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By:The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:3/27/2007 - 3/27/2007
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070921008 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070921008 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  Detail view of east pier shows rebar and steel pedestal set in preparation for concrete pour to increase pier height.
Photo Date:  9/21/2007  Upload Date: 9/22/2007 2:52:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
070921009 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070921009 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  Detail view of center pier shows rebar and steel pedestal set in preparation for concrete pour to increase pier height.
Photo Date:  9/21/2007  Upload Date: 9/22/2007 2:53:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
070924003 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070924003 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  First of new span girders has been set in place on south side. Photo shows an internal cross beam being lifted into postition.
Photo Date:  9/24/2007  Upload Date: 9/25/2007 12:19:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  63   Comments: 0
070924004 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070924004 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  First of new span girders has been set in place on south side. Girder sits on steel pedestals which will later be encapsulated by concrete pier extensions.
Photo Date:  9/24/2007  Upload Date: 9/25/2007 12:19:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
070924007 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070924007 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  First of new span girders has been set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  9/24/2007  Upload Date: 9/25/2007 12:19:54 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
070924011 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070924011 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  First of new span girders has been set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  9/24/2007  Upload Date: 9/25/2007 12:20:09 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
070924012 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070924012 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  First of new span girders has been set in place on south side. This special train, parked on the SOO Grove Spur, carried all four girders, paired on 2 flatcars.
Photo Date:  9/24/2007  Upload Date: 9/25/2007 12:20:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Action
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
070924019 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Title:  070924019 CP/SOO Bridge Replacement Project at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:  First of new span girders has been set in place on south side. This car carries a pair of remaining span girders waiting for installation. The grey brackets are pre-installed cantilevers for the south walkway.
Photo Date:  9/24/2007  Upload Date: 9/25/2007 12:21:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge
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Views:  123   Comments: 0
070926001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070926001 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Gusset is being hoisted into position on the first of the new south span girders (Seen from north side).
Photo Date:  9/26/2007  Upload Date: 9/27/2007 11:13:45 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  57   Comments: 0
070926002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070926002 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Grading is final on the north fill and grass is already sprouting.
Photo Date:  9/26/2007  Upload Date: 9/27/2007 11:14:08 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
070926006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070926006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail of south west abutment with forms removed. Is that cribbing behind the abutment to be removed or just buried?
Photo Date:  9/26/2007  Upload Date: 9/27/2007 11:14:27 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  108   Comments: 0
070926008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070926008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Southwest fill is again being bulked up with more imported fill material.
Photo Date:  9/26/2007  Upload Date: 9/27/2007 11:14:43 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
070926009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  070926009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Southeast fill has again been bulked up with more imported fill material.
Photo Date:  9/26/2007  Upload Date: 9/27/2007 11:15:01 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  86   Comments: 0
071001017 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 3
Title:  071001017 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 3
Description:  5thTies for south span are being staged on west-right of-way. Note old west abutment is not being demolnshed as I previously thought, but instead is now backfilled and used as retaining wall.
Photo Date:  10/1/2007  Upload Date: 10/2/2007 10:39:00 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  111   Comments: 0
071001020 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071001020 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Center pier is being prepped with rebar for concrete work. Vivible beyond is what appears to be a replacement "Grove" switcher.
Photo Date:  10/1/2007  Upload Date: 10/2/2007 10:39:41 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  118   Comments: 0
071001024 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071001024 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  East span girder has been set on so{th side. Detail view of east abutment showing old abutment now used as retaining wall.
Photo Date:  10/1/2007  Upload Date: 10/2/2007 10:40:15 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
071003022 CP/SOO'bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071003022 CP/SOO'bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  3rd of 4th span girder is about to be lifted off of work train and set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  10/3/2007  Upload Date: 10/4/2007 7:45:50 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
071003033 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071003033 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  3rd of 4th span girder is being lifted and set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  10/3/2007  Upload Date: 10/4/2007 7:46:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  60   Comments: 0
071003037 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071003037 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  3rd of 4th span girder is being lifted and set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  10/3/2007  Upload Date: 10/4/2007 7:46:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
071003041 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071003041 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  3rd of 4th span girder is being lifted and set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  10/3/2007  Upload Date: 10/4/2007 7:46:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  55   Comments: 0
071003047 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071003047 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  3rd of 4th span girder is being lifted and set in place on south side.
Photo Date:  10/3/2007  Upload Date: 10/4/2007 7:47:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  57   Comments: 0
071009012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071009012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Moncrete forms stripped away from center pier to reveal new pier extension.
Photo Date:  10/9/2007  Upload Date: 10/10/2007 10:27:45 AM
Location:  Millville, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  57   Comments: 0
071011029 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071011029 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Concrete forms rigged for pier extension on west pier.
Photo Date:  10/11/2007  Upload Date: 10/12/2007 12:03:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
071012005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071012005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  "Big White" crane finisces out it's stay here by lifting light crossbeams into position. BNSF signal work in foreground involves mysterious use of piped-in water.
Photo Date:  10/12/2007  Upload Date: 10/13/2007 1:35:36 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Johk Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  118   Comments: 0
071012011 CP/SOO bridge replacement poject over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071012011 CP/SOO bridge replacement poject over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  As growing season ends, straw/hay appears to be spread on south fills until grass can sprout.
Photo Date:  10/12/2007  Upload Date: 10/13/2007 1:35:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
071016007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071016007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Mysterious track segment cut out and laid on east abutment.
Photo Date:  10/16/2007  Upload Date: 10/17/2007 10:41:05 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
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Views:  121   Comments: 0
071016009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071016009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  "Big Red" crane unloads more ties at east abutment. The semi was a very-wide load.
Photo Date:  10/16/2007  Upload Date: 10/17/2007 10:41:50 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  118   Comments: 0
071016012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071016012 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  West-looking view from University Ave. Ties are being placed, but some cross beams and diagonal gussets are still yet to be attached on west span.
Photo Date:  10/16/2007  Upload Date: 10/17/2007 10:42:21 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
071018005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071018005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  West pier concrete work is (mostly) done, and temporary trestlework has been cut off at the base and removed.
Photo Date:  10/18/2007  Upload Date: 10/19/2007 11:58:55 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
071018006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071018006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Center pier concrete work is (mostly) done, and temporary trestlework has been cut off at the base and removed.
Photo Date:  10/18/2007  Upload Date: 10/19/2007 11:59:12 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
071018007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071018007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  East pier concrete work is (mostly) done, and temporary trestlework has been cut off at the base and removed.
Photo Date:  10/18/2007  Upload Date: 10/19/2007 11:59:29 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  59   Comments: 0
071018013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071018013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  "Big White" crane has finished its last job and crawled across the BNSF yard tracks from west to east side for disassembly.
Photo Date:  10/18/2007  Upload Date: 10/19/2007 11:59:52 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
071022006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071022006 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Ties are in place on about 2/3 of the south span. Cantilever walkkays are also being installed.
Photo Date:  10/22/2007  Upload Date: 10/23/2007 12:18:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  96   Comments: 0
071022010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071022010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Closeup of cantilever walkway bracket being attached.
Photo Date:  10/22/2007  Upload Date: 10/23/2007 12:19:15 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
071024015 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024015 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Overview of near-complete bridge with walkways finished and flaws on concrete piers patched
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:44:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  115   Comments: 0
071024016 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024016 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail of west abutment
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:45:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
071024017 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024017 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail of west pier
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:45:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
071024018 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024018 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail of center pier
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:45:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
071024019 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024019 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail of east pier
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:46:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
071024020 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024020 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Detail of east abutment
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:46:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
071024033 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071024033 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Ties are in and rail is being laid on south span on left as westbound CP freight crosses north span on right.
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 10/25/2007 1:20:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Action
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Views:  204   Comments: 0
071025004
Title:  071025004
Description:  More fill dirt has been added to west fill.
Photo Date:  10/25/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:46:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  106   Comments: 0
071025005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071025005 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  It's job finished, "Big White" crane is disassembled for removal
Photo Date:  10/25/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:47:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  123   Comments: 0
071025007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071025007 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Rails are in on the south span. Almost done.
Photo Date:  10/25/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 4:47:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  142   Comments: 0
071029009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071029009 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  South track is connected up on west approach and ballast is being spread. Hi-rail truck is on north track.
Photo Date:  10/29/2007  Upload Date: 10/30/2007 11:06:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
071029010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071029010 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Crew is working on connecting bridge rails on south track at east end.
Photo Date:  10/29/2007  Upload Date: 10/30/2007 11:06:44 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
071029011 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071029011 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Overview of completed bridge. East parking area is cleaned up and regraded.
Photo Date:  10/29/2007  Upload Date: 10/30/2007 11:07:01 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  182   Comments: 0
071029013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071029013 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  View from Unversity Ave bridge. Ballast is spread on west fill and a crew is reconnecting rails on east end.
Photo Date:  10/29/2007  Upload Date: 10/30/2007 11:07:18 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
071030008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071030008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Rail is complete on bridge and is being connected up on both ends. Note pronounced difference in elevation of old vs. new.
Photo Date:  10/30/2007  Upload Date: 10/31/2007 10:58:52 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
071101008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Title:  071101008 CP/SOO bridge replacement project over BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:  Temporary switch for bypass has been removed and both mains are severed today as tracks are finally spliced back into original configuration. This signals the end is very close for the bridge project.
Photo Date:  11/1/2007  Upload Date: 11/1/2007 7:04:15 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  193   Comments: 0


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