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By:Douglas Hildebrandt
Dates:9/11/2010 - 11/15/2013
Album Info:This album will contain shots from the Duluth area. In addition to Duluth, it will also include Two Harbors, Proctor, Steelton, and other various spots in that area.
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CN 5246
Title:  CN 5246
Description:  The second unit on the afternoon Proctor Switch as it roars up grade with two other cowl units.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:29:13 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5246(SD40-2W)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
Morning Proctor Switch
Title:  Morning Proctor Switch
Description:  The Proctor Switch job heading back up grade with some nice power, and what appears to be a recently repainted CN SD40-2W.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:28:13 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5302(SD40-2W) IC 6204(SD40-3)
Views:  712   Comments: 2
SD50AF
Title:  SD50AF
Description:  A somewhat rare SD50AF trails up Proctor Hill on a sunny day in the Twin Ports area. If you look closely, you'll see this used to be the CN 9903 a while back.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:32:33 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
Proctor Hill
Title:  Proctor Hill
Description:  The Proctor Road Switch roars upgrade with an SD60F, SD40-2W, and SD50AF combo as it comes up Proctor Hill.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:30:47 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5529(SD60F) CN 5246(SD40-2W) CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  688   Comments: 2
Making a joint
Title:  Making a joint
Description:  After coming through the yard, the Proctor Switch backs up to make a joint with some empty hoppers.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:32:11 PM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  CN 5529(SD60F) CN 5246(SD40-2W) CN 5503(SD60F)
Views:  604   Comments: 1
DMIR 409
Title:  DMIR 409
Description:  The last unit on the Proctor Switch was the DM&IR 409. While it wears CN paint now, it was still nice to see a DM&IR unit working on home rails.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:32:49 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6204(SD40-3) CN 5304(SD40-2W)
Views:  685   Comments: 1
IC 6204
Title:  IC 6204
Description:  Second unit out on the Proctor Switch as it heads back up grade. Sure was nice to see a black IC SD40-3 in 2010.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:33:20 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  IC 6204(SD40-3)
Views:  412   Comments: 1
Erie Mining Company
Title:  Erie Mining Company
Description:  A former Erie Mining Company sits parked on the siding at the Two Harbors depot. Moments later this unit roared to life to move passenger cars around.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:39:13 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  LTV 4211(F9A)
Views:  558   Comments: 0
Where the DW&P and DM&IR once meet
Title:  Where the DW&P and DM&IR once meet
Description:  Nopeming Jct, where the former DM&IR and DW&P used to meet up and head down into Pokegama Yard.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:33:57 PM
Location:  Nopeming Junction, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  198   Comments: 0
Proctor Yard
Title:  Proctor Yard
Description:  What remains of the once mighty Proctor Yard. CN has really gutted a lot of track out of here. Just look in between the ore cars, tracks used to be there...
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:34:49 PM
Location:  Proctor, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  197   Comments: 1
SOO 1
Title:  SOO 1
Description:  The first Steel Caboose the Soo ordered is seen here after a beautiful restoration job was finished on it.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:37:06 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Over the bridge
Title:  Over the bridge
Description:  Just outside of Duluth, the 2719 crosses one of the many bridges along the line. Also, if you look close, you'll notice that the bell was going as was the whistle as it approached the grade crossing.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:37:23 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  328   Comments: 1
Ready to go
Title:  Ready to go
Description:  Soo 2719 is all steamed up and ready to start its trip toTwo Harbors. In 20 minutes, it will back up, and get onto the scenic sub.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:37:32 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  259   Comments: 2
Doing track speed
Title:  Doing track speed
Description:  Soo 2719 is seen doing track speed as it races through Palmers with its small train in tow.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:37:42 PM
Location:  Duluth, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
Under the Missabe
Title:  Under the Missabe
Description:  The excursion train makes its way along the mainline as it gets ready to duck under the former DM&IR mainline. This is an excellent vantage point to shoot a train from. Only problem is that the only traffic on the line is really just museum trains.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:37:55 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
Blowing off steam
Title:  Blowing off steam
Description:  Soo 2719 blowing off some steam at Two Harbors before taking a trip along the wye. The 4211 would be fired up in a minute, and would move some cars around a bit as well.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:38:05 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2) LTV 4211(F9A)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Clickety clack
Title:  Clickety clack
Description:  Soo 2719 makes good speed as it works upgrade towards Two Harbors. The sound of the steam engine on the jointed rail was very enjoyable to hear.
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:38:33 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
Over Scenic 61
Title:  Over Scenic 61
Description:  The excursion trains rolls over Scenic 61 as it does a cool 30 mph on its way to Two Harbors
Photo Date:  9/11/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 4:38:50 PM
Location:  Two Harbors, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2719(4-6-2)
Views:  550   Comments: 1
B&LE Trio!
Title:  B&LE Trio!
Description:  After a very good chase, the BLE trio slips into the plant at Forbes. It was well worth the effort and time going after these guys.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:57:02 PM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BLE 904(SD40-3) BLE 903(SD40-3)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
Orange and Black Roar
Title:  Orange and Black Roar
Description:  The B&LE Trio roars north towards Keenan with a train of empty taconite hoppers in tow. This was worth the trip, and the timing for this was perfect in every imaginable way.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:36:15 PM
Location:  Alborn, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
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Locomotives:  BLE 906(SD40-3) BLE 903(SD40-3) BLE 904(SD40-3)
Views:  354   Comments: 1
Arriving at the plant
Title:  Arriving at the plant
Description:  The 906 rounds the wye at Forbes as it slowly heads into the plant where it can get a load of pellets before heading back to Proctor.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:52:55 PM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 906(SD40-3) BLE 903(SD40-3) BLE 904(SD40-3)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
Snow on the Range
Title:  Snow on the Range
Description:  The BLE trio works upgrade as it comes through Munger and goes under the old DWP line.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:28:39 PM
Location:  Munger, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 906(SD40-3)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
High Ball!
Title:  High Ball!
Description:  After meeting a CN stack train at Coons, the trio is on the move again and was highballing it as it came under Hwy 33.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:34:07 PM
Location:  Saginaw, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 906(SD40-3)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
Roundin' The Curve
Title:  Roundin' The Curve
Description:  BLE 906 rounds the curve as it comes up to Coons where it will meet a stack train before heading north.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:30:17 PM
Location:  Saginaw, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BLE 906(SD40-3)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
One of Two
Title:  One of Two
Description:  One of two remaining units in DM&IR paint waits in the siding to meet U719. Too bad this guy wasn't leading!
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:49:55 PM
Location:  Kelsey, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DMIR 403(SD40-3)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
T-Bird
Title:  T-Bird
Description:  An empty T Bird gets on the move after U719 cleared up and pulled into the mine.
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 8:58:23 PM
Location:  Forbes, MN
Author:  Douglas Hildebrandt
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 6250(SD40-3) CN 2107(C40-8)
Views:  456   Comments: 0


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