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Dates:3/27/2007 - 3/27/2007
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070731005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070731005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail view of modified (extended) concrete pier with new girders in place
Photo Date:  7/31/2007  Upload Date: 7/31/2007 7:42:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
070731007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  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
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  79   Comments: 0
070802004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
070807010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  191   Comments: 0
070807012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  118   Comments: 0
070812015 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
070815007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  178   Comments: 1
070815012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
070815013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
070816003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
070816005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
070820004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  75   Comments: 0
070820006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  51   Comments: 0
070820008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
070822005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  128   Comments: 0
070823003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  176   Comments: 1
070828004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  113   Comments: 0
070828005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  80   Comments: 0
070828012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  96   Comments: 0
070829006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
070830004 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  78   Comments: 0
070830005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  95   Comments: 0
070830010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  74   Comments: 0
070830012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  75   Comments: 0
070831002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  72   Comments: 0
070831003 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  64   Comments: 0
070831010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  67   Comments: 0
070831012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  75   Comments: 0
070831013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
070906021 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  105   Comments: 0
070906021 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
070906027 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  83   Comments: 0
070906030 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  87   Comments: 0
070906031 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  71   Comments: 0
070906035 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
070906036 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  110   Comments: 0
070906039 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
070911012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
070911013 CP/SOO bridgj replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  79   Comments: 0
070911019 CP/SOO bridge replacement proje|t over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
070911020 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  81   Comments: 0
0)0911021 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
070911025 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  127   Comments: 0
070913006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
070913007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
070913011 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
070913019 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  106   Comments: 0
070913023 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  90   Comments: 0
070913030 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
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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Views:  189   Comments: 0
070921006 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
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
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  123   Comments: 0


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