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Viewing Album:  Minneapolis Trip August 2019
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:8/15/2019 - 8/17/2019
Album Info:My friend and I took a railfanning to trip to Minneapolis and the surrounding area from August 15th to August 17th 2019.
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The Northstar passes a sea of dead units in Northtown Yard
Title:  The Northstar passes a sea of dead units in Northtown Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:57:42 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 503(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
MNRX 503 leads the first outbound of the day past Northtown Yard
Title:  MNRX 503 leads the first outbound of the day past Northtown Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:57:46 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 503(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
An eastboudn grain train swings down off the CP main
Title:  An eastboudn grain train swings down off the CP main
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:57:49 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 537(AC44CW) CSX 5432(ES44DC) CP 8611(AC44CW)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
A grain train behind CSX and CP power smokes it up as it descends the ramp fro the CP main
Title:  A grain train behind CSX and CP power smokes it up as it descends the ramp fro the CP main
Description:  A CP local can be seen waiting on the bridge.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:57:52 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 537(AC44CW)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
CSX 537 leads a CP grain train down from the Paynesville Ssub
Title:  CSX 537 leads a CP grain train down from the Paynesville Ssub
Description:  A CP local can be seen waiting on the bridge.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:57:58 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 537(AC44CW)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
An eastbound CP grain train passes the Northtown Yard Dead Line
Title:  An eastbound CP grain train passes the Northtown Yard Dead Line
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:58:02 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Shiny New CP Hopper
Title:  Shiny New CP Hopper
Description:  Seen in tow on an eastbound passing northtown yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:58:04 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Action at St Anthony's Parkway
Title:  Action at St Anthony's Parkway
Description:  While an eastbound CP grain train passes a yard switcher pulls another cut forward.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:58:07 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 1804(SD40-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
A Classic "Canada" Covered Hopper
Title:  A Classic "Canada" Covered Hopper
Description:  Seen in tow on an eastbound passing northtown yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:58:09 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
New and old CP Grain Hoppers
Title:  New and old CP Grain Hoppers
Description:  I will certainly miss the "Canada" covered hoppers when they are gone.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:58:12 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
A DM&E Hopper trails on an eastbound CP Grain Train
Title:  A DM&E Hopper trails on an eastbound CP Grain Train
Description:  Seen passing Norhtown Yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:12 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 0
A CP grain train heads for eastern markets
Title:  A CP grain train heads for eastern markets
Description:  Seen passing Northtown Yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:15 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Yard Switcher and Stored Power
Title:  Yard Switcher and Stored Power
Description:  A BNSF yard switcher passes some stored power in Northtown Yard. Note the SD9 among the other engines in the dead line.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 1804(SD40-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
Two BNSF GE's lead a train into Northtown Yard
Title:  Two BNSF GE's lead a train into Northtown Yard
Description:  This was a grab shot from the Fridley Station parking lot so sorry for the poor quality.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:19 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5484(C44-9W)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
A westbound UP manifest passes an eastbound BNSF manifest entering Northtown Yard
Title:  A westbound UP manifest passes an eastbound BNSF manifest entering Northtown Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:22 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8329(SD70ACe)
Views:  64   Comments: 1
UP 8329 leads a manifest through the Fridley Northstar station
Title:  UP 8329 leads a manifest through the Fridley Northstar station
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:25 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8329(SD70ACe)
Views:  90   Comments: 1
Advance Aproach for a westbound UP manifest
Title:  Advance Aproach for a westbound UP manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:27 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  39   Comments: 0
An outbound Northstar train arrives in Fridley
Title:  An outbound Northstar train arrives in Fridley
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:30 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 501(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
MNRX 501 pulls into Fridley with an outbound
Title:  MNRX 501 pulls into Fridley with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:33 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 501(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Clear signal for a Northstar outbound
Title:  Clear signal for a Northstar outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:36 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Cab Car #602 brings up the rear of an Northstar Outbound
Title:  Cab Car #602 brings up the rear of an Northstar Outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:39 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  198   Comments: 0
Next up at Fridley is a westbound BNSF intermodal
Title:  Next up at Fridley is a westbound BNSF intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:41 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
A trio of GE's lead an intermodal west
Title:  A trio of GE's lead an intermodal west
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:44 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7414(ES44DC)
Views:  35   Comments: 1
BNSF 7414 leads an intermodal past the Fridley Northstar station
Title:  BNSF 7414 leads an intermodal past the Fridley Northstar station
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:47 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7414(ES44DC)
Views:  51   Comments: 1
An intermodal heads for the west coast
Title:  An intermodal heads for the west coast
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:50 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6175(ES44AC) BNSF 603(AC44C4M)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
An inbound Northstar train splits the signals at Fridley
Title:  An inbound Northstar train splits the signals at Fridley
Description:  In the midst of the afternoon rush hour this is the only inbound train.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:53 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
An inbound Northstar train pulls into Fridley
Title:  An inbound Northstar train pulls into Fridley
Description:  In the midst of the afternoon rush hour this is the only inbound train.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:56 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  105   Comments: 0
MNRX 503 brings up the rear of a Northstar inbound
Title:  MNRX 503 brings up the rear of a Northstar inbound
Description:  In the midst of the afternoon rush hour this is the only inbound train.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:59 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 503(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
MNRX 503 smokes it up as it heads for Minneapolis
Title:  MNRX 503 smokes it up as it heads for Minneapolis
Description:  In the midst of the afternoon rush hour this is the only inbound train.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:01 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 503(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
MNRX 504 arrives at Fridley with an outbound
Title:  MNRX 504 arrives at Fridley with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:04 PM
Location:  Fridley, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 504(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  46   Comments: 1
A CP Geep pulls into Shoreham Yard and the crew gets off
Title:  A CP Geep pulls into Shoreham Yard and the crew gets off
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:06 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CP 3022(GP38-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
MNRX 503 leads an outbound through University Jct
Title:  MNRX 503 leads an outbound through University Jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MNRX 503(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  50   Comments: 1
A Northstar train heads for Big Lake past busy Northtown Yard
Title:  A Northstar train heads for Big Lake past busy Northtown Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:12 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Four Way Meet at Northtown Yard
Title:  Four Way Meet at Northtown Yard
Description:  A Northstar train (far left) is seen with 3 yard switchers at the east end of Northtown Yard.
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Remnants of the Milwaukee Road
Title:  Remnants of the Milwaukee Road
Description:  The lift bridge in Hastings still proudly displays the Milwaukee Road Herald on one of its tower. It looks to be in pretty good shape so I wonder if its a reproduction.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:17 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
The former Milwaukee Road Lift Bridge
Title:  The former Milwaukee Road Lift Bridge
Description:  Now part of CP's River Sub.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:18:20 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
A CP eastbound approaches the Hastings Lift Bridge
Title:  A CP eastbound approaches the Hastings Lift Bridge
Description:  I was not expecting many trains on this line so I was pleasantly surprised to see this train show up.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:01 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 2
A CP eastbound crosses the Hastings Lift Bridge
Title:  A CP eastbound crosses the Hastings Lift Bridge
Description:  I was not expecting many trains on this line so I was pleasantly surprised to see this train show up.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:05 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CP 9658(AC44CW) UP 5888(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
A CP eastbound splits the signals at the end of double track
Title:  A CP eastbound splits the signals at the end of double track
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:07 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9658(AC44CW)
Views:  52   Comments: 1
CP 9658 crosses over to the main
Title:  CP 9658 crosses over to the main
Description:  This is the east end of double track.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 2:17:10 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9658(AC44CW) UP 5888(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  121   Comments: 1
A CP eastbound approaches under a threatening sky
Title:  A CP eastbound approaches under a threatening sky
Description:  We had seen him twice in Hastings and caught back up in Welch.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:04:47 PM
Location:  Welch, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9658(AC44CW)
Views:  53   Comments: 1
CP eastbound at Milepost 380
Title:  CP eastbound at Milepost 380
Description:  We had seen him twice in Hastings and caught back up in Welch.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:04:52 PM
Location:  Welch, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9658(AC44CW)
Views:  51   Comments: 1
A CP manifest flies east under a threatening sky
Title:  A CP manifest flies east under a threatening sky
Description:  We had seen him twice in Hastings and caught back up in Welch. Luckily it never rained that day.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:04:56 PM
Location:  Welch, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9658(AC44CW)
Views:  68   Comments: 1
Mid-Train DPU's on a CP eastbound
Title:  Mid-Train DPU's on a CP eastbound
Description:  This train was over 9,000 feet long according to the defect detector so they were certainly needed.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:04:58 PM
Location:  Welch, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CEFX 1053(AC44CW) CP 8718(ES44AC)
Views:  110   Comments: 1
The former Milwaukee Road depot in Red Wing
Title:  The former Milwaukee Road depot in Red Wing
Description:  In great shape and still serving its purpose as a train station.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:05:01 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
Rail-side view of the Red Wing Station
Title:  Rail-side view of the Red Wing Station
Description:  Passengers can be seen waiting for a late (and getting later) eastbound Empire Builder.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:05:04 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Large grain elevators in Red Wing
Title:  Large grain elevators in Red Wing
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:05:07 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
A CP track gang works on the siding in Red Wing
Title:  A CP track gang works on the siding in Red Wing
Description:  Note the ADM plant switcher on the right.
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:05:09 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Looking east on the CP river sub at Red Wing
Title:  Looking east on the CP river sub at Red Wing
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:05:14 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
An eastbound grain train behind UP and BNSF power approaches
Title:  An eastbound grain train behind UP and BNSF power approaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/16/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 3:05:19 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5738(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  58   Comments: 1

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