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080417001 BNSF signal work at new "Stadium" junction on Wayzata Sub. |
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4/17/2008 Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:16:46 AM |
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Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Signal,Track |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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080417002 BNSF signal work at Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub. |
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4/17/2008 Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:17:05 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Signal,Track |
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216 Comments: 0 |
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080430006 Transitional (temporary) track changes begin at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
St. Paul Sub. main cut and re-attached to new second mainline (reconstructed South Runner). Old South Runner cut and re-attached to Transfer One track |
Photo Date: |
4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:56:10 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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241 Comments: 0 |
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080430031 New cantilever signal bridge installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
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4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:57:06 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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86 Comments: 0 |
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080430032 New cantilever signal bridge installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
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4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:57:27 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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70 Comments: 0 |
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080430037 New shop building going up at BNSF Northtown diesel shop area |
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4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:58:20 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Yard,Track |
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117 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080505001 New Northstar depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
Forms for concrete work being fabricated |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2008 Upload Date: 5/6/2008 12:45:03 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Passenger |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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080505002 Northstar depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
Excavation and forms for concrete work being fabricated. Track with fence in middle will apparently become depot runaround. |
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5/5/2008 Upload Date: 5/6/2008 12:45:20 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Passenger |
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108 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080508002 New mainline crossover switches being installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
44th is being converted from single-double track junction to double main with double crossovers. |
Photo Date: |
5/8/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 8:35:19 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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119 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080508004 New mainline crossover switches being installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
44th is being converted from single-double track junction to double main with double crossovers. "S-Curve" will eventually be straightened. |
Photo Date: |
5/8/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 8:35:40 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080508010 new switch panel awaits installation at BNSF CTC Harrison Street |
Description: |
136 Lb rail, #20 frog |
Photo Date: |
5/8/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 8:36:19 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Track |
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227 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080515002 Realignment continues on BNSF mainline at Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Presumably former Midway Sub. main is now Main 2, former St. Paul Sub main ties into former South Runner, soon to become Main 1 |
Photo Date: |
5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:52:20 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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223 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080515004 New insulated rail joint installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th. |
Description: |
Rail joint is for new CTC crossover. Note temporary dual (redundant) rail bonds bypass the insulator until the trackwork is actually done |
Photo Date: |
5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:54:14 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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345 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080515007 New righthand mainline crossover switch has been installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
New second mainline (Reconstructed South Runner) still not in service yet. |
Photo Date: |
5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:55:03 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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215 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080515013 New lefthand mainline crossover has been installed north of the bridge at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
Upcoming work will cut mainline "S-curve" and reconnect to straight routes. Workers under umbrella in foreground appear to be installing an insulated rail joint. |
Photo Date: |
5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:58:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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254 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080515014 New lefthand mainline crossover has been installed north of the bridge at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
Upcoming work will cut mainline "S-curve" and reconnect to straight routes. |
Photo Date: |
5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:59:02 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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163 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Nat Malen photo of recent mainline realignment at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
Former main 2 at left is now severed and only accesses Water Works spur. Former Main 1 is cut and spliced to Main 2. Former South Runner is spliced to Main 1. |
Photo Date: |
5/24/2008 Upload Date: 5/27/2008 7:40:38 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
Nat Malen |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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169 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528002 Northstar Depot foundations begin to appear at Stadium site on BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:14:37 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Passenger,Track |
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172 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528004 At Northstar Depot site, excavation is underway for new trackage adjacent to BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:15:40 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Passenger,Track |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528006 Old Main Street bridge span has been removed over BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:16:22 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge,Track |
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206 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528011 At BNSF Northtown CTC 35th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads turned to side |
Description: |
Grove Yard switcher waits in the distance |
Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:17:32 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
BNSF 2719(GP39-2) |
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318 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528015 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and temporary rail bonds on inslulated joints have been cut |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:18:39 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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156 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528016 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads have been turned to the side |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:19:32 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528020 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new crossover switches are installed but linkages not fully hooked up yet |
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Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:21:13 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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172 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528022 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads have been turned to the side |
Description: |
Left signal head (formerly Main 2) is still active to control mainline access from Water Works Spur |
Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:20:07 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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156 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080528024 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new crossover switches are installed but linkages not fully hooked up yet |
Description: |
Note what looks like temporary "Pot" signals beyond new crossover. Meanwhile, a section of old Main 2 has been snipped out, perhaps to clear site of new permanent signal bridge? |
Photo Date: |
5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:23:23 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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217 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080531001 Track reconstruction at the Hump Bypass tunnel at BNSF Northtown Yard |
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Photo Date: |
5/31/2008 Upload Date: 6/1/2008 3:03:28 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Tunnel,Yard,Track |
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176 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080531021 New concrete north signal foundation is in place at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th crossovers |
Description: |
Being smack-dab in the middle of recently closed Main 2 required a section of track to be snipped out. |
Photo Date: |
5/31/2008 Upload Date: 6/1/2008 3:05:37 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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174 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080603001 New signal bridge goes up at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th |
Description: |
A chunk of mainline rail has been snipped out apparently for a replacement insulated joint |
Photo Date: |
6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:43:59 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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251 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080603002 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled |
Description: |
Workers are removing now-unused former Main 1 signal heads. Old main 2 heads still used by Water Works spur |
Photo Date: |
6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:44:59 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080603003 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled |
Description: |
Workers are removing now-unused former Main 1 signal heads. Old main 2 heads still used by Water Works spur |
Photo Date: |
6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:45:16 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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152 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080603004 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled |
Description: |
Workers are removing now-unused former Main 1 signal heads. Old main 2 heads still used by Water Works spur |
Photo Date: |
6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:45:34 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080604003 New signal at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th for Grove Yard lead |
Description: |
Old "Searchlight" mast has already been removed |
Photo Date: |
6/4/2008 Upload Date: 6/7/2008 1:31:08 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080604009 New "Pot" signal has been installed for Grove spur at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Located directly below Saint Anthony Parkway bridge |
Photo Date: |
6/4/2008 Upload Date: 6/7/2008 1:31:59 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080604011 New and old cantilever signal bridges at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/4/2008 Upload Date: 6/7/2008 1:32:40 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080606002 New crossover and signals at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
Diverging crossover route looks lined and surfaced now. Severed stub of old Main 2 has been slightly realigned, perhaps to serve as hotbox/MOW spur? |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 5:16:16 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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134 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080606003 New crossover and (are those temporary pot signals?) at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 5:16:36 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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110 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613001 Multi-throw linkages are now hooked up on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:51:30 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613005 At BNSF Northtown's revised CTC 35th junction, new signs say "Begin MT 2-3" |
Description: |
Old signal bridge in distance has been stripped and awaits removal |
Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:53:26 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
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157 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613010 At BNSF Northtown's revised "603" crossover at CTC 35th, new pot signals and signs denote a short new CTC "Island" on the Transfer 1 lead |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:55:39 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Signal,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
179 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613036 Construction of new Main Street bridge over BNSF Wayzata Sub. involves re-using old abutments. Also Mississippi River bridge span has had some planking removed for upcoming rehab (or replacement?) work |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:57:35 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge,Track |
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Views: |
154 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613039 New grade crossing on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at W. Island Ave on Nicollet Island |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:59:13 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
134 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613040 At BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub., new switch is being assembled prior to installation using old Wayzata Sub. main as a work table |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 12:01:06 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
142 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080613042 Detail view of new switch at BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub. |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 12:02:51 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Track |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080614001 Northstar Stadium depot site looking west along BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
Seen from Royalston bridge, note stockpile of ribbionrail on left, fresh excavation of roadbed near center, and former Holden Street mainline signals still in use for new relocated main |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/16/2008 12:03:02 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Station,Signal,Passenger,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
96 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080614003 Stadium construction covers new BNSF mainline on Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
Seen from 7th Street bridge looking northeast |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/16/2008 12:04:12 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
85 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080614013 New switch panels await installation and some new ribborail track is under construction near BNSF CTC Van Buren and MILW 261 shop |
Description: |
MILW 261's fire is lit for upcoming BNSF "Employee Appreciation" special |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/16/2008 12:08:43 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
MILW 261(4-8-4) |
Views: |
326 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080615055 Northstar Stadium depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
Looking toward Washington Ave from 3rd Street No. bridge |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/17/2008 5:00:13 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
84 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080615057 Northstar Stadium depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
Looking toward Washington Ave No. from 3rd Street No. bridge |
Photo Date: |
6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/17/2008 5:01:34 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
72 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080624007 Completed high-speed switch with linkage hooked up at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/24/2008 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:53:33 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
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