Logo
 
 
12/27/2024
View Photos
Members
 
 
 
 
Viewing Album:  New Brighton 7 (CN,UP,MNNR)
 
By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:8/9/2006 - 8/9/2006
Album Info:UP/WC Coal trains, Minnesota Commercials GE U Boats, and the WC transfer all pictured here!
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
Starting the album off good
Title:  Starting the album off good
Description:  Without the 3006 this time, another pair of WCs come to New Brighton. If that was the last time i would see an SD45, what a finale it was!
Photo Date:  8/8/2006  Upload Date: 8/9/2006 11:25:35 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 7495(SD45)
Views:  503   Comments: 0
WC 7495
Title:  WC 7495
Description:  Entering the mainline again with the Commercials cut.
Photo Date:  8/8/2006  Upload Date: 8/9/2006 11:26:10 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 7495(SD45)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
Nothing better
Title:  Nothing better
Description:  A great leader, and trailer I might add, roll down grade for the air test.
Photo Date:  8/8/2006  Upload Date: 8/9/2006 11:26:45 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 7495(SD45)
Views:  789   Comments: 3
UP 6178
Title:  UP 6178
Description:  An ex SP AC44 leads another GE on a South Saint Paul bound coal train. Charlie McDade, a CN (WC) Engineer climbs off, and heads for home.
Photo Date:  8/9/2006  Upload Date: 8/10/2006 10:40:14 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6178(AC44CW)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
3 WCs
Title:  3 WCs
Description:  I guess Stevens Point likes me! They keep sending me all WC lashups! Great to see!
Photo Date:  8/10/2006  Upload Date: 8/10/2006 2:58:31 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 7527(SD45)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
Sweet Consist
Title:  Sweet Consist
Description:  Three Wisconsin Central units have a good 60 or so stacks behind them, as they switch the MNNR yard.
Photo Date:  8/10/2006  Upload Date: 8/10/2006 2:59:34 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  362   Comments: 0
CSX 8574
Title:  CSX 8574
Description:  A rare visitor to New Brighton, especially on a coal train, rolls in with 3 other UP units.
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:29:27 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8574(SD50)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
UP 6621
Title:  UP 6621
Description:  UP AC44s chug out of the yard with a Weston bound coal load.
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:27:52 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6621(AC44CW)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
UP 3388
Title:  UP 3388
Description:  The oldest of the bunch rolls light back to South Saint Paul. Didnt notice the I was missing until i uploaded the picture!
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:28:46 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3388(SD40-2)
Views:  780   Comments: 0
WC 2500
Title:  WC 2500
Description:  Just about dead, the transfer crew has a set on them, and will now leave the rest of the work for the A406 crew.
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:30:03 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 2500(SD35)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
WC 2500
Title:  WC 2500
Description:  The engineer on the transfer has called it a day, and is walking back to grab his grip, and go home.
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:30:42 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 2500(SD35)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
WC 6006
Title:  WC 6006
Description:  The other maroon and gold unit in the consist look a tad weathered, but the paint on her still looks stunning!
Photo Date:  8/11/2006  Upload Date: 8/11/2006 11:31:17 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6006(SD40-2)
Views:  511   Comments: 1
WC 7527
Title:  WC 7527
Description:  Would have the 7495 leading, but that hit the dirt at Northtown. So the 7527 leads out of New Brighton with the GCFX 6042 trailing.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 8/13/2006 9:02:24 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 7527(SD45)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
WC 2500
Title:  WC 2500
Description:  The 2500 leads an IC and a GCFX on the transfer. Minutes later I got poured on, luckily, i had an umbrella!
Photo Date:  8/13/2006  Upload Date: 8/13/2006 9:03:02 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 2500(SD35)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
WC 2500
Title:  WC 2500
Description:  The 2500 back again. Taken a little after 6am.
Photo Date:  8/24/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2006 11:48:59 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 2500(SD35)
Views:  660   Comments: 0
WC 6004
Title:  WC 6004
Description:  The 6004 sits in the middle of the 2500 and the 6949, and is the only unit with its numberboards lit up.
Photo Date:  8/24/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2006 11:48:18 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6004(SD40-2)
Views:  568   Comments: 1
Morning
Title:  Morning
Description:  An SD40-3, or a Grey Ghost as some like to call them, will lead the transfer job for the trip to Northtown.
Photo Date:  8/24/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2006 11:49:27 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6949(SD40-3)
Views:  410   Comments: 0
UP 8286
Title:  UP 8286
Description:  This SD9043Mac, like many other engines, are now being vandalized along with the rolling stock. Sad to see.
Photo Date:  8/25/2006  Upload Date: 8/26/2006 6:43:36 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8286(SD9043MAC)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
CN 2564
Title:  CN 2564
Description:  A clean CN unit heads light to Northtown, to meet up with the other transfer.
Photo Date:  8/25/2006  Upload Date: 8/26/2006 6:44:22 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2564(C44-9W)
Views:  393   Comments: 1
CN 2564
Title:  CN 2564
Description:  Coupled with the rest of the train, 2564 leads a WC and CN motor East.
Photo Date:  8/25/2006  Upload Date: 8/26/2006 6:45:42 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2564(C44-9W)
Views:  352   Comments: 1
CN 2564
Title:  CN 2564
Description:  Two CN units are about to clear out 3 cuts that have been piling up lately. As much as i prefer older power, it was a good day to have the big guns.
Photo Date:  8/27/2006  Upload Date: 8/27/2006 12:28:55 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2564(C44-9W)
Views:  457   Comments: 1
Ancient R916
Title:  Ancient R916
Description:  Atleast 16 hours old *switched crews already*, the transfer makes its way to the wye, with a less than desirable consist.
Photo Date:  8/28/2006  Upload Date: 8/28/2006 9:44:46 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6949(SD40-3)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
UP 5913
Title:  UP 5913
Description:  115 empty coal cars are behind 2 GEs this morning. Lately, ex SP units have been everywhere.
Photo Date:  8/31/2006  Upload Date: 8/31/2006 1:43:56 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5913(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
CN 2570
Title:  CN 2570
Description:  More crap on the transfer. The middle unit was great to see on the transfer, but ive seen this things a million times. Kinda loses its novelty after awhile.
Photo Date:  8/31/2006  Upload Date: 9/1/2006 9:37:13 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2570(C44-9W)
Views:  398   Comments: 1
WC 6926
Title:  WC 6926
Description:  More junk on the transfer. But, i do prefer the old SD40s compared to the BNSF back there.
Photo Date:  9/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 11:43:56 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6926(SD40-3)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
KRL 600292
Title:  KRL 600292
Description:  A heavy load on todays transfer. Pretty cool seeing the slack run out, then get to this car and you'd think the drawbar on the car ahead of it would rip right out.
Photo Date:  9/1/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 11:44:40 AM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Once CNW 8681
Title:  Once CNW 8681
Description:  The old 8681, now bearing the Union Pacific name, idle in between 3 others. Behind the 9039, is the 9089, another ex CNW.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:31:08 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9785(C44-9W)
Views:  381   Comments: 1
UP 982
Title:  UP 982
Description:  A GP50 leads 3 ex CNWs (one Dash 9 in CNW paint,one dash 8 in UP paint,and a patched CNW dash 8) one there trip to South Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:49:59 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 982(GP50)
Views:  525   Comments: 0
UP 9039
Title:  UP 9039
Description:  Another ex CNW, this time in full UP paint, idles inbetween 2 patched brothers.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:33:41 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9039(C40-8)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
UP 9089
Title:  UP 9089
Description:  UP just calls this a C40-8 now, but this was once a very nice looking CNW C41-8. Was very very happy to see it regardless though!
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:34:40 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9089(C41-8)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
UP 9089
Title:  UP 9089
Description:  The coal trains power sits at New Brighton for just a little while longer. Soon it will take off to South Saint Paul.
Photo Date:  9/2/2006  Upload Date: 9/2/2006 6:35:25 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9089(C41-8)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
WC 6926
Title:  WC 6926
Description:  September 11th at the Depot. Too bad there wasnt a SD45.... Least those have American flags, fitting for the 5th Anniversary of 9/11.
Photo Date:  9/11/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2006 6:05:11 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6926(SD40-3)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
No CN! :]
Title:  No CN! :]
Description:  A pretty good consist I must say! Not everyday you see a UP Dash 8 on the WC 406! 6004 trails.
Photo Date:  9/15/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2006 6:08:42 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9159(C40-8)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
WC 6004
Title:  WC 6004
Description:  Back once again, the 6004 trails as its journey towards Stevens Point is underway.
Photo Date:  9/15/2006  Upload Date: 9/15/2006 6:09:28 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6004(SD40-2)
Views:  523   Comments: 0
GCFX 6076
Title:  GCFX 6076
Description:  One GCFX SD40-3 leads 2 WC units, the 2500 and the 7527, while shoving back across the diamond.
Photo Date:  9/16/2006  Upload Date: 9/16/2006 5:05:44 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GCFX 6076(SD40-3)
Views:  417   Comments: 0
GCFX 6076
Title:  GCFX 6076
Description:  Finally the sun comes out at New Brighton. Pretty good consist!
Photo Date:  9/16/2006  Upload Date: 9/16/2006 5:06:16 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GCFX 6076(SD40-3)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
UP 4754
Title:  UP 4754
Description:  The!WC with a very late start. Its 5:20 and they are just getting back from Humboldt.
Photo Date:  10/3/2006  Upload Date: 10/3/2006 7:43:25 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4754(SD70M)
Views:  284   Comments: 1
CN 2538
Title:  CN 2538
Description:  A toaster leads a WC GP38-2,UP SD60M, and an IC SD40-2 at New Brighton.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 7:56:12 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2538(C44-9W)
Views:  338   Comments: 1
WC 2001
Title:  WC 2001
Description:  Such a great surprise seeing the 2001 here. This is my first encounter with it, as they usually stay in Wisconsin on locals.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 7:56:54 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 2001(GP38-2)
Views:  846   Comments: 0
CN 5662
Title:  CN 5662
Description:  Same consist as a few days ago, just with an IC added on.
Photo Date:  10/15/2006  Upload Date: 10/15/2006 3:23:27 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5662(SD75I)
Views:  364   Comments: 1
WC 6949
Title:  WC 6949
Description:  Great lashup, just wish I didnt have to have seen the 6949 AGAIN. Ed throttles up as exhaust hits the now frigid temps.
Photo Date:  10/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/20/2006 7:20:15 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 6949(SD40-3)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
CSX 8879
Title:  CSX 8879
Description:  Once an SD40 I believe, now wearing some new clothes and engine components, visits the WC at New Brighton.
Photo Date:  10/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/20/2006 7:20:49 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8879(SD40-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 1
CSX 7864
Title:  CSX 7864
Description:  The C40-8 is 3rd inline as the WC Transfer enters the main.
Photo Date:  10/20/2006  Upload Date: 10/20/2006 7:21:22 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7864(C40-8W)
Views:  383   Comments: 1
GTW 5936
Title:  GTW 5936
Description:  A very rare GTW SD40-2 accompanies some of its younger brothers on the WC.
Photo Date:  10/21/2006  Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:26:20 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5936(SD40-2)
Views:  897   Comments: 0
CN 2538
Title:  CN 2538
Description:  What I usually dread seeing, a pair of CN Dash 9s lead a great surprise over I35W.
Photo Date:  10/21/2006  Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:27:17 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 2538(C44-9W)
Views:  506   Comments: 1
Acoustic Sunrise
Title:  Acoustic Sunrise
Description:  A CSX C40-8W leads its fellow companion while some CN power, being the GTW 5943,idles in the MNNRs yard.
Photo Date:  10/22/2006  Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:28:19 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7864(C40-8W)
Views:  535   Comments: 0
GTW 5943
Title:  GTW 5943
Description:  Not quite a blue and red, but it will do....
Photo Date:  10/22/2006  Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:29:33 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GTW 5943(SD40-3)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
CP 9019
Title:  CP 9019
Description:  The 9019 heads the start of the CP detours over the former mainline trackage.
Photo Date:  10/22/2006  Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:30:16 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9019(SD40-2F)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
Once a common sight
Title:  Once a common sight
Description:  Only missing the second main and SOO LIne power, this was once a daily occurance. Now adays you are only assured the WC transfer on these rails, but due to repairs on the Saint Paul sub, the "SOO" returns to its once busy line.
Photo Date:  10/22/2006  Upload Date: 10/22/2006 8:31:14 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8524(AC44CW)
Views:  276   Comments: 1
IC 6060
Title:  IC 6060
Description:  Jason hops oo the 6060 as the 2nd transfer waits to cross the diamond for Northtown. Very interesting day.
Photo Date:  10/27/2006  Upload Date: 10/28/2006 1:50:13 PM
Location:  New Brighton, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6060(SD40-2R)
Views:  370   Comments: 0

Page 1 of 2
1 2 Next->

Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors		   Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net