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070731005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Detail view of modified (extended) concrete pier with new girders in place |
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7/31/2007 Upload Date: 7/31/2007 7:42:24 PM |
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Minneapolis, MN |
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John Hill |
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070731007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Metal kegs line the top of new east abutment, presumably filled with track hardware. Won't be long now. |
Photo Date: |
7/31/2007 Upload Date: 7/31/2007 7:42:54 PM |
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Minneapolis, MN |
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John Hill |
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79 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070802004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Bridge ties are in process of being set in place on new north spans |
Photo Date: |
8/2/2007 Upload Date: 8/3/2007 11:24:28 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070807010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Mobile telescoping crane is used to lift new ties and drive them directly onto the bridge for placement. |
Photo Date: |
8/7/2007 Upload Date: 8/10/2007 2:20:07 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070807012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Temporary ramp is placed on new east abutment. A mobile telescoping crane is used to lift new ties and drive them directly onto the bridge for placement. |
Photo Date: |
8/7/2007 Upload Date: 8/10/2007 2:20:48 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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118 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070812015 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Cantilever catwalk is being installed on new north span. |
Photo Date: |
8/12/2007 Upload Date: 8/13/2007 5:04:05 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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74 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070815007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Rails are being laid on the new north span. Also the 2nd panel switch delivered months ago is now being dragged into position to prepare for cutting over from the Shoofly span to the new span. |
Photo Date: |
8/15/2007 Upload Date: 8/16/2007 3:50:47 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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178 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
070815012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Cantliver walkways are in place on the new north span, giving us the first hint of the finished bridge's appearance |
Photo Date: |
8/15/2007 Upload Date: 8/16/2007 3:51:10 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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99 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070815013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
New rail being laid provides height comparison with the old rail. Rail surface looks 1 or 2 feet higher on new bridge. |
Photo Date: |
8/15/2007 Upload Date: 8/16/2007 3:51:40 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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72 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070816003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Using both magnet and claw, CP Hi-rails trucks unload track hardware for new bridge |
Photo Date: |
8/16/2007 Upload Date: 8/17/2007 1:17:02 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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77 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070816005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Using both magnet and claw, CP Hi-rails trucks unload track hardware for new bridge |
Photo Date: |
8/16/2007 Upload Date: 8/17/2007 1:17:38 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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78 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070820004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
At east abutment, new rails dangle in midair waiting for ties, tie plates, spikes, ballast and tamping. |
Photo Date: |
8/20/2007 Upload Date: 8/22/2007 11:48:46 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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75 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070820006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
At east abutment, new rails dangle in midair waiting for ties, tie plates, spikes, ballast and tamping. |
Photo Date: |
8/20/2007 Upload Date: 8/22/2007 11:49:11 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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51 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070820008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Near east abutment, new switch is connected and waiting for ballast and tamping. |
Photo Date: |
8/20/2007 Upload Date: 8/22/2007 11:49:39 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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74 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070822005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
One of the first trains using newly-opened north span was seen at 7:45 pm. |
Photo Date: |
8/22/2007 Upload Date: 8/23/2007 11:18:02 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
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128 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070823003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
The newly-opened north span is seen in dense fog |
Photo Date: |
8/23/2007 Upload Date: 8/23/2007 11:18:33 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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176 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
070828004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Track is removed and workers are cutting away the internal steel bracing from the east span of the old SOO bridge |
Photo Date: |
8/28/2007 Upload Date: 8/30/2007 11:26:13 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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113 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070828005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Temporary east span has been removed from the Shoofly and set aside for disposition. |
Photo Date: |
8/28/2007 Upload Date: 8/30/2007 11:26:32 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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80 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070828012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
View of gap in east end of Shoofly bridge showing east abutment of new north span. |
Photo Date: |
8/28/2007 Upload Date: 8/30/2007 11:27:19 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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96 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070829006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
"Big Red" crane is in position ready to begin lifting girders from the last remnant of old SOO bridge |
Photo Date: |
8/29/2007 Upload Date: 8/30/2007 11:27:45 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070830004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Temporary west span has been lifted off and set on the ground |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:39:54 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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78 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070830005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Just-removed temporary west span allows size comparison of new span girders vs. old. Note frail appearance of old abutment with backfill cut away. |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:40:17 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070830010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Internal bracing has been cut away from old east span, almost ready for outer girders to be lifted out. |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:40:34 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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74 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070830012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Internal bracing removed from old bridge is piled on the ground and cut up. |
Photo Date: |
8/30/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:40:49 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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75 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070831002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
One outer girder from old east span has been lifted out. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:41:20 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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72 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070831003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Sparks fly as workers cut internal bracing on center spans. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:41:38 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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64 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070831010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
View of east span of old bridge with one outer girder removed. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:42:00 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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67 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070831012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Loader repositions cut pieces of outer girder removed from old bridge. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:42:21 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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75 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070831013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
"Big Red" crane uses a tensile-impact device to pull temporary Shoofly columns out of the ground. |
Photo Date: |
8/31/2007 Upload Date: 9/1/2007 10:42:38 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906021 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
2 easternmost south spans of old SOO bridge have been removed |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:06:53 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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105 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906021 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
With south spans of old SOO bridge being removed, the new north spans come into view. Old SOO girder in foreground in-process of being cut up. Temporary Shoofly piers are also being removed. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:07:12 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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100 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906027 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Old SOO bridge girder is being cut into smaller sections for removal. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:07:29 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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83 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906030 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
2 westernmost spans of old SOO bridge see their last days |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:07:45 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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87 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906031 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Sparks fly as workers cut away internal bracing of old SOO bridge |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:08:01 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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71 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906035 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Old SOO bridge girder is being cut into smaller sections for removal. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:08:16 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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104 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906036 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
As old SOO south spans are removed, a different view of the new north spans opens up. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:08:33 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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110 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070906039 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Detail view of center pier as the old SOO bridge gets removed. |
Photo Date: |
9/6/2007 Upload Date: 9/7/2007 11:08:51 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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88 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070911012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Westernmost span over BNSF main and South Runner was jifted off and set on the ground to be cut up. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2007 Upload Date: 9/12/2007 11:17:23 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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88 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070911013 CP/SOO bridgj replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Wiew of westernmost span showing new north span in background. Worker is cutting up old span on left. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2007 Upload Date: 9/12/2007 11:17:40 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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79 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070911019 CP/SOO bridge replacement proje|t over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Northwest-looking view shows only one span remains of old SOO bridge. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2007 Upload Date: 9/12/2007 11:17:56 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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77 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070911020 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Detail view of last remaining span of old UOO bridge. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2007 Upload Date: 9/12/2007 11:18:11 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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81 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
0)0911021 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Detail view of west abutment after removal of old SOO south span show rebar rods being fitted for finishing new concrete southwest abutment. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2007 Upload Date: 9/12/2007 11:18:28 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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70 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070911025 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
West-looking view from University Ave shows one remaining SOO span to be removed as westbound CP freight crosses new north span. |
Photo Date: |
9/11/2007 Upload Date: 9/12/2007 11:18:46 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Roster,Bridge |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070913006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Last pair of the old SOO span girders have been removed and await the torch. Prep work is under way to resume concrete work at east abutment |
Photo Date: |
9/13/2007 Upload Date: 9/14/2007 2:07:09 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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84 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070913007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Last pair of the old SOO span girders have been removed and await the torch. |
Photo Date: |
9/13/2007 Upload Date: 9/14/2007 2:07:35 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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70 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070913011 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
With old SOO bridge now completely removed, concrete work resumes on west abutment using "Big White" crane to shuttle bucket |
Photo Date: |
9/13/2007 Upload Date: 9/14/2007 2:08:31 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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92 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070913019 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
With old SOO bridge now completely removed, concrete work resumes on west abutment using "Big White" crane to shuttle bucket |
Photo Date: |
9/13/2007 Upload Date: 9/14/2007 2:08:50 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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106 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070913023 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
Last of the old SOO bridge girders await the torch as the view of the new bridge opens up. |
Photo Date: |
9/13/2007 Upload Date: 9/14/2007 2:09:07 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070913030 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th |
Description: |
View looking west from University Ave of bridge with all the old SOO spans now removed. Concrete work resumes on west abutment using "Big White" crane to shuttle bucket. |
Photo Date: |
9/13/2007 Upload Date: 9/14/2007 2:09:26 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge |
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189 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
070921006 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard |
Description: |
At new east abutment, concrete work is done and forms are stripped away to reveal stepped abutment. Old abutment underneath waits for demolition. |
Photo Date: |
9/21/2007 Upload Date: 9/22/2007 2:52:33 PM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
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Bridge |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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