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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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080815001 BNSF Nicollet Island grade crossing project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080815001 BNSF Nicollet Island grade crossing project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Track panel from Auxiliary track on Island Ave E. crossing is moved out after crossing has re-opened
Photo Date:	8/15/2008 Upload Date: 8/15/2008 1:48:20 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Track
Locomotives:
Views:	128 Comments: 0

080815003 BNSF East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080815003 BNSF East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Partial coffer dam of gravel is built next to bridge, apparently for access by heavy equipment for bridge replacement
Photo Date:	8/15/2008 Upload Date: 8/15/2008 1:49:04 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	152 Comments: 0

080815016 BNSF East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080815016 BNSF East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Partial coffer dam of gravel is built next to bridge, apparently for access by heavy equipment for bridge replacement
Photo Date:	8/15/2008 Upload Date: 8/15/2008 1:49:31 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	141 Comments: 0

080815027 Northstar Stadium depot junction project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080815027 Northstar Stadium depot junction project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Low-speed switch for Auxiliary track is in service, while new high-speed depot switch has been slid into postion ready to install
Photo Date:	8/15/2008 Upload Date: 8/15/2008 1:50:56 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	198 Comments: 0

080815030 Northstar Stadium depot junction project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080815030 Northstar Stadium depot junction project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Workers appear to be cutting in new insulated rail sections for CTC junction signals
Photo Date:	8/15/2008 Upload Date: 8/15/2008 1:51:29 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	146 Comments: 0

080821004 New switch components being readied for assembly at BNSF CTC Coon Creek on Staples Sub.

Title:	080821004 New switch components being readied for assembly at BNSF CTC Coon Creek on Staples Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:12:51 PM
Location:	Coon Rapids, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	78 Comments: 0

080821005 New switch panel awaits installation at BNSF CTC Coon Creek on Staples Sub.

Title:	080821005 New switch panel awaits installation at BNSF CTC Coon Creek on Staples Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:13:43 PM
Location:	Coon Rapids, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	196 Comments: 0

080821013 BNSF Nicollet Island East River bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080821013 BNSF Nicollet Island East River bridge replacement project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Last grade crossing has been replaced on East Island Ave but crossing is still closed because of heavy equipment activity at and below the bridge
Photo Date:	8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:16:57 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	159 Comments: 0

080821017 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080821017 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	New depot lead switch has been installed. Diverging track still needs lining/surfacing. Note differing frog angles between depot switch and background Auxilary track
Photo Date:	8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:17:41 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	179 Comments: 1

080821020 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080821020 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Crew has set up assembly/gauge jig for pre-spiking tie plates onto ties.
Photo Date:	8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:18:06 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	148 Comments: 0

080821023 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080821023 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Depot platform work continues
Photo Date:	8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:18:23 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	126 Comments: 0

080825001 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080825001 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Viewed from Nicollet Island
Photo Date:	8/25/2008 Upload Date: 8/26/2008 12:25:39 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	116 Comments: 0

080825003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080825003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Viewed from Hennepin Ave
Photo Date:	8/25/2008 Upload Date: 8/26/2008 12:25:59 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	88 Comments: 0

080825005 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080825005 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Viewed from Hennepin Ave
Photo Date:	8/25/2008 Upload Date: 8/26/2008 12:26:18 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	80 Comments: 0

080825006 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080825006 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Viewed from Hennepin Ave
Photo Date:	8/25/2008 Upload Date: 8/26/2008 12:26:36 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	70 Comments: 0

080830009 BNSF Mississippi East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080830009 BNSF Mississippi East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Large precast concrete shapes appear to be for pier augmentation. Pile of metal shapes beyond maybe new bridge shoes?
Photo Date:	8/30/2008 Upload Date: 9/1/2008 2:13:25 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	94 Comments: 0

080830011 BNSF Mississippi East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080830011 BNSF Mississippi East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Cantilever work platforms surround the bridge piers. Utility pipe on side of bridge girder has been cut at girder joints.
Photo Date:	8/30/2008 Upload Date: 9/1/2008 2:14:17 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	84 Comments: 0

080830013 BNSF Mississippi East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080830013 BNSF Mississippi East River bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Pile of metal shapes possibly to be used for walkway on new bridge.
Photo Date:	8/30/2008 Upload Date: 9/1/2008 2:15:02 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	72 Comments: 0

080901015 Northstar Stadium Depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080901015 Northstar Stadium Depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Barrier walls along the platforms under the 5th Street bridges. To proptect the bridge piers?
Photo Date:	9/1/2008 Upload Date: 9/1/2008 3:44:54 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	62 Comments: 0

080907001 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907001 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Cantilever work platforms appear complete and ladders are set up.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:45:27 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	134 Comments: 0

080907003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Willmar B&B's "Employee Pride" is proudly displayed next to where the paperwork is always high priority.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:46:01 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	145 Comments: 0

080907006 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907006 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	A last (perhaps) look at the old spans on a tranquil fall Sunday. Unseen heavy-lift cranes wait in the wings for new girders.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:46:18 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	153 Comments: 0

080907009 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907009 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	2 heavy-lift cranes were recently assembled on Nicollet Island at East Island Ave.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:46:33 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	221 Comments: 0

080907010 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907010 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Large pre-cast concrete girders which were stored for weeks at Northtown have been repositioned on the Auxiliary track near the bridge.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:46:55 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	RollingStock,Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	137 Comments: 0

080907016 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907016 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	New depot switch panels were recently dropped off in foreground. A second switch is being kit-built in background. Loco is a DPU pushing an eastbound train.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:49:57 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:	BNSF 5223(C44-9W)
Views:	351 Comments: 0

080907018 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907018 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	New depot panel switch has been dropped off in distance. A second new switch is being kit-built in foreground.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:50:17 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	114 Comments: 0

080907020 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080907020 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Specialty ties, tie plates, rails, frog and guardrails for new depot switch being kit-built on site.
Photo Date:	9/7/2008 Upload Date: 9/7/2008 1:50:34 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	110 Comments: 0

080909005 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080909005 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	One of 2 heavy-lift cranes has crawled down to river level as workers begin prepping old steel girders for removal.
Photo Date:	9/9/2008 Upload Date: 9/9/2008 3:09:52 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	174 Comments: 0

080909006 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080909006 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	One of 2 heavy-lift cranes has crawled down to river level as workers begin prepping old steel girders for removal.
Photo Date:	9/9/2008 Upload Date: 9/9/2008 3:10:17 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	169 Comments: 0

080909008 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080909008 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	One of 2 heavy-lift cranes has crawled down to river level as workers begin prepping old steel girders for removal.
Photo Date:	9/9/2008 Upload Date: 9/9/2008 3:10:43 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	97 Comments: 0

080911003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	First old steel span has been removed and replaced with 4 precast concret girders for new ballasted deck bridge
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:45:21 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	152 Comments: 0

080911004 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911004 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	First old steel span has been removed and replaced with 4 precast concret girders for new ballasted deck bridge
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:45:47 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:	156 Comments: 0

080911005 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911005 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	First old steel span has been removed and replaced with 4 precast concret girders for new ballasted deck bridge
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:46:06 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	65 Comments: 0

080911008 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911008 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	First old steel span has been removed and replaced with 4 precast concret girders for new ballasted deck bridge
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:47:30 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	116 Comments: 0

080911010 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911010 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	First old steel span has been removed and replaced with 4 precast concret girders for new ballasted deck bridge
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:49:49 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	137 Comments: 0

080911012 Main Street bridge project over BNSF Mississippi River East bridge on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911012 Main Street bridge project over BNSF Mississippi River East bridge on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	View of reconstructed Main Street bridge abutment. A mysterious steel frame is seen on the ground next to steel pilings. Early foundation for a new center pier?
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:50:27 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	142 Comments: 0

080911013 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911013 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Old steel span is loaded intact onto flat car JTTX 810162
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:50:56 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	RollingStock,Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	357 Comments: 0

080911015 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911015 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	More precast concrete girders waiting in the wings
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:51:49 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	126 Comments: 0

080911017 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911017 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:52:15 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	147 Comments: 0

080911021 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080911021 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:52:36 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	148 Comments: 0

080914036 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080914036 Northstar Stadium depot project on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	More concrete work is done on the platforms, and grading work at right
Photo Date:	9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/15/2008 11:27:16 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	72 Comments: 0

080914042 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080914042 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	First of 3 spans replaced. Looks like remaining spans will be scheduled for other days to minimize traffic disruption
Photo Date:	9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/15/2008 11:28:13 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	150 Comments: 0

080914044 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080914044 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Last look at what's left of the "Great Northern Railway" billboard
Photo Date:	9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/15/2008 11:28:32 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	150 Comments: 0

080914047 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080914047 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Viewed from Nicollet Street bridge on the island
Photo Date:	9/14/2008 Upload Date: 9/15/2008 11:28:52 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	134 Comments: 0

080916002 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080916002 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Center span being replaced, 2nd of 4 concrete girders being set in place.
Photo Date:	9/16/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 11:39:00 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	RollingStock,Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	236 Comments: 0

080916003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080916003 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Center span being replaced, 2nd of 4 concrete girders being set in place.
Photo Date:	9/16/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 11:39:19 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	62 Comments: 0

080916008 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080916008 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Center span being replaced, 2nd of 4 concrete girders being set in place.
Photo Date:	9/16/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 11:39:35 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	122 Comments: 0

080916009 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080916009 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Track panels sit nearby with small concrete blocks of unknown purpose
Photo Date:	9/16/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 11:39:51 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	56 Comments: 0

080916012 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080916012 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Old bridge track panels appear to be stacked beyond caboose
Photo Date:	9/16/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 11:40:11 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	RollingStock,Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	142 Comments: 0

080916023 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080916023 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Detail view of completed right span and half-done center (left) span.
Photo Date:	9/16/2008 Upload Date: 9/17/2008 11:40:27 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	80 Comments: 0

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