  ICE 6442
Description:  A loaded Dresser Turn comes back while the rain relentlessly comes down with no end in sight. This is one of the few Dresser's I've caught coming down the Saint Paul sub, rather then the Withrow Sub.
Photo Date:  6/12/2010  Upload Date: 6/13/2010 1:37:50 AM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  ICE 6442(SD40-2) CITX 3065(SD40-2)
Views:  346   Comments: 3
CP 5935
Title:  CP 5935
Description:  Trailing as it rolls into Saint Paul Yard with an MP15AC and a GP38-2s on the ends.
Photo Date:  6/13/2010  Upload Date: 6/15/2010 11:33:55 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5935(SD40-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
HAT
Title:  HAT
Description:  The same power as yesterday shows up again today but this time its headed to Humboldt. Looks like the 6030 got a new hood door.
Photo Date:  6/13/2010  Upload Date: 6/15/2010 11:33:19 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt0
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6030(SD60) SOO 6059(SD60M)
Views:  136   Comments: 1
Rolling Under Rice St.
Title:  Rolling Under Rice St.
Description:  CP 170 rolls under Rice Street at about 9:00 PM with a great leader and lashup as the sun starts to fade away. You always seem to loose light when good stuff like this runs!
Photo Date:  6/21/2010  Upload Date: 6/23/2010 11:32:38 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6360(SD40-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0


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