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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:8/20/1994 - 12/17/2007
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Into Humboldt
Title:  Into Humboldt
Description:  A single SD60 rolls into Humboldt with a tie trains. To this day I remember biking down 44th Ave N. and watching the gates come down, I rushed to get my camera ready, and this is the shot I fired off. The memories associated with some pictures we take. :-) Date Approx.
Photo Date:  3/12/2005  Upload Date: 5/8/2009 1:15:15 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6016(SD60)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
CP 9007
Title:  CP 9007
Description:  Trailing on a CP manifest to Glenwood is this pretty clean SD40-2F. Date Approx.
Photo Date:  4/15/2005  Upload Date: 5/27/2009 10:03:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9007(SD40-2F)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
Great lashup
Title:  Great lashup
Description:  Soo 2057 leads one hell of a lashup at Humboldt Yard. This was on one of those rolls that didn't expose right (only 4 of 36 came out), and to this day I still wonder what that CSXT units number is. Date Approx.
Photo Date:  4/15/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2009 2:24:31 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2057(GP40)
Views:  407   Comments: 1
Shoreham Workers
Title:  Shoreham Workers
Description:  Two MP15ACs work what is left is the once huge Shoreham yard.
Photo Date:  6/20/2005  Upload Date: 7/31/2005 11:00:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1543(MP15AC)
Views:  377   Comments: 1
House Job
Title:  House Job
Description:  Two MP15s head down a lead to switch another cut off stacks on the early summer sun.
Photo Date:  7/18/2005  Upload Date: 2/13/2009 9:07:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1546(MP15AC) SOO 1532(MP15AC)
Views:  493   Comments: 1
SD45 body
Title:  SD45 body
Description:  Back in 2005, these were my favorite lease units because they had an SD45 body to them. I'm happy I took this roster.
Photo Date:  8/15/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2009 2:07:49 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEFX 2806(SD40-2)
Views:  237   Comments: 1
CP rail
Title:  CP rail
Description:  I got to climb in the cab of this freight! This is the CPs 376 in think.
Photo Date:  8/15/2005  Upload Date: 10/15/2005 10:18:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5729(SD40-2) CP 6001(SD40-2) SOO 6058(SD60M)
Views:  745   Comments: 2
CP 8622
Title:  CP 8622
Description:  This CP train that came around Foley had a really crappy leader, but at least the trailing unit was excellent! Why couldn't the 2806 lead?
Photo Date:  8/15/2005  Upload Date: 1/14/2009 2:06:36 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8622(AC44CW) CEFX 2806(SD40-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
CP 786 (former Soo 786)
Title:  CP 786 (former Soo 786)
Description:  CP 786 along with Soo 6020 and a CEFX unit round the curve at Foley Wye on a foggy morning around 8:30 AM.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/25/2005 4:59:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6020(SD60) CP 786(SD40-2)
Views:  1032   Comments: 1
Rock Job
Title:  Rock Job
Description:  The CPR rock job (AKA Dresser Turn) prepares to leave Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  8/24/2005  Upload Date: 10/15/2005 10:12:49 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6012(SD40-2) CP 5737(SD40-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
Low 55XX
Title:  Low 55XX
Description:  To date, this is the lowest numbered CP SD40-2 I had seen. Its in good company with two nice looking leasers.
Photo Date:  8/25/2005  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 1:05:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CEFX 2813(SD40-2) CP 5570(SD40-2)
Views:  452   Comments: 2
CP 5570
Title:  CP 5570
Description:  One good looking CP freight comes up to Main St. with two lease units.
Photo Date:  8/25/2005  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 1:04:14 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5570(SD40-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
CP 6017
Title:  CP 6017
Description:  Last of four units on the train, that DF scheme was holding up pretty good.
Photo Date:  10/12/2005  Upload Date: 2/28/2009 2:45:33 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6017(SD40-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
CP rock train
Title:  CP rock train
Description:  Three CP SD40-2s are in control of todays rock train. Picture was taken at 10:40AM.
Photo Date:  10/15/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:29:20 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5902(SD40-2) CP 6054(SD40-2)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
Four SD40-2s
Title:  Four SD40-2s
Description:  Four SD40-2s, one being an SD40-2F, cross over the Mississippi River and continue on their way to Humboldt Yard.
Photo Date:  10/16/2005  Upload Date: 2/28/2009 2:43:31 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9002(SD40-2F) CP 6017(SD40-2)
Views:  456   Comments: 1
CP 5777 & Soo 4402
Title:  CP 5777 & Soo 4402
Description:  Two old engines pair up to pull a freight to North Dakota
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:48:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5777(SD40-2) SOO 4402(GP38-2)
Views:  1025   Comments: 1
Switch Power
Title:  Switch Power
Description:  Two classic EMDs move about Humboldt Yard. The 8624 is a former Soo unit too.
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 3/14/2009 12:32:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1544(MP15AC) CP 8264(GP9u)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
CP local
Title:  CP local
Description:  CP 8264 (fmr Soo) crosses I 94 along with Soo 1544 and a couple of freight cars.
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:31:37 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1544(MP15AC) CP 8264(GP9u)
Views:  667   Comments: 1
Fall days
Title:  Fall days
Description:  CP 9773 passes CP 8264 with a long line of well cars.
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:47:05 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9773(AC44CW) CP 8264(GP9u)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
SOO 1544
Title:  SOO 1544
Description:  The black patch was put on over 20 years ago, and now the Milwaukee Road lettering is finnally coming though on this unit.
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:45:19 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 1544(MP15AC) CP 8264(GP9u)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
Soo power on former Soo rails
Title:  Soo power on former Soo rails
Description:  One of Soos first GP38-2s leads a frieght bound for North Dakota
Photo Date:  10/21/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2005 4:33:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4402(GP38-2) CP 5777(SD40-2)
Views:  1024   Comments: 1
Soo Bandit
Title:  Soo Bandit
Description:  An old Soo Line bandit leaves Northtown Yard on its way to St.Paul
Photo Date:  10/29/2005  Upload Date: 12/7/2005 5:06:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4510(GP38-2) SOO 4506(GP38-2)
Views:  1552   Comments: 0
SOO 6050
Title:  SOO 6050
Description:  A rare sight today, seeing four Soo Line locomotives on a train. The train has three Soo colors, Candy Apple Red Scheme, Red & white, and the Milw bandit scheme.
Photo Date:  10/29/2005  Upload Date: 12/7/2005 4:53:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6050(SD60) SOO 4510(GP38-2) SOO 6011(SD60) SOO 4506(GP38-2)
Views:  1815   Comments: 4
SOO 4441
Title:  SOO 4441
Description:  Resting at the diesel shops with a mix of other units on an overcast winter day.
Photo Date:  12/29/2005  Upload Date: 6/11/2009 9:20:05 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4441(GP38-2) SOO 2403(GP9)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
Soo GP38-2s
Title:  Soo GP38-2s
Description:  Three Soo Line GP38-2s rest outside of the St. Paul diesel house
Photo Date:  12/29/2005  Upload Date: 1/3/2006 2:30:38 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4449(GP38-2) SOO 4423(GP38-2) SOO 4428(GP38-2)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
SOO 4512
Title:  SOO 4512
Description:  Thanks to Alec, I was able to go into the diesel shops!
Photo Date:  12/29/2005  Upload Date: 1/3/2006 2:29:18 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4441(GP38-2) SOO 4512(GP38-2)
Views:  1183   Comments: 0
Soo 6000
Title:  Soo 6000
Description:  The Soo Lines very first SD60 waits to depart from the St.Paul Yards on a cold December morning.
Photo Date:  12/29/2005  Upload Date: 1/2/2006 12:15:32 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6000(SD60) SOO 6025(SD60) CP 9007(SD40-2F)
Views:  658   Comments: 0
St. Paul Roundhouse
Title:  St. Paul Roundhouse
Description:  The Soos former Milwaukee Shops still use the old turntable. The Soo engine on the left is one of my favorites, I was able to climb up and into it about three years ago.
Photo Date:  12/29/2005  Upload Date: 1/3/2006 2:28:10 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6027(SD60) CP 8653(AC44CW) CP 1512(GP9u)
Views:  824   Comments: 0
Old Milwaukee flat
Title:  Old Milwaukee flat
Description:  If only these cars could speak! First built in November of 1937 and then rebuilt in July of 1964. Hard to see this nowadays!
Photo Date:  1/14/2006  Upload Date: 2/10/2006 7:51:07 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
CP Gevo
Title:  CP Gevo
Description:  One of the first CP Gevos I've seen leads a freight on the old main on its way to Humboldt and beyond.
Photo Date:  1/16/2006  Upload Date: 2/1/2009 2:22:06 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8717(ES44AC)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
SOO 6012
Title:  SOO 6012
Description:  Soo 6012 takes the Shoreham Loop track with the 6017 in order to get into Northtown.
Photo Date:  1/16/2006  Upload Date: 11/21/2009 1:24:50 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6012(SD60)
Views:  234   Comments: 1
Soo 6017
Title:  Soo 6017
Description:  Two Soo SD60s come around Foley wye with the Northtown/Humboldt transfer
Photo Date:  1/16/2006  Upload Date: 4/14/2006 12:45:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6017(SD60) SOO 6012(SD60)
Views:  795   Comments: 0
Auto Train
Title:  Auto Train
Description:  Two CP AC44s go past Shoreham on there way towards Canada
Photo Date:  1/28/2006  Upload Date: 4/18/2006 5:35:29 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8627(AC44CW)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
CP 8725, a brand new engine
Title:  CP 8725, a brand new engine
Description:  This is one of CPs brand new ES44ACs. Lucky to catch one down here.
Photo Date:  1/28/2006  Upload Date: 4/18/2006 5:33:16 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8725(ES44AC)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
Dual Flags
Title:  Dual Flags
Description:  A CP SD40-2 in the Dual Flags scheme runs by with three engines in tow, and about to take the loop track
Photo Date:  3/11/2006  Upload Date: 4/18/2006 5:45:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6034(SD40-2) CP 6055(SD40-2)
Views:  665   Comments: 0
Soo 60
Title:  Soo 60
Description:  Soo 6005 is the fourth unit of the train, and is most likely heading to St. Paul so it can be prepared to be returned to the leaser.
Photo Date:  3/11/2006  Upload Date: 2/1/2009 2:17:08 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6005(SD60)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
UP SD70M
Title:  UP SD70M
Description:  One of the best looking SD70Ms around leads a freight on the CP on a semi hazy March Day.
Photo Date:  3/11/2006  Upload Date: 2/1/2009 2:23:59 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4604(SD70M)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
SOO 6004
Title:  SOO 6004
Description:  Two Soo SD60s head a train west on a cold March Day. Date Approx. The 6004 was later sold by the CP in only a few months.
Photo Date:  3/12/2006  Upload Date: 10/19/2007 11:15:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6004(SD60) SOO 6041(SD60)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
Crossing the Mississippi
Title:  Crossing the Mississippi
Description:  The local out of Humboldt heads back to Humboldt Yard with four cars.
Photo Date:  3/26/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2009 10:44:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4418(GP38-2) SOO 4433(GP38-2)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
Humboldt Local
Title:  Humboldt Local
Description:  This is job is usually done with MP15ACs, you could imagine how happy I was to see TWO Soo GP38-2s working the job!
Photo Date:  3/26/2006  Upload Date: 4/14/2006 12:43:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4433(GP38-2) SOO 4418(GP38-2)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
Mixed Freight
Title:  Mixed Freight
Description:  Three CP ACs lead a mixed freight thats headed towards St.Paul
Photo Date:  3/28/2006  Upload Date: 4/18/2006 5:42:20 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9558(AC44CW) CP 8622(AC44CW) CP 9549(AC44CW)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
Old MN&S hopper
Title:  Old MN&S hopper
Description:  I felt really lucky to catch this old MN&S hopper sitting in the UPs yard in St. Paul
Photo Date:  4/15/2006  Upload Date: 6/20/2006 2:57:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  391   Comments: 1
SOO 4443
Title:  SOO 4443
Description:  I nice telephoto shot of the 4443 and CP 4611
Photo Date:  4/15/2006  Upload Date: 6/20/2006 3:25:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4443(GP38-2) SOO 6041(SD60) CP 4611(GP40)
Views:  712   Comments: 0
Diesel House power
Title:  Diesel House power
Description:  One of my favorite Soos again! Soo 6027 with Soo 6041. Plus, a Soo GP38-2 in the background.
Photo Date:  4/15/2006  Upload Date: 6/20/2006 3:15:26 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6027(SD60) SOO 6041(SD60) SOO 4443(GP38-2)
Views:  710   Comments: 0
CP 777
Title:  CP 777
Description:  Resting at the diesel shops between assignments.
Photo Date:  4/16/2006  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 4:06:46 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 777(SD40-2)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
Rock Train power
Title:  Rock Train power
Description:  Two Soo 60s get a crew so they can tie onto some empty rock cars, and then take the train to Dresser.
Photo Date:  5/26/2006  Upload Date: 2/4/2009 6:32:46 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6038(SD60)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
High Horsepower
Title:  High Horsepower
Description:  Two CPs round Foley Wye with a loaded grain train. I like seeing AC44s in the DF scheme.
Photo Date:  6/14/2006  Upload Date: 8/6/2006 11:15:57 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9520(AC44CW)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
CP 5910
Title:  CP 5910
Description:  One hell of a lashup comes around Foley wye with a stack train.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 11/28/2008 4:22:37 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5910(SD40-2) CP 9006(SD40-2F)
Views:  475   Comments: 3
60s leading a freight
Title:  60s leading a freight
Description:  Two Soo SD60s lead a train towards Humboldt Yard on a nice warm July day.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 1/22/2009 8:25:38 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6049(SD60)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Local work
Title:  Local work
Description:  Going away shot of the 4434 and 4432 at Red Wing.
Photo Date:  7/9/2006  Upload Date: 1/9/2009 11:34:56 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4434(GP38-2) SOO 4432(GP38-2)
Views:  423   Comments: 0


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