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Viewing Album:  2008 Twin Cities Trackwork Projects
 
By:The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:4/3/2008 - 4/3/2008
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080624009 Crew does finishing touches on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th
Title:  080624009 Crew does finishing touches on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th
Description:  Main 2 may have gotten a once-over run with the ballast regulator
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:54:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  152   Comments: 0
080624015 Crews moving rail at new BNSF Stadium Jct. on the Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624015 Crews moving rail at new BNSF Stadium Jct. on the Wayzata Sub
Description:  Stub end of Auxiliary track looks like it's been cut back several more feet
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:56:41 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  150   Comments: 0
080624016 BNSF work train cars stand by on Nicollet Island near new Stadium Jct. on the Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624016 BNSF work train cars stand by on Nicollet Island near new Stadium Jct. on the Wayzata Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:57:38 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  79   Comments: 0
080624017 BNSF high-rail truck crosses to Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624017 BNSF high-rail truck crosses to Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:59:03 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  229   Comments: 0
080624018 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624018 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:00:51 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  405   Comments: 0
080624021 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624021 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:01:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1052   Comments: 0
080624022 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624022 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:01:42 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
080624023 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Title:  080624023 BNSF high-rail truck sets itself off on Nicollet Island on Auxiliary track on Wayzata Sub
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:02:05 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  135   Comments: 0
080624025 Upcoming new Stadium Jct. project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  080624025 Upcoming new Stadium Jct. project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:02:55 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  140   Comments: 0
080624028 Main NE Street bridge reconstruction project over BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  080624028 Main NE Street bridge reconstruction project over BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  South pier on right is being demolished - north pier hidden by trees is being re-used and adapted to new bridge
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:03:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  147   Comments: 0
080624029 Main NE Street bridge reconstruction project over BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Title:  080624029 Main NE Street bridge reconstruction project over BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:  North pier on left is being re-used and adapted for new bridge. South pier hidden by trees on right is being demolished
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:04:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
080624030 BNSF Wayzata Sub seen from First Street North bridge near Stadium Jct.
Title:  080624030 BNSF Wayzata Sub seen from First Street North bridge near Stadium Jct.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:05:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  248   Comments: 0
080624031 BNSF Wayzata Sub seen from First Street North bridge near Stadium Jct.
Title:  080624031 BNSF Wayzata Sub seen from First Street North bridge near Stadium Jct.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:05:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
080624032 BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub as seen from First Street North bridge
Title:  080624032 BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub as seen from First Street North bridge
Description:  Looking east at former site of GN-BN-Amtrak passenger station
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:06:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
080624036 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Washington Ave North
Title:  080624036 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Washington Ave North
Description:  Looking west toward 3rd St bridge
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:07:36 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  136   Comments: 0
080624037 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Washington Ave North
Title:  080624037 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Washington Ave North
Description:  Looking west toward 3rd St bridge
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:08:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  126   Comments: 0
080624045 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Third Street North
Title:  080624045 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Third Street North
Description:  Looking west toward 4th St and 5th St. bridges
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:09:06 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  142   Comments: 0
080624047 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Royalston Ave North
Title:  080624047 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Royalston Ave North
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:10:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  139   Comments: 0
080624049 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Royalston Ave North
Title:  080624049 Northstar "Stadium" commuter depot construction project seen from Royalston Ave North
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/24/2008  Upload Date: 6/25/2008 3:10:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  122   Comments: 0
080702001 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702001 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:00:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  177   Comments: 0
080702003 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702003 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  1897 rail still in use
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:01:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  170   Comments: 0
080702004 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702004 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  GN heritage still displayed
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:01:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 0
080702005 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702005 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  Former GN yard lead still in use with some 1897-vintage rails
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:02:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  80   Comments: 0
080702008 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702008 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  Package of switch components and stockpile of used rail sections
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:02:42 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
080702009 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702009 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  These timbers look like they were salvaged from walkway deck on river bridge near Main Street about to undergo repair (or replacement?)
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:03:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 0
080702010 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702010 MOW setout spur on BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  Looking east from Hwy 100 toward Cedar Lake Parkway bridge
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:03:25 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 0
080702012 BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Title:  080702012 BNSF Wayzata Sub at west end of former GN Cedar Lake Yard
Description:  Looking west from Hwy 100 toward CP (ex-MN&S) bridge
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:04:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  210   Comments: 0
080702016 Main Street NE bridge replacement project over BNSF Wayzata Sub near former CGW "Boom Island" junction
Title:  080702016 Main Street NE bridge replacement project over BNSF Wayzata Sub near former CGW "Boom Island" junction
Description:  Picture taken in very poor light. Best I can do nowadays at $4.00 per gallon
Photo Date:  7/2/2008  Upload Date: 7/3/2008 5:06:19 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  174   Comments: 0
080706002 Northstar commuter station on BNSF Wayzata Sub. viewed from 5th St. N. bridge
Title:  080706002 Northstar commuter station on BNSF Wayzata Sub. viewed from 5th St. N. bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 11:56:12 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  85   Comments: 0
080706003 Northstar commuter station on BNSF Wayzata Sub. viewed from 5th St. N. bridge
Title:  080706003 Northstar commuter station on BNSF Wayzata Sub. viewed from 5th St. N. bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 11:56:34 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
080706017 Grade crossing work partially done on East Island Ave on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Title:  080706017 Grade crossing work partially done on East Island Ave on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Description:  Looking northeat
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 11:59:30 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  74   Comments: 0
080706018 Main St. NE bridge project over BNSF Wayzata Sub. near Nicollet Island
Title:  080706018 Main St. NE bridge project over BNSF Wayzata Sub. near Nicollet Island
Description:  BNSF east river channel bridge in foreground
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:01:37 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  81   Comments: 0
080706019 Detail view of BNSF east river channel bridge on Wayzata Sub. near Nicollet Island
Title:  080706019 Detail view of BNSF east river channel bridge on Wayzata Sub. near Nicollet Island
Description:  Safety walkway planking between the 2 spans has been removed
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:02:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 0
080706022 Detail view of temporary "Compromise joint" on East Island Ave on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Title:  080706022 Detail view of temporary "Compromise joint" on East Island Ave on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Description:  New 136 Lb rails on reconstructed grade crossing joined with older 115 Lb rails
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:04:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  100   Comments: 0
080706024 Detail view of temporary "Compromise joint" on East Island Ave on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Title:  080706024 Detail view of temporary "Compromise joint" on East Island Ave on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Description:  New 136 Lb rails on reconstructed grade crossing joined with older 115 Lb rails
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:05:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 0
080706026 Out-of-service "Auxiliary" track gets tamping on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Title:  080706026 Out-of-service "Auxiliary" track gets tamping on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:06:21 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
080706027 Work train parked on out-of-service "Auxiliary" track on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Title:  080706027 Work train parked on out-of-service "Auxiliary" track on BNSF Wayzata Sub. on Nicollet Island
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:07:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  81   Comments: 0
080706028 New switch panels await installation on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at Harrison Street
Title:  080706028 New switch panels await installation on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at Harrison Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:08:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
080706030 New switch panels await installation on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at Harrison Street
Title:  080706030 New switch panels await installation on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at Harrison Street
Description:  MILW 261 steam engine shop and yard in background
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:09:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  84   Comments: 0
080706040 Unusual flatcar loads sit at BNSF Northtown "T" yard.
Title:  080706040 Unusual flatcar loads sit at BNSF Northtown "T" yard.
Description:  These look like precast concrete bridge abutments and piers. What are they really?
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 12:12:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  270   Comments: 0
080706043 "Sun Kink" reported by track inspector on BNSF Wayzata Sub. near 1st Street North
Title:  080706043 "Sun Kink" reported by track inspector on BNSF Wayzata Sub. near 1st Street North
Description:  Seen from West Island Ave on Nicollet Island. That's the 1st St. bridge in distance.
Photo Date:  7/6/2008  Upload Date: 7/7/2008 11:16:14 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  230   Comments: 0
080709001 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709001 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:34:43 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  230   Comments: 0
080709004 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709004 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:35:01 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  187   Comments: 0
080709009 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709009 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:35:25 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 0
080709014 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709014 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:35:41 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  203   Comments: 0
080709016 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709016 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:36:04 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  168   Comments: 0
080709021 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709021 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:36:20 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  146   Comments: 0
080709022 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709022 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:36:39 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  150   Comments: 0
080709023 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709023 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:36:58 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  155   Comments: 0
080709030 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Title:  080709030 CP's ex-MN&S bridge replacement project over Minnetonka Blvd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/9/2008  Upload Date: 7/9/2008 8:37:18 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 0

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