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By:The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:3/27/2007 - 3/27/2007
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070627006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070627006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Metal "rebar" hoops appear on top of existing east pier
Photo Date:  6/28/2007  Upload Date: 6/28/2007 12:30:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
070628005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070628005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Frame with curved form to be used on concrete pier top extension
Photo Date:  6/28/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2007 8:40:38 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  150   Comments: 0
070702003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070702003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Can't see much more than grey splatter yet, but concrete has been poured into the abutment forms. Soon the new abutments should be unveiled.
Photo Date:  7/2/2007  Upload Date: 7/2/2007 8:51:19 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
070702005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070702005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  New welded-steel bridge shoes have been placed on top of the existing piers. Appears to end the debate about whether the old piers are being demolished.
Photo Date:  7/2/2007  Upload Date: 7/2/2007 8:52:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
070703002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070703002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  View of pier from St. Anthony Pkwy shows web of rebar rods encircling the new steel bridge shoes
Photo Date:  7/3/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2007 8:41:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
070703007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070703007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  View from north side shows web of rebar rods encircling the new steel bridge shoes
Photo Date:  7/3/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2007 8:43:06 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  103   Comments: 0
070703009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070703009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Concrete pour is in progress on new west abutment.
Photo Date:  7/3/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2007 8:44:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
070703012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070703012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  New steel girder segments are starting to be delivered for the new (permanent) north spans. In the distance, forms have been removed and are lifted away from the newly poured east abutment.
Photo Date:  7/3/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2007 8:45:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
070705001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070705001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered pile of small steel beams for new span "kit"
Photo Date:  7/5/2007  Upload Date: 7/5/2007 8:53:00 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
070705002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070705002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly delivered steel tensile (diagonal) members for new span "kit"
Photo Date:  7/5/2007  Upload Date: 7/5/2007 8:54:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
070705003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070705003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Concrete forms are being stripped from south side of east abutment
Photo Date:  7/5/2007  Upload Date: 7/5/2007 8:56:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
070709022 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709022 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  One of 2 new outer girders being delivered. Note idler flatcar for long-load on left and CP gondola on right as safety buffer
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:32:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge
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Views:  106   Comments: 0
070709043 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709043 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Cranes hook up to lift newly-delivered span girder girder off the train parked on the shoofly bridge
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:33:37 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
070709053 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709053 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  2 cranes prepare to lift the first new span girder being delivered by rail
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:34:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  231   Comments: 0
070709054 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709054 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:37:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  62   Comments: 0
070709058 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709058 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:37:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
070709062 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709062 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Torches cut retaining struts on flatcar as newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:37:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
070709071 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709071 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:38:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
070709075 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709075 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:38:29 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  62   Comments: 0
070709078 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709078 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:39:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  81   Comments: 0
070709080 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709080 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:40:25 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
070709084 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709084 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Newly-delivered span girder is lifted directly off train parked on shoofly bridge to be set into place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:40:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
070709086 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709086 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  After newly-delivered span girders were lifted and set into place, the flatcars and idler gondola were set out on the CP Gove spur.
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:41:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  126   Comments: 0
070709093 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070709093 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  View seen from University Avenue of first newly-delivered span girders in place
Photo Date:  7/9/2007  Upload Date: 7/10/2007 2:42:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  123   Comments: 0
070710003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070710003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  The day after 2 new span girders set in place, cross beams are attached and diagonal bracing is lifted into postion.
Photo Date:  7/10/2007  Upload Date: 7/11/2007 12:26:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
070710005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070710005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  2 new span girders have been set and internal cross beams and diagonal bracing are lifted into position.
Photo Date:  7/10/2007  Upload Date: 7/11/2007 12:26:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
070710006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070710006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Closeup of newly set span girders sitting on grey pads (expansion plates?). Note bolted metal plates on sides of the multi-layered pads are being removed after girders are set
Photo Date:  7/10/2007  Upload Date: 7/11/2007 12:26:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
070711015 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070711015 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  2nd set of new span girders is delivered and lifted into place. Big Red crane is blocking the BNSF main line during this period.
Photo Date:  7/11/2007  Upload Date: 7/12/2007 12:03:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  132   Comments: 0
070711019 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070711019 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  2nd set of new span girders is delivered and lifted into place. And concrete forms are started for east pier extension.
Photo Date:  7/11/2007  Upload Date: 7/12/2007 12:03:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
070711022 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070711022 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  2nd set of new span girders is delivered and lifted into place. First girder is already set and crews are unhooking in preparation to lift second girder still sitting on the flatcar behind
Photo Date:  7/11/2007  Upload Date: 7/12/2007 12:03:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
070712001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070712001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  View from University Ave shows 2 pairs of new span girders now in place. In the distance a single additional girder on flatcar sits on the West Main.
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2007 12:08:46 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  178   Comments: 0
070712008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070712008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Wide view shows 2 pairs of new span girders now set into place.
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2007 12:09:19 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  60   Comments: 0
070712010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070712010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail view of newly-placed girders and cross beams on west pier
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2007 12:09:47 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
070712011 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070712011 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail view of newly-placed span girders on west abutment. Old abutment (soon-to-be-demolished) is in foreground and some excavation continues in back
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/13/2007 12:10:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
070716003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070716003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Triangular gussets are delivered for reinforcing the inside joints between span girders and cross beams
Photo Date:  7/16/2007  Upload Date: 7/17/2007 12:21:25 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
070716004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070716004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  First concrete pier extension has been poured and forms are being stripped off
Photo Date:  7/16/2007  Upload Date: 7/17/2007 12:22:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
070716007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070716007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Another wear plate is lifted into position on top of pier. Rebar mesh is in place for concrete pier extension
Photo Date:  7/16/2007  Upload Date: 7/17/2007 12:23:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
070716012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070716012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Later in the day the concrete forms are gone to reveal new pier extension
Photo Date:  7/16/2007  Upload Date: 7/17/2007 12:23:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
070716013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070716013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Later in the day the new forms are in place on west pier for pouring concrete pier extension
Photo Date:  7/16/2007  Upload Date: 7/17/2007 12:24:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
070717001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070717001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Third pair of span girders is lifted into place on north side
Photo Date:  7/17/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 12:27:32 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
070717004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070717004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Third pair of span girders is lifted into place on north side
Photo Date:  7/17/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 12:27:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  135   Comments: 0
070717005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070717005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Third pair of span girders is lifted into place on north side. Concrete forms are in place for west pier extension.
Photo Date:  7/17/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 12:28:12 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
070717007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070717007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Third pair of span girders is lifted into place on north side
Photo Date:  7/17/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 12:28:32 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
070718006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070718006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Last pair of north-side span girders being lifted into position.
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 5:23:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  426   Comments: 0
070718008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070718008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Last pair of north-side span girders being lifted into position.
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 5:23:37 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
070718010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070718010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Last pair of north-side span girders being lifted into position.
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 5:23:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
070718013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070718013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  View of center pier shows contrast between new concrete pier extrension in back and old configuration in foreground
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 5:24:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  108   Comments: 0
070718017 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070718017 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Last pair of north-side span girders were lifted into position. View of east pier shows contrast between new concrete pier extrension in back and old configuration in foreground
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 5:24:47 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  SOO 4415(GP38-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
070731003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070731003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  North side of fill is being "bulked up" with more dirt in preparation for relaying of West Main track at slightly higher elevation
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 7/31/2007 7:41:29 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
070731004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070731004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Bobcat is undercutting roadbed adjacent to (not-in-service) West Main. Stockpiles of new bridge ties sitting on track had to be rotated 90 degrees to make room for Bobcat.
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 7/31/2007 7:41:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  98   Comments: 0


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