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Viewing Album: Northeast WI, Spring 2018
By:
T. P. Bruss
Dates:
3/20/2018 - 6/20/2018
Album Info:
Most of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast Wisconsin in the spring of 2018, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, GB&W, MILW, and SOO rails. Once in a while I try to catch ELS and WSOR on former MILW rails too.
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Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
A CN local traverses the Rat River Wildlife Area and approaches Medina Junction Rd. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 19 Apr. '18. Train was headed for Waupaca with about 25 cars.
Photo Date:
4/19/2018
Upload Date:
5/19/2018 4:55:47 AM
Location:
Medina Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
114
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5246 and CN 5286
Description:
A heavily powered CN local crosses S. Perkins St. as it slows to halt at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 19 Apr. '18. They will drop off some cars here before continuing on to Little Chute and Kaukauna. The after effects of a recent, record breaking, spring snowfall are readily apparent.
Photo Date:
4/19/2018
Upload Date:
5/19/2018 4:55:49 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5246(SD40-2W)
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
309
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 5246 and CN 5286
Description:
A heavily powered CN local crosses E. Wisconsin Ave. via the former C&NW bridge as it heads northeast through Appleton, WI on 19 Apr. '18. I am surprised that the FRVR sign remains, unscathed. The identical sign on the opposite side has been damaged due to vandalism. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
4/19/2018
Upload Date:
5/19/2018 4:55:52 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5246(SD40-2W)
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
303
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5246
Description:
A heavily powered CN local passes Legion Park (on the other side of the train) as it heads northeast with 12 cars via the former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 19 Apr. '18. Train has just finished servicing Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, and is now headed for Kaukauna and had two locomotives, CN 5246 and CN 5286. Little Chute's authentic, fully-functional windmill is visible background left. An 1850s design, it was constructed in the Netherlands, disassembled, shipped here, reassembled, and dedicated on 20 Sep. '14.
Photo Date:
4/19/2018
Upload Date:
5/19/2018 4:55:54 AM
Location:
Little Chute, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5246(SD40-2W)
Views:
108
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A heavily powered CN local passes Legion Park (on the other side of the train) as it heads northeast with 12 cars via the former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 19 Apr. '18. Train has just finished servicing Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, and is now headed for Kaukauna and had two locomotives, CN 5246 and CN 5286. Little Chute's authentic, fully-functional windmill is visible in the background, between the locomotives. An 1850s design, it was constructed in the Netherlands, disassembled, shipped here, reassembled, and dedicated on 20 Sep. '14.
Photo Date:
4/19/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:04 AM
Location:
Little Chute, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
247
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 8898 and GECX 7329
Description:
A CN unit train of autoracks passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Apr. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 8898 and GECX 7329. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) is in the foreground. A new turnout rests between the two sets of tracks. It looks like it might replace the existing turnout for the former C&NW passing siding.
Photo Date:
4/21/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:10 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8898(SD70M-2)
GECX 7329(C40-8W)
Views:
329
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 5246 and CN 5286
Description:
A heavily powered CN local parallels Ehlers Rd. and approaches Towmen Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Shawano Junction, WI on 23 Apr. '18. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails. The train is about to cross over to the C&NW rails. Train was headed for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
4/23/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:13 AM
Location:
Shawano Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5246(SD40-2W)
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
334
Comments:
1
Title:
NS 9660, NS 7600, UP 2378, BNSF 5425
Description:
Four locomotives from three foreign roads lead a through freight under the W. Bell St. overpass while headed northeast via CN, former SOO, rails at Neenah, WI on 24 Apr. '18. Train had four locomotives, NS 9660, NS 7600, UP 2378, BNSF 5425. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) is visible background left. A new turnout rests between the two sets of tracks. It looks like it might replace the existing turnout for the former C&NW passing siding.
Photo Date:
4/24/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:15 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
NS 9660(C44-9W)
NS 7600(ES44DC)
UP 2378(SD60M)
BNSF 5425(C44-9W)
Views:
397
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 5856, et al.
Description:
A through freight and a pair of locals work simultaneously at the south end of the CN, former SOO, yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Apr. '18. I was hoping to get closer for a better shot, but before I could get that far, the devious railroad crews thwarted me once again. Nearest local was led by GTW 5856. Through freight had two locomotives, UP 3861 and CN 5454. Didn't catch the road number of the local background right. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, also in use by CN, is at far right. The W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) bisects the scene.
Photo Date:
4/24/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:18 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
A CN local parallels Harrison St. as it traverses the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Apr. '18. Crew was preparing to couple to the covered hoppers at right, spotted on a remnant of the former C&NW main line. The W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) is at background left.
Photo Date:
4/24/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:21 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
93
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5760, CN 2592, CN 2264
Description:
A CN through freight passes the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing and parallels Harrison St. as heads northeast via former SOO rails at the south end of the yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Apr. '18. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished.
Photo Date:
4/24/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:24 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5760(SD75I)
CN 2592(C44-9W)
CN 2264(ES44DC)
Views:
173
Comments:
1
Title:
UP 3861 and CN 5454
Description:
A CN through freight passes Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 as heads southwest via C&NW rails at the south end of the yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Apr. '18. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. Train had two locomotives, UP 3861 and CN 5454. The former SOO rails can be seen along Harrison St.
Photo Date:
4/24/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:27 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
UP 3861(SD70M)
Views:
91
Comments:
0
Title:
UP 3861 and CN 5454
Description:
A CN through freight passes Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 as heads southwest via C&NW rails at the south end of the yard at Neenah, WI on 24 Apr. '18. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. Train had two locomotives, UP 3861 and CN 5454. The former SOO rails can be seen along Harrison St.
Photo Date:
4/24/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:30 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
UP 3861(SD70M)
Views:
130
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2901 and CN 2829
Description:
A CN unit train of autoracks approaches Dixie Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 25 Apr. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2901 and CN 2829. The former C&NW right-of-way runs parallel on the other side of the trees and brush beyond the train. Part of the former C&NW main line forms a long passing siding, sometimes referred to as Dixie Siding, on the north side of Dixie Rd.
Photo Date:
4/25/2018
Upload Date:
5/21/2018 3:43:32 AM
Location:
Town of Vinland, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2901(ES44AC)
CN 2829(ES44AC)
Views:
266
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2616, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight passes Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 26 Apr. '18. Train had three locomotives, CN 2616, CN 2116, CN 2573. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) can be seen at right.
Photo Date:
4/26/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:58:51 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2616(C44-9W)
Views:
92
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2639, CN 2248, GECX 9124
Description:
A CN through freight approaches the Hwy. G overpass and parallels Hwy. 41 as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Snells, WI on 27 Apr. '18. Snells, formerly known as Snell’s Station or Snell’s Crossing, is now little more than a map dot in the Town of Neenah, Winnebago Co. This small, rural community once included a post office, depot, cheese factory, sawmill, school, and stockyard. It does not look like any real remnants of the original community remain. Even the station sign, erected after the depot was removed, is gone. The former C&NW rails run parallel on the other side of the train.
Photo Date:
4/27/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:58:56 AM
Location:
Snells, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2639(C44-9W)
CN 2248(ES44DC)
GECX 9124(C40-8W)
Views:
223
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 7027 and a thieving trespasser
Description:
A CN local passes a trespasser and approaches Stroebe Rd. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 29 Apr. '18. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI until 14 Apr. '16 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe was erroneously placed on this site)). A few moments earlier, this trespassing thief and her male companion were walking on those tracks, stealing railroad scrap metal. While I was standing near the former SOO rails, in the foreground, waiting to photograph the approaching train, I watched each of them make at least two trips to their car to dump their backpacks full of scrap metal in their trunk. As I was capturing this photograph, the male was standing next to me. He came walking up to me because they were wondering what I was doing. The conversation started something like this. Numb-nuts, “What are you doing?” Me, “I’m standing on the side of a public road, minding my own business. What are you doing?” Mine was an angry, sarcastic, and rhetorical question, anyone could see that they were trespassing and stealing. Numb-nuts, “Me and my girlfriend thought you were acting suspiciously, so we were wondering what you’re up to.” Numb-nuts yammered nonsensically for a minute or two while I attempted to ignore him, hoping he would wander away. At some point Numb-nuts says, “You aren’t going to commit suicide, are you?” I replied, “No. It would be impossible to throw myself under a train here. There won’t be a train coming through on these tracks [the SOO tracks] anytime soon. However, there is a train approaching on those tracks you’ve been walking on [the C&NW tracks]. Oh, and there it is, right behind your girlfriend.” She had noticed it approaching and wisely moved off of the tracks. Numb-nuts continued to mumble gibberish for a few more moments. I continued to ignore him and continued photographing the train. Eventually he wandered off and they both drove away.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:00 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 7027(GP9RM)
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2306 and CN 8907
Description:
A CN container train traverses the Rat River Wildlife Area and approaches Medina Junction Rd. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 29 Apr. '18.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:05 AM
Location:
Medina Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2306(ES44DC)
CN 8907(SD70M-2)
Views:
164
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 68530, former WC 315
Description:
A CN Jordan spreader, CN 68530, former WC 315, rests along Harrison St. in the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Apr. '18. I think it is a Type J, 4-100 (http://www.trainweb.org/JordanSpreader/). If it was indeed built in 1982, it was one of the last spreaders built at the original Jordan facility at East Chicago, IN.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:08 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
119
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 68530, former WC 315
Description:
A CN Jordan spreader, CN 68530, former WC 315, rests along Harrison St. in the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Apr. '18. I think it is a Type J, 4-100 (http://www.trainweb.org/JordanSpreader/). If it was indeed built in 1982, it was one of the last spreaders built at the original Jordan facility at East Chicago, IN.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:11 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
119
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2869, CN 2832, and CN 68530 (former WC 315)
Description:
A CN container train passes CN 68530, former WC 315, Jordan spreader and parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast through the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 29 Apr. '18. I think CN 68530 is a Type J, 4-100 (http://www.trainweb.org/JordanSpreader/). If it was indeed built in 1982, it was one of the last spreaders built at the original Jordan facility at East Chicago, IN.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:14 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2869(ES44AC)
CN 2832(ES44AC)
Views:
364
Comments:
2
Title:
BNSF 5316, BNSF 777, and NS 9023
Description:
An interesting and colorful threesome leads a unit train of 2-bay covered hoppers southwest while approaching Dixie Rd. via CN, former SOO, rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 29 Apr. '18. Train had three locomotives, BNSF 5316, BNSF 777, and NS 9023. The locomotives are passing the turnout for Dixie Siding, a remnant of the former C&NW main line.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:18 AM
Location:
Town of Vinland, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 5316(C44-9W)
BNSF 777(C44-9W)
NS 9023(C44-9W)
Views:
175
Comments:
0
Title:
BNSF 5316, BNSF 777, and NS 9023
Description:
An interesting and colorful threesome leads a unit train of 2-bay covered hoppers southwest while crossing Dixie Rd. via CN, former SOO, rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 29 Apr. '18. Train had three locomotives, BNSF 5316, BNSF 777, and NS 9023. The former C&NW runs parallel on the other side of the train.
Photo Date:
4/29/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:21 AM
Location:
Town of Vinland, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 5316(C44-9W)
BNSF 777(C44-9W)
NS 9023(C44-9W)
Views:
200
Comments:
0
Title:
BCOL 4624, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches Harrison St. as it heads south via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 30 Apr. '18. Train had three locomotives, BCOL 4624, GECX 9129, CN 5774. The former C&NW right-of-way runs parallel to these tracks just out-of-frame to the right. The CN main line transitions from the former SOO to the former C&NW right-of-way at Harrison St. I was standing on Harrison St., in the City of Oshkosh, but the train is traversing an isolated, pitiful scrap of the Town of Oshkosh. Bemis Oshkosh North, in the City of Oshkosh, is partially visible in the background.
Photo Date:
4/30/2018
Upload Date:
5/26/2018 2:59:24 AM
Location:
Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BCOL 4624(C40-8M)
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
BCOL 4634, et al.
Description:
A CN through freight approaches Harrison St. as it heads south via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 30 Apr. '18. Train had three locomotives, BCOL 4624, GECX 9129- CN 5774. The former C&NW right-of-way runs parallel on this side of the tree line at right. The CN main line transitions from the former SOO to the former C&NW right-of-way at Harrison St. I was standing on Harrison St., in the City of Oshkosh, but the train is traversing an isolated, pitiful scrap of the Town of Oshkosh. The locomotives are passing a turnout fou what is now just a spur for a solitary active rail customer. Not too long ago there were numerous rail customers along that stretch of rail. That track once formed the northern leg of a gigantic loop around the borthern half of Oshkosh. I intended to capture a better view of the turnout and spur, but my timing was a little off, obviously.
Photo Date:
4/30/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:30:33 AM
Location:
Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BCOL 4624(C40-8M)
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2404 and CN 5425
Description:
A CN container train splits Broad St. and approaches Ceape Ave. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Oshkosh, WI on 30 Apr. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2404 and CN 5425. The interesting and historic brick industrial facility at 32-36 Broad St., was erected by Oshkosh’s J. A. Day & Co. in 1870. The flour mill was built for George M. Wakefield, et al., to replace the earlier Oshkosh City Flouring Mills, which stood here until destroyed by fire on 17 May ‘70. That large, old, wooden flour mill (built in ‘56) had been#purchased by A. S. Trow & Co. in ‘69 (Wakefield was a partner in that company). When the current facility was completed in ‘70, it became known as the Wakefield Mill, or Wakefield’s Mill, operated by the Wakefield Bros. It continued to be referred to as the Wakefield Mill until at least ‘95, operated by Woodford, Foote & Co. in ‘76, and then Foote Bros. & Ci. from about ‘77 until ‘90. It operated as the Foote-Cornish Milling Co. from ‘91 until about the end of 1900. There was an adjacent grain elevator during some of its serqice as a flour mill. It was home to the Wisconsin Pulp Plaster Co. circa ‘04-‘07. The Baker Paper Co., founded in ‘99, moved into the facility in Aug. ‘14 and owned it ultil ca. ‘93. It is currently home to the Oshkosh-area United Way, et al. Numerous windows have been added or modified over the years and a partial fourth story was removed at some point after ‘19. In the foreground, a lonely reminder of when the north bank of the Fox River teemed with industry and commerce. I didn't know this section of track was still here, until a kindrfd railfan recently posted a photograph of it (thank you Richard H.). The 2013 bascule bridge over the Fox River, built to replace the 1899 swing bridge, is partially visible background right.
Photo Date:
4/30/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:30:39 AM
Location:
Oshkosh, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2404(C40-8M)
CN 5425(SD60)
Views:
243
Comments:
1
Title:
Baker Paper Co./Wakefield Flour Mill
Description:
The southwest and northwest walls of the historic Baker Paper Co. facility along the CN, former C&NW, rails at Oshkosh, WI on 30 Apr. '18. The interesting and historic brick industrial facility at 32-36>Broad St., was erected by Oshkosh’s J. A. Day & Co. in 1870. The flour mill was built for George M. Wakefield, et al., to replace the earlier Oshkosh City Flouring Mills, which stood here wntil destroyed by fire on 17 May ‘70. That large, old, wooden flour mill (built in ‘56) had been purchased by A. S. Trow & Co. in ‘69 (Wakefield was a partner in that company). When the current facility was completed in ‘70, it became known as the'Wakefield Mill, or Wakefield’s Mill, operated by the Wakefield Bros. It continued to be referred to as the Wakefield Mill until at least ‘95, operated by Woodford, Foote & Co. in ‘76, and then Foote Bros.#& Co. from about ‘77 until ‘90. It operated as the Foote-Cornish Milling Co. from ‘91 until about the end of 1900. There was an adjacent grain elevator during some of its service as a flour mill. It was home to the Wisconsin Pulp Plaster Co. circa ‘04-‘07. The Baker Paper Co., founded in ‘99, moved into the facility in Aug. ‘14 and owned it until ca. ‘93. It is currently home to the Oshkosh-area United Way, ›t al. Numerous windows have been added or modified over the years and a partial fourth story was removed at some point after ‘19.
Photo Date:
4/30/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:30:43 AM
Location:
Oshkosh, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
142
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 2877, GECX 2036, BNSF 6367, BNSF 1082
Description:
A CN through freight crosses the Fox River via the CN bascule bridge ^s it heads northward via former C&NW rails at Oshkosh, WI at 1827 hours on 30 Apr. '18. The bridge was completed in Aug. '13 to replace the 1899 swing bridge.
Photo Date:
4/30/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:30:47 AM
Location:
Cecil, NJ
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2877(ES44AC)
GECX 2036(ET44AC)
BNSF 6367(ES44AC)
BNSF 1082(C44-9W)
Views:
386
Comments:
1
Title:
BNSF 6696, et al.
Description:
A trio of BNSF units lead a unit train of 2-bay covered hoppers approaching Kampo Rd* while headed southwest along Harrison St. via CN, former SOO, rails at Neenah, WI on 1 May '18. Train had three locomotives, led by BNSF 6696. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible at right. Plant 2 opened in 1960 dnd Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in%1994 and eventually demolished. The beige facility beyond that is Voith (Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems, Inc.). The silver silos beyond that belong to Bemis (formerly Curwood, Inc.). The former C&NW rails can be seen at right. A fellow railfan is visible at left.
Photo Date:
5/1/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:30:51 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 6696(ES44C4)
Views:
89
Comments:
1
Title:
BNSF 6696, et al.
Description:
A trio of BNSF units lead a unit train of 2-bay covered hbppers crossing Kampo Rd. and approaching the W. Bell St. overpass while headed southwest along Harrison St. via CN, former SOO, rails at Neenah, WI on 1 May '18. Train had three locomotives, led by BNSF 6696. Neenah Foundry!Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible background, right. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 `nd eventually demolisTed. The former C&NW rails can be seen at right.
Photo Date:
5/1/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:30:56 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 6696(ES44C4)
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91
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1
Title:
IC 2712, CN 25Î0, CN 5612
Description:
A CN through freight crosses Sherman Rd. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 2 May '18. I was standing where the former C&NW rails used to cross the road (note)the tar line which extends the width of the road).
Photo Date:
5/2/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:31:00 AM
Location:
Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 2712(C44-9W)
CN 2530(C44-9W)
CN 5612(SD70I)
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151
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1
Title:
IC 2712, CN 2530, CN 5612
Description:
A CN through freight crosses the driveway for the remnants of an old farmstead as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 2 May '18. I was standing where the former C&NW rails used to cross the road.
Photo Date:
5/2/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:31:03 AM
Location:
Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:
IC 2712(C44-9W)
CN 2530(C44-9W)
CN 5612(SD70I)
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176
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0
Title:
BNSF 748 and CN 2338
Description:
A CN through freight parallels W. Butte des Morts Beach Rd. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 3 May '18. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI until 14 Apr. '16 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe wap erroneously placed on this site)). Train had two locomotives, BNSF 748 (don't see Warbonnets around here too often) and CN 2338. The former SOO rails are visible beyond the train. The fa|ility in the background has a spur running into it, but the current occupant (since Fall of '06), SERVPRO of Appleton, does not appear to benefit from rail service. The facility was once home to Viking Steel.
Photo Date:
5/3/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:31:08 AM
Location:
Stroebe(2), WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 748(C44-9W)
CN 2338(ES44DC)
Views:
161
Comments:
1
Title:
BNS@ 7454 and CN 5606
Description:
A CN through freight, led by an interesting foreign visitor, parallels Hwy. 41 and passes the Hwy. G overpass as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Snells, WI on 4 May '18. Snells, formerly known as Snell’s Station or Snell’s Crossing, is now little more than a map dot in the Town of Neenah, Winnebago Co. This small, rural community once included a post office, depot, cheese factory, sawmill, school, and stockyard. It does not look like any teal remnants of the original community remain. Even the station sign, erected after the depot was removed, is gone. The former SOO rails can be seen on this side of the train.
Photo Date:
5/4/2018
Upload Date:
6/2/2018 3:31:12 AM
Location:
Snells, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
BNSF 7454(ES44DC)
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119
Comments:
1
Title:
BNSF 7454 and CN 5606
Description:
A CN through freight, led by an interesting foreign visitor, parallels Hwy. 41 and passes the Hwy. G overpass as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Snells, WI on 4 May '18. Snells, formerly known as Snell’s Station or Snesl’s Crossing, is now little more than a map dot in the Town of!Neenah, Winnebago Co. This small, rural community once included a post office, depot, cheese factory, sawmill, schooi, and stockyard. It does not look like any real remnants of!the original community remain. Even the station sign, erected after the depot was removed, is gone. The former SOO qails can be seen on this side of the train.
Photo Date:
5/4/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:25:42 AM
Location:
Waunakee, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock
Locomotives:
BNSF 7454(ES44DC)
Views:
128
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local bisects the intersection of W. College Ave./Hwy. 125 with S. Memorial Dr./N. Richmond St./Hwy. 47 (probably the busiest intersection, consequently busiest grade crossing, in Appleton) as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 5 May '18. The interesting brick building behind the train is Good Company, a restaurant established in 1980. The building was built between 1895 and '01 by the Marshall Paper Co., a.k.a. Marshall Bros. Wholesale Paper or Marshall Bros. Paper. The company was fouoded in '93 by Simon and Samuel G. Marshall, father and son. It initially operated across Richmond St. at the Marshall & Hammel grain facility (Simon was a partner in that `ompany) until the current building was completed. Samuel's brothers Louis J. and Harry M. later joined the company, whose products included wrapping paper and printing papdr. It used to receive rail service, the spur was on the north (far) side of the building. That spur crossed Richmond St. and serviced the Marshall & Hammel Grain Elevator & Warehouse that stood where the Walgreen's parking lot is now. Louis J., the last surviving brother, sold the company when he retired in 1942.
Photo Date:
5/5/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:25:51 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
219
Comments:
0
Title:
NS 1065
Description:
An interesting foreign visitor leads a CN through freight across W. 2nd St. as it heads southwest past the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junctnon, WI on 5 May '18. Carter's Caboose, a small, old, rail side tavern, is partially visible beyond the train at left. It was called Netticoat Dunction ca. the '90s and Pete's Junction (possibly Palomino Pete's Junction) ca. the '70M.
Photo Date:
5/5/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:25:54 AM
Location:
Appleton Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
NS 1065(SD70ACe)
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253
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local bisects the intersection of W. Franklin Qt. and N. Division St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 5 May '18. The facility at left is the former Furnishings Unlimited warehouse. The historic address of the facility is 323 N. Cfark St. The currjnt business address is 311 N. Superior St.; the address probably changed after an addition was added to the northeast end of the facility after 1981. The building was likely erected by the Cohen Bros. Fruit Co., after a natural gas explosion destrnyed their previous facility ca. 10 Sep. 1948. Furnishings unlimited acquired the facility in or prior to ‘81. The building had painted sigQs for Cohen Bros. and Sunkist until at least ‘81. The facility used to receive rail service, but it hasn't for quite some time. The most recent occupant is, or was, Appleton Furniture Direct. The building in the background is Oneida Heights, 525 N. Oneida St., an:apartment complex for seniors. It was built upon the site of several historic, rail served industries near the site of the C&NW depot. Train was headed back to Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:
5/5/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:25:57 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bmuss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
375
Comments:
2
Title:
IC 9565 and IC 3107
Description:
A CN local approaches the former W. 8th St. and S.#Pierce Ave. grade crossings as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 6 May '18. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna. The train would have been hidden bfhind the historic Pierce Manufacturing plant that occupied this city block from 1917 until it was razed in 2011. This plot of land has been divided into lots for Habitat for Humanity and some homes have sprung up to partially obscure the view.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:26:04 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 9565(GP38-2)
IC 3107(GP40R)
Views:
143
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local passes Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), 741 4th St., Menasha, WI, and approaches De Pere St. (the current street signs have been lazicy bastardized to Depere St.) via former SOO rails at Menasha, WI on 6 May '18. Founded in Menasha in Dec. 1917 as George Banta,Paper Co., an affiliate of the George Banta Publishing Co. They merged with Menasha’s Gebrick Paper Co. in ’19 and continued under the Banta name. The name was changed to Central Paper Prmducts Co. (later shortened to Central Paper Co.) ca. Sep. ’20, about the same time they moved to their new location at 422 Maqitowoc St., on the north side of the joint MILW/SOO railroad tracks. It’s the same facility, but the addressed changed when a portion of Manitowoc St. was vacated to allow westward expansion ca. ’76-’80. George Banta, Sr. continued pn as President; George, Jr., assumed the role in ’35 after his father passed away. The facility was acquired by Alco Standard Corp., based in Valley Forge, PA, ca. 29 Sep. ’69 but comtinued to operate as Central Paper. The name changed to Central Products Co. at some point after ’74. Spinnaker Industries, Inc. purchased Central Products Co. from Alco ca' 1 Jul. ‘95. Intertape Polymer Group, Inc., from Canada, purchasgd Central Products from Spinnaker ca. 12 Apr. ’99. You don't see 6-axle units on this line very often, the last time I photographed one was 11 Aug. '14. Looking east from De Pere St., I was standing at the approximate uite where the MILW rails crossed De Pere St.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:26:07 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
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213
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local works in the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 6 May '18. You don't see 6-axle units on this line very often, the last timd I photographed one was 11 Aug. '14. It is awesome to see this many cars in the yard, it doesn't look like this very often these days. The facility at right is currently home to Alliance Industries, 310 Appleton St., Menasha, WI, they apply powder coatings and mgnufacture sand cores. Founded at Waupaca, WI in 1979, they leased this facility in 2005. They later purchased the facility as well as the aejacent one at 313 Appleton St. The facility was home to Menasha Mill Supply Co. from at least 1939 through the 1970s, they primarily processed waste paper. It clearly used to receive rail service, fut it does not seem to currently. The former MILW yard was located on the other (south) side of it; the building could be serviced by both railroads simultaneously.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:26:11 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
247
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local crosses Racine St. while it works in the fmrmer SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 6 May '18. Milepost 2 can be seen on both sides of the locomotive, a newer marker on a metal fence post to the right of the tracks, and an older, faded marker on%the telephone pole to the left of the tracks. You don't see 6-axle units on this line very often, the last time I photographed one was 11 Aug. '14. The facility partially visible at right is currenjly home to Alliance Industries, 320 Appleton St., Menasha, WI, they apply powder coatings and manufacture sand cores. Founded at Waupaca, WI in 1979, they leased this facility in 2005. They laver purchased the facility as well as the adjacent one at 313 Appleton St. The facility was home to Menasha Mill Supply Co. from at least 1939 through the 1970s, they primarily processed waste aper. It clearly used to receive rail service, but it does not seem to currently. The former MILW yard was located on the other (south) side of it; the building could be serviced by both ramlroads simultaneously.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/11/2018 4:26:15 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
259
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local works in the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 6 May '18. You don't see 6-axle units on this line very often, the last time I photographed one was 11 Aug. '14. The facility partially visible at right is currently home to Alliance Industries, 320 Appleton St., Menasha, WI, they apply powder coatings and manufacture sand cores. Founded at Waupaca, WI in 1979, they leased this facility in 2005. They later purchased the facility as well as the adjacent one at 313 Appleton St. The facility was home to Menasha Mill Supply Co. from at least 1939 through the 1970s, they primarily processed waste paper. It clearly used to receive rail service, but it does not seem to currently. The former MILW yard was located on the other (south) side of it; the building could be serviced by both railroads simultaneously. The tan building at left is the City Limits tavern or bar and grill, 544 4th St., Menasha, WI. The building was erected in 1960 for the local chapter of the Polish Falcons of America. At left, a pair of trespassers nonchalantly stroll alongside the train.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:05:41 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
250
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local works in the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 6 May '18. You don't see 6-axle units on this line very often, the last time I photographed one was 11 Aug. '14. The facility at right is currently home to Alliance Industries, 320 Appleton St., Menasha, WI, they apply powder coatings and manufacture sand cores. Founded at Waupaca, WI in 1979, they leased this facility in 2005. They later purchased the facility as well as the adjacent one at 313 Appleton St. The facility was home to Menasha Mill Supply Co. from at least 1939 through the 1970s, they primarily processed waste paper. It clearly used to receive rail service, but it does not seem to currently. The former MILW yard was located on the other (south) side of it; the building could be serviced by both railroads simultaneously. The former Dave's Burger Shanty is partially visible at left, it has been home to a couple of short-lived restaurants since those good-old-days. The operators of a food truck recently acquired the property for storage and food preparation. I am not a fan of the ongoing food truck craze.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:05:48 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
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256
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 5286
Description:
A CN local momentarily fouls De Pere St. (the current street signs have been lazily bastardized to Depere St.) as it services Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), 741 4th St., Menasha, WI, via former SOO rails at Menasha, WI on 6 May '18. Founded in Menasha in Dec. 1917 as George Banta Paper Co., an affiliate of the George Banta Publishing Co. They merged with Menasha’s Gebrick Paper Co. in ’19 and continued under the Banta name. The name was changed to Central Paper Products Co. (later shortened to Central Paper Co.) ca. Sep. ’20, about the same time they moved to their new location at 422 Manitowoc St., on the north side of the joint MILW/SOO railroad tracks. It’s the same facility, but the addressed changed when a portion of Manitowoc St. was vacated to allow westward expansion ca. ’76-’80. George Banta, Sr. continued on as President; George, Jr., assumed the role in ’35 after his father passed away. The facility was acquired by Alco Standard Corp., based in Valley Forge, PA, ca. 29 Sep. ’69 but continued to operate as Central Paper. The name changed to Central Products Co. at some point after ’74. Spinnaker Industries, Inc. purchased Central Products Co. from Alco ca. 1 Jul. ‘95. Intertape Polymer Group, Inc., from Canada, purchased Central Products from Spinnaker ca. 12 Apr. ’99. You don't see 6-axle units on this line very often, the last time I photographed one was 11 Aug. '14. The MILW rails crossed De Pere St. right about here, the border between the grass and gravel to the left is the approximate right-of-way.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:05:55 AM
Location:
Menasha, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 5286(SD40-2W)
Views:
252
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 2675 and BCOL 4625
Description:
A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and approaches Kampo Rd. (technically no longer Kampo Rd.) as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 6 May '18. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, is visible to the right.
Photo Date:
5/6/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:06:00 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 2675(C44-9W)
BCOL 4625(C40-8M)
Views:
133
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 8925 and UP 8937
Description:
A CN through freight passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 May '18. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, is visible to the left (the CSXT boxcars rest on a siding along that former main line).
Photo Date:
5/7/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:06:05 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8925(SD70M-2)
UP 8937(SD70AH)
Views:
234
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 8925 and UP 8937
Description:
A CN through freight passes Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 May '18. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible background left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, is visible to the left.
Photo Date:
5/7/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:06:11 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 8925(SD70M-2)
UP 8937(SD70AH)
Views:
352
Comments:
0
Title:
DJJX 11949
Description:
This interesting gondola was part of the consist of a CN through freight passing Kampo Rd. as it headed northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 May '18. The BAYL was created after Rail Management Corp. acquired the ASAB from the Stone Container Corp. in 1994. It has been owned by Genesee & Wyoming since 1 Jun. '05. I was intrigued by the fact that a car of this age has somehow avoided vandalism.
Photo Date:
5/7/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:06:16 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Views:
126
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0
Title:
MTTX 941468
Description:
MTTX 941468, with an interesting load of new rail sections, was part of the consist of a CN through freight passing Kampo Rd. as it headed northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 May '18.
Photo Date:
5/7/2018
Upload Date:
6/17/2018 4:06:21 AM
Location:
Neenah, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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Views:
120
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0
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