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Viewing Album:  BNSF Twin Cities 12
 
By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:12/4/2011 - 6/16/2012
Album Info:Shots of the BNSF from the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Amtrak, UP and other roads will be in that run on the BNs routes in the Twin Cities. Shots from along the River will also pop up from time to time.
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Stored at 44th
Title:  Stored at 44th
Description:  Another Oakway SD60 sits stored north of 44th at Northtown Yard.
Photo Date:  11/16/2011  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:41:41 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9007(SD60)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Grain Loads
Title:  Grain Loads
Description:  The entire time we were out, this was the only GE lead train that we ran into. It helped that it was on a curve and a worm train a well!
Photo Date:  12/4/2011  Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:25:44 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7261(ES44DC)
Views:  277   Comments: 2
H-MEMNTW
Title:  H-MEMNTW
Description:  Todays H-MEMNTW roles into Northtown Yard with a stellar lashup and leader.
Photo Date:  12/4/2011  Upload Date: 12/25/2011 9:13:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9001(SD60) BNSF 8117(SD60M)
Views:  294   Comments: 1
Leasers on the BN
Title:  Leasers on the BN
Description:  Yes, this is a BNSF train with SD40-2s for power. I saw this guy on my way home after dropping Josh off at Hastings and hauled ass to beat it to Cottage Grove with only a few minutes to spare. One of the best lashups I've seen on the BNSF during 2011!
Photo Date:  12/4/2011  Upload Date: 1/25/2012 1:31:42 AM
Location:  Cottage Grove, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  HLCX 7182(SD40-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
GP35 Frame
Title:  GP35 Frame
Description:  A former B&O GP35 is third out as it departs Northtown Yard. I wish more of these GP39Vs got repainted into H1, it looks so nice.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 1/25/2012 1:46:49 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2962(GP39V)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
Modern Day Rainbow Lashup
Title:  Modern Day Rainbow Lashup
Description:  A modern day rainbow lashup rolls out of the 603 and onto the main with BNSF 641 leading the way.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 1/25/2012 1:44:25 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 641(C44-9W) CSX 8400(SD40-2) BNSF 2962(GP39V)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
CSXT 8400
Title:  CSXT 8400
Description:  The class unit for CSX's 84XX series is second out as it comes under Saint Anthony Parkway.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 1/25/2012 1:45:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8400(SD40-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
Former UP 60
Title:  Former UP 60
Description:  A former UP SD60, now owned by NS, is third out as it departs from Northtown Yard.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 1/25/2012 1:42:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6537(SD60)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
All NS with some UP Heritage
Title:  All NS with some UP Heritage
Description:  Two NS C40-9Ws and a former UP SD60 lead a manifest out of Northtown Yard on a chilly winter day.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 1/25/2012 1:41:21 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9740(C40-9W) NS 6537(SD60)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
Stored, again
Title:  Stored, again
Description:  Once again the Oakways are stored in the T Yard. Within a week or so, many more Oakways would be here.
Photo Date:  12/23/2011  Upload Date: 2/22/2012 2:12:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9091(SD60)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
Tac Loads
Title:  Tac Loads
Description:  A loaded tac train lead by an ACe roars by on MT2 while doing everything it can to stay on the move.
Photo Date:  12/24/2011  Upload Date: 2/22/2012 2:34:42 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9196(SD70ACe)
Views:  248   Comments: 1
Oakway
Title:  Oakway
Description:  A lashup strait out of the 90s roars through Oakland on Christmas Eve. Sure was nice to see an Oakway leading the way again.
Photo Date:  12/24/2011  Upload Date: 2/22/2012 2:29:36 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9001(SD60)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Rolling into the Sunset
Title:  Rolling into the Sunset
Description:  My second to last train of the day was a BNSF manifest with a rainbow lashup for power. The train is just about to roll under Snelling Ave.
Photo Date:  12/27/2011  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:10:30 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BNSF 4791(C44-9W)
Views:  171   Comments: 2
Out of the Tunnel on MT2
Title:  Out of the Tunnel on MT2
Description:  An ACe leads a loaded coal train down MT2 as it pokes its head out of the tunnel. I wish one could see more ACes in the cities...
Photo Date:  12/27/2011  Upload Date: 2/24/2012 9:09:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9207(SD70ACe)
Views:  254   Comments: 3
Wrecked C44-9W
Title:  Wrecked C44-9W
Description:  The second unit involved in the derailment that took place in July still sits dead in the T Yard. I doubt this unit will be repaired and put back into service.
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:24:05 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4663(C44-9W)
Views:  349   Comments: 3
Burn Damage?
Title:  Burn Damage?
Description:  Sitting stored in the T yard at Northtown Yard. Anyone know why this unit has primer on the long hood?
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:20:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9002(SD60)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
EMD 9004
Title:  EMD 9004
Description:  Sitting stored in the T yard at Northtown Yard. I doubt these units will be back in service on the BN....
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:19:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9004(SD60)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
EMD 9009
Title:  EMD 9009
Description:  Sitting stored in the T yard at Northtown Yard. I doubt these units will be back in service on the BN....
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:22:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9009(SD60)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
EMD 9028
Title:  EMD 9028
Description:  Sitting stored in the T yard at Northtown Yard. I doubt these units will be back in service on the BN....
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:23:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9028(SD60)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
EMD 9038
Title:  EMD 9038
Description:  Sitting stored in the T yard at Northtown Yard. I doubt these units will be back in service on the BN....
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:17:42 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9038(SD60)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
Stored Oakways
Title:  Stored Oakways
Description:  Two long lines of Oakway SD60s sit dead in the T Yard. Not a good sign... This is my first RR picture of 2012 as well! I wonder what changes we'll see come to the industry this year...
Photo Date:  1/7/2012  Upload Date: 3/9/2012 2:18:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  EMDX 9004(SD60) EMDX 9038(SD60)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
Coal Loads
Title:  Coal Loads
Description:  A loaded coal train roars through University with a faded and worn Exec MAC leading the way.
Photo Date:  1/25/2012  Upload Date: 3/20/2012 2:48:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9692(SD70MAC)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
BNSF 8292
Title:  BNSF 8292
Description:  One of the few SD75s on the BNSF that got the H2 paint sit stored and capped off in the T Yard.
Photo Date:  1/31/2012  Upload Date: 3/20/2012 3:11:46 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 8292(SD75I)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
NS 6176
Title:  NS 6176
Description:  AN EX NW SD40-2 leads a lite power movement at 44th Ave before heading over to its train. Quite an interesting unit!
Photo Date:  2/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:40:01 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6176(SD40-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
Kicking up some snow
Title:  Kicking up some snow
Description:  Two C44-9Ws and an NPR GP9 bring an EB manifest towards Northtown Yard. This was one of the few times we actually had some snow this year.
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:53:47 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4927(C44-9W) NPR 2288(GP9)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
Rolling on in
Title:  Rolling on in
Description:  A run of the mill manifest crawls into Northtown while an empty tac train waits for a route to head up to the ports.
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:48:46 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5523(C44-9W) RSSX 3838(LEAF)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
Its moving...
Title:  Its moving...
Description:  A very over powered Northstar commuter train roars by at 79mph, kicking up a large amoung of snow in the process.
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:52:22 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MNRX 504(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  128   Comments: 1
Northstar Hauling By
Title:  Northstar Hauling By
Description:  Two Northstar units team up to take a train full of commuters west. I really like how the snow is getting kicked up and how you can see the birds in flight as well.
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:51:25 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MNRX 504(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  122   Comments: 1
Well this was a surprise
Title:  Well this was a surprise
Description:  An interesting NPR GP9 was third out on this EB manifest as it rolled on by. You can see the former owner under the faded blue paint on the long hood.
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:54:41 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NPR 2288(GP9)
Views:  545   Comments: 2
So, whats a 'Leaf'?
Title:  So, whats a 'Leaf'?
Description:  An interesting looking genset was third out as it came into Northtown. It had the name 'leaf' on the side of it as well. I like how they kept the old geep cab on this thing though!
Photo Date:  3/3/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 1:50:18 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RSSX 3838(LEAF)
Views:  389   Comments: 5
The Monti Job
Title:  The Monti Job
Description:  The Monti Job is seen in Osseo with a transformer bound for NSP. While the ditch lights were on, there was not a crew on board; they had gone to lunch.
Photo Date:  3/5/2012  Upload Date: 3/8/2012 8:11:10 PM
Location:  Osseo, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3183(GP50) BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
Getting some smoke
Title:  Getting some smoke
Description:  As the Monti Job gets on the move, the second unit started to kick up a decent amount of smoke. Cool sight to say the least.
Photo Date:  3/9/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:08:57 PM
Location:  Brooklyn Park, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  217   Comments: 1
Past M&W Jct
Title:  Past M&W Jct
Description:  After the UPs MIR job got in the clear, the Monti Job got their track warrant and was well under way to Northtown Yard.
Photo Date:  3/9/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:12:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Splitting the Griswolds
Title:  Splitting the Griswolds
Description:  The Monti rolls over 45th 1/2 Ave N where a pair of Griswolds still stand and protect the tracks.
Photo Date:  3/9/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:10:46 PM
Location:  Robbinsdale, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
Rolling though Robbinsdale
Title:  Rolling though Robbinsdale
Description:  After clearing the Soo's diamond at Crystal, the Monti Job rolls though Robbinsdale in good light.
Photo Date:  3/9/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:09:28 PM
Location:  Robbinsdale, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
Over 22nd Ave
Title:  Over 22nd Ave
Description:  The Grove Job heads down the line to pull a single boxcar from a customer as it passes an active Griswold crossing gate.
Photo Date:  3/13/2012  Upload Date: 4/13/2012 11:52:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2708(GP39-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
Working the line
Title:  Working the line
Description:  The Grove Job made a trip down the old NP line today to pick up a single boxcar from the industry at Grand St Ne. It sure was nice to see a train here.
Photo Date:  3/13/2012  Upload Date: 4/13/2012 11:50:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2708(GP39-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
Big MAC
Title:  Big MAC
Description:  A nice looking leader leads a loaded tac train east an University on a clear spring morning at University.
Photo Date:  3/13/2012  Upload Date: 4/13/2012 11:55:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9849(SD70MAC)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
Griswolds again!
Title:  Griswolds again!
Description:  For the second day in a row, I happened to get the Grove Job at the Griswolds at 22nd Ave Ne. The Grove Job had just finished taking a single boxcar down the line and is now heading back to Northtown to continue switching and other local work.
Photo Date:  3/14/2012  Upload Date: 4/13/2012 11:56:53 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2708(GP39-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Four GEs on a Z train
Title:  Four GEs on a Z train
Description:  Four GEs lead a Z train past 35th Ave and up to 44th where it will get a crew change and be on its way again.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 5/2/2012 2:41:10 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7408(ES44DC)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
Rolling down the line
Title:  Rolling down the line
Description:  The short Monti Job rolls down the line with four cars bound for Rogers and Albertville.
Photo Date:  3/20/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:34:21 PM
Location:  Maple Grove, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1530(GP28M) BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
Starting out
Title:  Starting out
Description:  The daily Monticello Job gets ready to head out of Osseo and make a run up to Albertville to deliver some centerbeams.
Photo Date:  3/20/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:33:05 PM
Location:  Osseo, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1530(GP28M)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
Smoke Smoke!
Title:  Smoke Smoke!
Description:  Kudos to Frank for giving me a bit of a smoke show as the Monti Job came up to Rogers with a few cars bound for Albertville. This is really cool, and has many good photo ops to be had.
Photo Date:  3/20/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:35:08 PM
Location:  Rogers, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1530(GP28M)
Views:  293   Comments: 2
Heading back
Title:  Heading back
Description:  After running around their train in Albertville, the Monti Job starts to work its way back down the line. It would spot a car of two in Albertville and a car in Rogers before going back to Osseo and Northtown. This is a shot that can only be taken on a cloudy day, thankfully it wasn't too dark for this shot.
Photo Date:  3/20/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:36:58 PM
Location:  Albertville, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50) BNSF 1530(GP28M)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Run Around
Title:  Run Around
Description:  After getting up to Albertville, the Monti ran around the train and got ready to head back down the line.
Photo Date:  3/20/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:36:35 PM
Location:  Albertville, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
Rolling into Rogers
Title:  Rolling into Rogers
Description:  After doing some switching at an industry down the line, the Monti makes a quick stop in town to get a bite to eat.
Photo Date:  3/20/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:37:53 PM
Location:  Rogers, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3158(GP50) BNSF 1530(GP28M)
Views:  270   Comments: 1
Monti Job
Title:  Monti Job
Description:  The Monti Job heads back to NTW light powered as it comes in Mpls Jct at Harrison St.
Photo Date:  3/27/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 12:08:11 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3183(GP50)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
BN Worm Train
Title:  BN Worm Train
Description:  A BNSF grain grain, looking like a big brown worm, snakes its way towards Northtown as it comes up to Mississippi St.
Photo Date:  4/4/2012  Upload Date: 4/14/2012 1:13:38 AM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 1103(C44-9W)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
The Grove Job
Title:  The Grove Job
Description:  The BNs Grove Job heads back to Northtown Yard with a pretty good sized train.
Photo Date:  4/18/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 1:14:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 2716(GP39-2)
Views:  132   Comments: 1
Pair O' C44s
Title:  Pair O' C44s
Description:  Two C44-9Ws lead a WB towards the North Runner as it dodges the clouds and enters some sun.
Photo Date:  4/18/2012  Upload Date: 5/3/2012 1:13:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4374(C44-9W)
Views:  123   Comments: 0

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