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By:Richard Hopfensperger
Dates:1/1/2000 - 12/31/2014
Album Info:Parts of the CNW that still remain in Wisconsin.
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Coal Tower at Clyman
Title:  Coal Tower at Clyman
Description:  CNW coal tower still straddles the rails at Clyman Jct. The junction ured to be where the CNW line from Milwaukee to Wyeville and beyond crossed the original CNW line from Janesville to Fond du Lac of the Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Railroad. Now the junction only sgrves to access what is now the branch line to Watertown. I thought I found an unknown ghost when I spotted this, alas, this is a very well known location.
Photo Date:  10/17/2011  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 8:46:21 AM
Location:  Clyman Junction, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Steam,Track
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CNW Oshkosh Station
Title:  CNW Oshkosh Station
Description:  An over exposed shot of the former CNW station in Oshkosh. This at least shows the basic size and shape of the buildings. It is located just a couple blocks east of downtown.
Photo Date:  4/7/2012  Upload Date: 1/28/2014 7:11:46 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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End of the Swing Bridge 2
Title:  End of the Swing Bridge 2
Description:  The old CNW swing bridge in an earlier 2013 photo. Note the pilings are still in place to protect the bridge when in an open position.
Photo Date:  4/7/2013  Upload Date: 1/26/2014 6:08:52 PM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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Views:  203   Comments: 0
End!of the Swing/Bridge
Title:  End!of the Swing/Bridge
Description:  The new low profile sections of the replacement bridge are in place. Only the swing span remains of the old CNW bridge. The replacement bridge is to be a bascule lift bridge.
Photo Date:  5/26/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 8:59:30 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Bridge
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Oshkosh Yard
Title:  Oshkosh Yard
Description:  View from the north end of the former CNW yard in Oshkosh, WI. The large section building was put up by the Fox River Valley Railroad about 1992.
Photo Date:  5/26/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 9:09:20 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard !Hopfensperger
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Oshkosh Yard Office
Title:  Oshkosh Yard Office
Description:  I am almost sure that this building was put up by the CNW before the FRVRR came into existence. I worked at an adjacent businfss from 1991 thru 1995 and recall the building was there before they put up the larger one to the rear around 1992. The FRVRR used to keep an old GP unit here, and sinbe they didn't seem to do much different from the CNW, I would imagine they had too.
Photo Date:  5/26/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 9:39:04 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Yard
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Oshkosh Yard
Title:  Oshkosh Yard
Description:  Looking north drom the middle of the former CNW yard. (Now CN) The red flagged track leading off to the left used to lead to numerous industries that no longer exist. Only one scrap yfrd is located along this industrial lead, and they haven't used rail for decades.
Photo Date:  5/26/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 9:24:22 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Chicago and Northwestern R.o.W. on North Side
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern R.o.W. on North Side
Description:  Between the Murdock and Harrison Street grade crossings there was a nice long siding for the CNW. The Soo Line ran parallel through here, all the way to Neenah, mere yards apart from the CNW. Along through here were various industries, many served by rail. Tower CF was very near here to the north, on the opposite side of the Harrison Street grade crossing. Tower CF is where the north industrial spur of the CNW crossed the Soo as it looped to the west of Oshkpsh.
Photo Date:  5/26/2013  Upload Date: 5/6/2015 9:08:06 PM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Track
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Former C&NW R.o.W.
Title:  Former C&NW R.o.W.
Description:  Curving generally northwest out of the Oshkosh yard, the C&NW (and FVRR later) had an industrial lead that ran along the south side of the Fox River to serve a multiple number of businesses. By the time the Fox Valley Rail Road took over, Morgan Manufacturing was about all that was left along this route. The line also connected with the former Soo Line track in Oshkosh on the south side of the river that was used to gain access to some C&NW track on the north shore of the river. The industrial lead which was accessed via the Soo swing bridge, went along the river through the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh campus to Rockwell and may have actually served the UWO at one time. This track, originally put in by the Milwaukee Road, also connected with the northern C&NW industrial lead at a wye, where the track not only completed a loop around the city, but had a line run off to Hortonville and beyond. Visible in the shot are Court Tower Apartments, to the right, and downtown Oshkosh with it's taller structures. The Fox River lies between the buildings visible in the shot and the strip of grass beyond the road visible running across the photo.
Photo Date:  5/26/2013  Upload Date: 5/6/2015 4:08:16 PM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Transit
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Views:  241   Comments: 1
CNW Kaukauna Station
Title:  CNW Kaukauna Station
Description:  A view looking towards the station in Kaukauna from the generally west side.This shows the track arrangement nicely. At the base of the telegraph pole is part of a concrtete base for most likely a water tower.There used to be another siding along the left side of the track.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 3:21:17 PM
Location:  Kaukauna, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Station,Track
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Kaukauna Swing Bridge
Title:  Kaukauna Swing Bridge
Description:  Old CNW swing bridge over the Kaukauna navigation canal used to access Thilmany Paper.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 3:10:15 PM
Location:  Kaukauna, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Bridge,Track
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Kaukauna Swing Bridge
Title:  Kaukauna Swing Bridge
Description:  The swing bridge over the Kaukauna navigation canal. The canal is under the left hand span of the bridge and is for the most part dry. Plans are to open the locks for the Fox River between Menasha and De Pere, so this will most likely cahnge.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 3:14:01 PM
Location:  Kaukauna, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Bridge
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CNW Station
Title:  CNW Station
Description:  The former CNW station at Kaukauna. Each passing year seems to put it in a little more disrepair.
Photo Date:  5/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/26/2014 9:40:36 AM
Location:  Kaukauna, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Station
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CNW Station
Title:  CNW Station
Description:  Former CNW (now CN) at Marinette.
Photo Date:  6/18/2013  Upload Date: 1/26/2014 10:06:50 AM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW Bridge Over Silver Creek
Title:  CNW Bridge Over Silver Creek
Description:  On the east side of Ripon, the CNW crossed Silver Creek at the mouth of where the creek expands to become the Gothic Mill Pond. Silver Creek was dammed around 1854 by Ripons founders to supply power for their mills. This part of the CNW ran from Fond du Lac through many small communities to Wisconsin Rapids. Between Fond du Lac and Wisconsin Rapids, only the small portion
Photo Date:  6/26/2013  Upload Date: 2/10/2014 3:10:08 PM
Location:  Ripon, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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New London Station
Title:  New London Station
Description:  The CNW New London,WI station, move a couple hundred feet from its original location to the Heritage Historical Vilsage. The track is across the street from here, though not heavily used. If you are very fortunate, you may see the CN serving the local industries on this branch from ALpleton.
Photo Date:  8/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 9:49:42 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Station
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CNW New London,WI Station
Title:  CNW New London,WI Station
Description:  The CNW station at the Heritage Historical Village in New London. A nile detination for railfans to see some of tke past, though not much present activity on the CN across the street. There are some large industries getting rail service here, but you need to know when to go to witness it.
Photo Date:  8/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 10:00:03 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW Bridge over the Wolf River
Title:  CNW Bridge over the Wolf River
Description:  The former CNW bridge over the Wolf River in New London, WI. This track, now CN, connects to the former GBW (CN) track and runs to Manawa.
Photo Date:  8/31/2013  Upload Date: 1/22/2014 10:12:06 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  Richare Hopfensperger
Categories:  Bridge
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CNW Swing Bridge
Title:  CNW Swing Bridge
Description:  This old CNW swing bridge is still in operation spanning the Fox River navigation`l canal. This bridge is located on the east end of the "flats" area that used to be heavily industrialized. The area now has few industries left and is becoming redevelopen with apartment housing and some trendy new establishments. Although there isn't much work for the railroad down here anymore, the line remains open so the CN can get to industries serwed on the south side of the river in Appleton, Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 2/10/2014 11:11:41 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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CNW Neenah Yard Office
Title:  CNW Neenah Yard Office
Description:  Despite local boundries, for the CNW, this little office is for the Neenah yard. The yard is no longer anything near as important as it once was. Most tracks have been torn up. The yard is still used to sort the cars for a handful of businesses still served on this truncated stretch of former CNW mainline.The track seen curving here used to serve the large Gilbert Papers mill which received many carloads of supplies. There are still a couple businesses served via this spur.
Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 1/26/2014 9:56:32 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago and Northwestern Rails
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Rails
Description:  The former CNW Wausau Subdivision is almost all now part of the Mountain - Bay Recreational Trail. A short stretch of the line is still in use in Shawano. Here you are looking west down the line towards Wausau. The road bed to Wausau continues straight into the trees. The track curving to the right is newer, put in by the modern era Wisconsin Central to connect the former Soo Line right of way to the CNW in order to serve the Little Rapids Corporation specialty paper mill in town.
Photo Date:  6/13/2014  Upload Date: 6/25/2014 11:39:33 PM
Location:  Shawano, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW Neenah Station
Title:  CNW Neenah Station
Description:  A view from the southeastb of the CNW station in Neenah, WI. As of 2014 the building houses an architectural firm, and is in fine shape.
Photo Date:  8/9/2014  Upload Date: 8/21/2014 11:18:27 PM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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The Appleton "Flats" Center of Industry, 2014
Title:  The Appleton "Flats" Center of Industry, 2014
Description:  This is all that is left that even closely resembles the plethora of tracks that blanketed the "Flats" serving numerous businesses in the not too distant past. Only one industry, Neenah Paper remains down in this Fox River bottom area. neenah paper may be expanding in this location, if all things pass by the city governing bodies. Good news for an industry that has taken big set backs in this area since 2008. The view is looking generally west from Lawe Street. The Oneida "Skyline" Bridge is what crosses over the tracks, and river.
Photo Date:  8/27/2014  Upload Date: 3/19/2015 11:29:55 PM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Inglehart Road Bridge
Title:  Inglehart Road Bridge
Description:  An old wooden bridge takes Inglehart Road across the former CNW rails at Ingle. The UP now owns this line.
Photo Date:  10/11/2014  Upload Date: 4/22/2015 10:42:04 PM
Location:  Ingle, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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The Northern Industrial Spur of the Canadian National
Title:  The Northern Industrial Spur of the Canadian National
Description:  This is the end of the industrial spur that serves the northern industries in Oshkosh, WI. The track comes off the former CNW main just north of Harrison Street, at what was Tower CF, where it crossed the Soo Line to access the idustries along the lead. There were at least five or six businesses served along this industrial line, but only two remain. The run around seen here is used to service Pluswood, and it may come in handy to service the International Group, located closer to the main between Jackson and Main Streets. The track continues beyond the red flag to within 20 feet of Highway 45, formerly Highway 110, still also known as Algoma Blvd. The grade crossing is removed and track on the opposite side of 45 is torn up. There was once a wye located opposite 45 where this track connected with the CNW (former Milwaukee, Lakeshore and Western) line that went on through Medina and beyond. (Now the Wiouwash Trail) Following the wye track that went to the left would have taken one back into Oshkosh along the Fox River to connect with the Soo Line track on the northern approaches of the Soo's swing bridge.
Photo Date:  10/29/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2015 2:00:56 PM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW Bridge Over Wisconsin River
Title:  CNW Bridge Over Wisconsin River
Description:  Looking generally east toward downtown Wausau along the former CNW tracks. This line was once a part of the CNW line from Green Bay through Wausau on to Marshfield and Merrillan. At Marshfield, there was a junction with the CNW line which cut across the state from Sheboygan to Fond du Lac, Ripon on to Marshfield. After Marshfield, the line connected with the Twin Cities Division at Merrillan. This area is quite scenic and has a fair amount of activity for the rail fan. This part of the line branched off and served industries along the west side of the river.
Photo Date:  4/12/2015  Upload Date: 5/24/2015 3:25:04 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago and Northwestern Low Bridge
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Low Bridge
Description:  Looking along the rails through the former CNW bridge across the Manitowoc River on the Two River Spur Track. The spur track runs 9miles from Manitowoc to Two Rivers as part of what was the Shoreline Sub of the CNW. The view looks toward the direction of Two Rivers, as it would be by rail, not by compass direction. The spur is out of service, but the connection track that connected this part of the line to the Soo Line is still in place and is in fact the entrance for the CN into Manitowoc. The CN is the only road in town now and comes from Neenah along the Manitowoc Sub.
Photo Date:  4/17/2015  Upload Date: 6/8/2015 7:12:02 PM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago and Northwestern Low Bridge
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Low Bridge
Description:  Looking through the CNW's low bridge across the Manitowoc River towards downtown. The former Anheuser Busch malting facilitx is in the distance. This line took the CNW the 9 miles to Two Rivers.
Photo Date:  4/17/2015  Upload Date: 6/8/2015 7:26:59 PM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Two Rivers Spur Tracj Bridge Over the Soo Line
Title:  Two Rivers Spur Tracj Bridge Over the Soo Line
Description:  Built in 1896, this intricate bridge crossed toe Soo Line in Manitowoc as the C&NW went to Two Rivers. The Soo R.o.W. came off the bridge seen to the rear, and came straight under this C&NW bridge on it's way to the Soo yard.The track curving off to the left from the Soo Line bridge connected the Soo to the C&NW.
Photo Date:  4/17/2015  Upload Date: 6/8/2015 7:47:46 PM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago & Northwestern Bridge over Son Line Right of Way
Title:  Chicago & Northwestern Bridge over Son Line Right of Way
Description:  The CNW Two River Spur Track had this interesting bridge over the Soo Line right of way into Manitowoc. The Soo!ran straight under the bridge, where the track connecting with the CNW was the one that runs off to the right. From this point, the Soo rails are out of service, with no connection to the outside world. Satellite footage shows some of the rails still exist within the private confines of some of the industries in town. This bridge is dated to 1896, and the spur track'had a maximum weight limit of 210,000 lbs. (CNW Timetable No.6 effective Jan. 1 1984)
Photo Date:  4/17/2015  Upload Date: 6/8/2015 7:31:38 PM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  Richard Gopfensperger
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Fairbanks-Morse Coal Tower Remains
Title:  Fairbanks-Morse Coal Tower Remains
Description:  The remains of a Fairbanks-Morse coal tower stand along the CN's former Chicago and Northwestern line in Marinette. Work is being done along the property cleaning up old and unused infrastructure.
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/29/2016 6:55:33 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard
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Builders Plate on CNW Coal Tower
Title:  Builders Plate on CNW Coal Tower
Description:  Proudly proclaiming who built the coal tower for the CNW in Marinette.
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/29/2016 7:03:11 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Wooden Trestle Spanning a Branch of the Menominee River
Title:  Wooden Trestle Spanning a Branch of the Menominee River
Description:  On the Wisconsin side of the Menominee River, the CNW ran along Water Street and had this branch come off to access an island with multiple water front businesses at this Great Lakes port city. In the early 20th Century, there was a myriad of tracks in this industrial area. Today, there is but the remains of one spur that runs to a Waupaca Foundry facility. It is out of service, and mostly torn up. This trestle remains as the most visible piece of that line.
Photo Date:  9/7/2015  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 9:30:37 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Bridging the Peshtigo River
Title:  Bridging the Peshtigo River
Description:  The former Chicago Northwestern bridge across the Peshtigo River. The Line is now part of the CN empire, but there isn't much work for the railroad in Peshtigo now. The Badger Paper Mill Inc. spur is out of service and mostly torn up, though the mill is still in operation. There is a short passing siding/run around track in town, but the only business that looks like it could easily get rail service is the Peshtigo Feed Mill, and that looks to be a very rare occurrence, if ever at all either.
Photo Date:  9/7/2015  Upload Date: 10/5/2016 8:50:43 PM
Location:  Peshtigo, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Chicago and Northwestern Swing Bridge
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Swing Bridge
Description:  This is what is left of the CNW swing span across the Fox River in Oshkosh. It was originally built in 1899. Fortunately, there was some thought about it's historic significance, and part of it was saved. The ends were lopped off and placed here on opposite sides of a small channel off the Fox River in Oshkosh. I personally think it would look better had they tried to tie the two halves together across the top, to actually convey the look that it still bridged water. At least something was saved.
Photo Date:  4/26/2016  Upload Date: 11/6/2016 10:36:17 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago & Northwestern Bridge
Title:  Chicago & Northwestern Bridge
Description:  Two spans of the multiple span Chicago & Northwestern bridge across the Chippewa River.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 8/8/2017 8:18:15 PM
Location:  Chippewa Falls, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Roundhouse at Railroad Memories Museum in Spponer
Title:  Roundhouse at Railroad Memories Museum in Spponer
Description:  The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha (later CNW) roundhouse in Spooner.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 9:17:45 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW 262759
Title:  CNW 262759
Description:  An example of a tender converted to a snow plow for the CNW. This is on display at the Railroad Memories Museum in Spooner, WI.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 9:40:14 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CMO Roundhouse
Title:  CMO Roundhouse
Description:  A look at the stall door side of the roundhouse at Railroad Memories Museum in Spooner.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 9:43:47 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Turntable Bridge and Roundhouse
Title:  Turntable Bridge and Roundhouse
Description:  The turntable bridge at Railroad Memories Museum in Spooner. The roundhouse is the brown building in the back ground. This museum is located on the property that was once the CMO facility in Spooner, the main building of the museum and it's displays located in the old station.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 10:03:48 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW 262759
Title:  CNW 262759
Description:  A CNW snowplow converted from a steam locomotive tender. There are numerous different markings showing through all the peeling paint.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 10:08:35 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW 262759
Title:  CNW 262759
Description:  Interesting ghosts of the past appear in the paint of this former CNW snow plow converted from a tender.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 10:16:51 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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CNW 262759
Title:  CNW 262759
Description:  A former CNW snow plow converted from a tender on display at Railroad Memories Museum in Spooner, WI. The peeling paint shows numerous clues to this old tender/snowplow's past. It is also neat to see the old poling pockets on the end of the snow plow.
Photo Date:  6/23/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2017 10:20:54 PM
Location:  Spooner, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago and Northwestern Industrial Spur
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Industrial Spur
Description:  Branching off to head northwest across the Wisconsin River, the CNW used a series of bridges spanning the Wisconsin River to serve some industry along the west side of the river. This bridge crosses a slough and is the first of a pair that cross to to Barkers Island. From the island, the right of way crosses the main part of the Wisconsin River and continues onto the west bank.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/9/2017 7:53:00 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Former CNW Mainline Bridge Across the Slough
Title:  Former CNW Mainline Bridge Across the Slough
Description:  This span took the former mainline of the CNW Line from Green Bay to Marshfied across a slough of the Wisconsin River in the downtown of Wausau. The CNW station was located on an island formed between the slough and the main river. The station is the building just past the billboard.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/9/2017 8:04:41 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago and Northwestern Junction
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Junction
Description:  Looking generally northwest across River Drive in the downtown area of Wausau. The line off to the right is a branch from the former Green Bay to Marshfield main that served industry along the west of the Wisconsin River. The track that heads to the left is the former main. The line to Marshfield from Green Bay was truncated at Wausau by 1984.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/9/2017 8:19:01 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
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Chicago and Northwestern Depot
Title:  Chicago and Northwestern Depot
Description:  The Milwaukee, Lakeshore and Western was the second railroad to reach Wausau. It arrived in 1880. In 1882, the railroad was bought by the Chicago and Northwestern. In 1899, the CNW built this station to provide service to its growing business in the area. The light colored siding on each end of the station appears to be the result of enclosing the open end platforms. Earlier photos show the same roof line, but with open ends. The bridge in the foreground is spanning the slough, viewing from the east side of the river. The line is currently operated by the Canadian National.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 6:45:36 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Station
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Bridging the Slough
Title:  Bridging the Slough
Description:  Looking upstream at the former CNW main bridging the slough next to Big Bull Falls Park.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 7:04:59 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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Bridges Across the Slough
Title:  Bridges Across the Slough
Description:  There are plenty of bridges visible in this shot looking upstream of the slough near downtown Wausau. From front to rear are the former CNW mainline bridge, the traffic Slough Bridge, the industrial spur leading to Graphic Packaging International and the Scott Street/Stewart Avenue Bridge.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 7:41:54 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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Former Mainline Bridge over the Slough
Title:  Former Mainline Bridge over the Slough
Description:  A look at the east abutment and retaining wall along the slough in Wausau.
Photo Date:  9/4/2016  Upload Date: 11/10/2017 10:26:58 PM
Location:  Wausau, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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