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Viewing Album:  2009 Twin Cities Trackwork Projects
 
By:The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
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090628008 Old Minnesota Western bridge over BNSF ex-GN is relocated to old Hwy 12 to replace now-removed low-clearance trestle on what is now Luce Line Trail
Title:  090628008 Old Minnesota Western bridge over BNSF ex-GN is relocated to old Hwy 12 to replace now-removed low-clearance trestle on what is now Luce Line Trail
Description:  Detail view
Photo Date:  6/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/28/2009 2:38:20 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  106   Comments: 0
090628009 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090628009 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  New piers with exposed steel have "unfinished" look.
Photo Date:  6/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/28/2009 7:16:08 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  94   Comments: 0
090707014 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090707014 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  Excavation just completed behind existing abutments and new temporary spans installed
Photo Date:  7/7/2009  Upload Date: 7/7/2009 8:43:02 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
090707015 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090707015 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  Excavation just completed behind existing abutments and new temporary spans installed. Backhoe has just built up an earthen platform for large heavy-lift crane
Photo Date:  7/7/2009  Upload Date: 7/7/2009 8:43:32 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
090707018 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090707018 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  Excavation just completed behind existing abutments and new temporary spans installed.
Photo Date:  7/7/2009  Upload Date: 7/7/2009 8:43:49 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
090707019 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090707019 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  Backhoe has just built up an earthen platform for large heavy-lift crane and is inching itself back down to ground level
Photo Date:  7/7/2009  Upload Date: 7/7/2009 8:44:13 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  81   Comments: 0
090709001 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Title:  090709001 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Description:  New LH crossover much longer with dual throwbar linkage
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:38:28 AM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
090709002 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Title:  090709002 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Description:  New LH crossover much longer with dual throwbar linkage
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:39:03 AM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
090709003 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Title:  090709003 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Description:  New LH crossover much longer with dual throwbar linkage
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:39:34 AM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
090709004 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Title:  090709004 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Description:  This "Shunt" post and wires to new LH crossover switch were all removed by BNSF crew mere minutes after this photo was shot. What's the story???
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:39:58 AM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 0
090709005 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Title:  090709005 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Description:  New LH crossover much longer with dual throwbar linkage
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:40:18 AM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  95   Comments: 0
090709006 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Title:  090709006 Newly-installed crossover at BNSF CTC Coon Creek
Description:  New LH crossover much longer with dual throwbar linkage
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:40:46 AM
Location:  Coon Rapids, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
090709109 Between BNSF Van Buren and Harrison Street, rows of new concrete ties are placed next to track already having concrete. 2nd mainline coming?
Title:  090709109 Between BNSF Van Buren and Harrison Street, rows of new concrete ties are placed next to track already having concrete. 2nd mainline coming?
Description:  MILW 261's ex-GN Mpls Jct. shop at left.
Photo Date:  7/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 11:41:12 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
090722001 CP's ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090722001 CP's ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  New concrete piers are complete and steel span is fabricated. New panel track sections lay nearby. Ready to swap within mere days.
Photo Date:  7/22/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 2:01:23 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
090722003 CP's ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090722003 CP's ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  New concrete piers are complete and steel span is fabricated. Ready to swap within mere days.
Photo Date:  7/22/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 2:01:42 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  148   Comments: 0
090722007 CP's ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090722007 CP's ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  Detail view of new steel span below the perforated metal walkway
Photo Date:  7/22/2009  Upload Date: 7/24/2009 2:02:00 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
090726015 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090726015 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Exposed steel piles on lower piers are being rebarred and forms are fabricated for final concrete pour.
Photo Date:  7/26/2009  Upload Date: 7/26/2009 7:51:11 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
090726016 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090726016 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Exposed steel piles on lower piers are being rebarred and forms are fabricated for final concrete pour.
Photo Date:  7/26/2009  Upload Date: 7/26/2009 7:51:33 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
090726017 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090726017 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Exposed steel piles on lower piers are being rebarred and forms are fabricated for final concrete pour.
Photo Date:  7/26/2009  Upload Date: 7/26/2009 7:51:56 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
090728008 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090728008 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  Old span & trestle approaches are gone. New span is lifted into place.
Photo Date:  7/28/2009  Upload Date: 7/28/2009 6:49:30 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  167   Comments: 0
090728008 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090728008 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  Old span & trestle approaches are gone. New span is lifted into place.
Photo Date:  7/28/2009  Upload Date: 7/28/2009 6:50:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  163   Comments: 0
090728008 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090728008 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  Old span & trestle approaches are gone. New span is lifted into place.
Photo Date:  7/28/2009  Upload Date: 7/28/2009 6:50:40 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
090728022 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090728022 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  Old span & trestle approaches are gone. New span is lifted into place.
Photo Date:  7/28/2009  Upload Date: 7/28/2009 6:51:11 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
090728029 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Title:  090728029 CPs ex-MN&S West 44th Street Bridge Replacement Project
Description:  Old span & trestle approaches are gone. New span is lifted into place.
Photo Date:  7/28/2009  Upload Date: 7/28/2009 6:51:39 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  174   Comments: 0
090731001 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090731001 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Station platform appears complete and new train equipment has been seen making test runs into station.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 11:41:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
090731003 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090731003 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Station platform appears complete and new train equipment has been seen making test runs into station.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 11:41:49 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
090731004 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090731004 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Detail view of platform sign seen from overhead 5th St. bridge
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 11:42:09 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
090731005 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090731005 Northstar "Target Field Station" depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Stadium nears completion. Depot tail track on right stub-ends at bumper below Royalston Ave bridge photogapher is standing on.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 11:42:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
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Views:  106   Comments: 0
090731021 New signal bridge project for BNSF CTC University Jct.
Title:  090731021 New signal bridge project for BNSF CTC University Jct.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 11:46:20 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
090731025 New signal bridge project for BNSF CTC University Jct.
Title:  090731025 New signal bridge project for BNSF CTC University Jct.
Description:  New masts are up behind existing ones. New signal bridge is laying on the ground nearby.
Photo Date:  7/31/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 11:46:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Signal
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
090802002 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090802002 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Concrete has been poured for "Cosmetic" lower pier. Only the upper concrete is structural.
Photo Date:  8/2/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 9:28:04 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
090802005 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090802005 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Forms for concrete "Cosmetic" lower pier. Only the upper concrete is structural.
Photo Date:  8/2/2009  Upload Date: 8/2/2009 9:28:39 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
090811051 BNSF mainline switch replacement at CTC St. Anthony Jct.
Title:  090811051 BNSF mainline switch replacement at CTC St. Anthony Jct.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 8:25:00 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
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Views:  168   Comments: 0
090811052 BNSF mainline switch replacement at CTC St. Anthony Jct.
Title:  090811052 BNSF mainline switch replacement at CTC St. Anthony Jct.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 8:25:25 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  203   Comments: 0
090811057 NRHS Duluth passenger special passes rail grinder at work at BNSF CTC University
Title:  090811057 NRHS Duluth passenger special passes rail grinder at work at BNSF CTC University
Description:  Note newly-erected signal bridge & still-unused new switch
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 8:25:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 166(P42DC)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
090811058 NRHS Duluth passenger special passes rail grinder at work at BNSF CTC University
Title:  090811058 NRHS Duluth passenger special passes rail grinder at work at BNSF CTC University
Description:  Note newly-erected signal bridge & still-unused new switch
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 8:26:15 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 166(P42DC)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
090831010 Rail section being replaced at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  090831010 Rail section being replaced at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  This troublesome sharp curve near diesel shop has been the site of several recent loco derailments.
Photo Date:  8/31/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2009 11:49:39 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
090831066 BNSF Wayzata Sub. bridge over Mississippi River east channel
Title:  090831066 BNSF Wayzata Sub. bridge over Mississippi River east channel
Description:  Seen from new Main Sp. bridge looki ng toward Nicollet Island. New span on left still waits for walkway panels almost a year after the bridge was replaced
Photo Date:  8/31/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2009 11:50:42 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
090906045 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090906045 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New concrete abutments are in place beneath temporary girder spans
Photo Date:  9/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 6:17:16 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
090906049 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090906049 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New concrete abutments are in place beneath temporary girder spans
Photo Date:  9/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/8/2009 6:17:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 0
090913003 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090913003 BNSF Hwy 12 bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:  Bridge now appears complete. What about rhe road?
Photo Date:  9/13/2009  Upload Date: 9/17/2009 2:11:47 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 1
090919016 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919016 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New span is being assembled on site to be slid laterally into postion with hydraulic pistons
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:44:15 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
090919019 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919019 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New span is being assembled on site to be slid laterally into postion with hydraulic pistons
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:44:37 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
090919020 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919020 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New span is being assembled on site to be slid laterally into postion with hydraulic pistons
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:45:02 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  55   Comments: 0
090919030 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919030 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  Parts for new span being assembled on site
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:45:23 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
090919032 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919032 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  Last look at old bridge while new span is being assembled on site to be slid laterally into postion with hydraulic pistons
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:45:38 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  130   Comments: 0
090919034 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919034 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New span is being assembled on site to be slid laterally into postion with hydraulic pistons
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:45:51 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 0
090919035 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Title:  090919035 BNSF ex-NP Raymond Ave Bridge Replacement Project On St. Paul Sub.
Description:  New span is being assembled on site to be slid laterally into postion with hydraulic pistons
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:46:10 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
090919056 New Northstar commuter "Target Field Station" next to BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090919056 New Northstar commuter "Target Field Station" next to BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  New searchlight signals being installed for depot trackage
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:46:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  159   Comments: 0
090919057 New Northstar commuter "Target Field Station" next to BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  090919057 New Northstar commuter "Target Field Station" next to BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  New searchlight signals being installed for depot trackage
Photo Date:  9/19/2009  Upload Date: 9/21/2009 12:46:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
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Views:  142   Comments: 0

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