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By:SDfourD Photography
Dates:7/16/2009 - 2/14/2009
Album Info:Canadian Pacific movements throughout the metro. CP,SOO, and UP power, along with CEFX locomotives are quite common.
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SOO 1537
Title:  SOO 1537
Description:  The top end job shuffles around some loose ends during a light flurry.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:02:16 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 1537(MP15AC)
Views:  362   Comments: 3
CP 4613
Title:  CP 4613
Description:  A fresh GP40 is with another recent repaint, CP 4432. These are some of the sharpest Geeps IMO.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:02:45 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4613(GP40)
Views:  558   Comments: 0
CP 4432
Title:  CP 4432
Description:  A glittery GP38-2 sits in the shop tracks after getting returned to the CP in fresh Red!
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:03:15 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4432(GP38-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
True SOO
Title:  True SOO
Description:  One of the few left on the CP's active roster, the former SOO 757-SOO 789 slot has nearly been wiped out in the last few years. But, today the 779 is getting a little attention, along with the new kid of the group, CP 6060.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:03:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 779(SD40-2) CP 6060(SD40-2)
Views:  806   Comments: 1
Waiting for the Doc
Title:  Waiting for the Doc
Description:  Two very different SOO schemes show many similarities, including the font and numberboard text. Thats about the only thing that these two share, other than the builder and roadname.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:05:05 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4445(GP38-2) SOO 1543(MP15AC)
Views:  444   Comments: 0
Worn
Title:  Worn
Description:  With these scheduled for paint, the SOO reign will finally evaporate, atleast in terms of color. These keep their same road number and generally their original numberboards, so they wont be completely rid of their heritage.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:05:35 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4425(GP38-2)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
SOO 2041
Title:  SOO 2041
Description:  The tired 2041, one of the few Bandits left unpainted. With three Geeps done within the last few weeks, this may be my last time seeing this one.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:06:05 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 2041(GP40)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
CP 9652
Title:  CP 9652
Description:  Two of the crappiest units head up the steep grade en-route to Shoreham, and eventually Glenwood.
Photo Date:  2/14/2009  Upload Date: 2/14/2009 8:06:49 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 9652(AC44CW)
Views:  356   Comments: 1
CP 496
Title:  CP 496
Description:  Once famous for foriegn power and monster lashups, Train 496 has been "just another" for quite some time now, and today is no different. SOO 6055 is the 3rd motor.
Photo Date:  2/22/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:30:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8857(ES44AC)
Views:  307   Comments: 0
A sad time
Title:  A sad time
Description:  While seeing four elephant style units is neat, the truth is that there are only two. The last two SD40-2's are shutdown, and have tarps over their exhaust stacks.
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:31:18 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CEFX 1059(AC44CW)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
CP 5933
Title:  CP 5933
Description:  The tarp tells the story all too well. Only along for the ride.
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:31:55 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5933(SD40-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
Dead and Drained
Title:  Dead and Drained
Description:  A unit which I'm quite familiar with is scene here dead in tow. I've shot this unit plenty of times, and this may be my last.
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 2/26/2009 5:32:28 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5907(SD40-2)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
Ford Hauler
Title:  Ford Hauler
Description:  The 4446 finally arrives at the small yard in West Saint Paul with only one Auto Parts car. Who knows, this may be the first and last time that I actually shoot the Ford Hauler.
Photo Date:  3/7/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 9:00:03 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4446(GP38-2)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
HAT
Title:  HAT
Description:  The HAT heads for Humboldt with a pair of Hockey Stick SD60's. Later in the morning, these two would be on the Shoreham-SOO.
Photo Date:  3/7/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 8:58:52 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6028(SD60)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
SOO 4446
Title:  SOO 4446
Description:  The Ford Hauler tiptoes across the ancient timber trestle while enroute to hand off one, just one, auto parts car. A few hours later he will come back with 11 autoracks. Not sure if they were loaded.
Photo Date:  3/7/2009  Upload Date: 3/7/2009 8:59:28 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 4446(GP38-2)
Views:  374   Comments: 2
CP 496
Title:  CP 496
Description:  Rounding the curve with a pair of matched sets, CP 496 continues on towards Saint Paul. Notice the new trucks on the 9624.
Photo Date:  3/14/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 3:52:36 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 9624(AC44CW)
Views:  343   Comments: 1
Crazy 8's
Title:  Crazy 8's
Description:  Two GEVO's are in charge of the 293 this day.
Photo Date:  3/14/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 3:53:58 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8888(ES44AC)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
CP 490
Title:  CP 490
Description:  Two plain janes are continuing on after they were recrewed at Humboldt. The baretables on the head end will be set out at Shoreham.
Photo Date:  3/14/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 3:51:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 9622(AC44CW)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
SOO 4418
Title:  SOO 4418
Description:  Starting out the day by catching the Camden Job coming in with a pair of SOO Geeps.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:27:07 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4418(GP38-2)
Views:  288   Comments: 1
The Last
Title:  The Last
Description:  CP 4613 and 4608 (both ex Milwaukee Road) run through the siding at Cardigan West with one car. This is Transfer One's last run, abolished indefinitely.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:32:23 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4613(GP40)
Views:  412   Comments: 1
One Last Run
Title:  One Last Run
Description:  Transfer One heads back to Saint Paul empty handed, and with two Milwaukee Geep 40's. Not exactly the way to end a job that has been around for atleast 40 years (known as Transfer One) on the Soo Line.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:32:55 PM
Location:  Shoreview, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4613(GP40)
Views:  465   Comments: 2
SOO 6028
Title:  SOO 6028
Description:  Ready to head for the Loop at Shoreham with the BN Transfer. EDIT: Since this shot was taken, the CP has abolished this job.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:28:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6028(SD60)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
SOO 6058
Title:  SOO 6058
Description:  After the few famous runs on the CSX in Ohio, the SOO 6058 is resting back home at the Saint Paul shops.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:29:58 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6058(SD60M)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
DME 6091
Title:  DME 6091
Description:  Its been awhile! The last *and one of the first!* IC&E train I was able to shoot, Train 940 for Mason City, had the 6211 and this unit for power on September 1st, 2008.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:30:59 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  DME 6091(SD40-3)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
ICE 6214
Title:  ICE 6214
Description:  Another unit which I've shared history with sits on the West End of the power set. The 6214 was the NREX 5682, and was lensed by me over two and a half years ago at the BN's Northtown Yard.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/28/2009 4:31:45 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  ICE 6214(SD40-2)
Views:  339   Comments: 2
CP-BN
Title:  CP-BN
Description:  The Saint Paul transfer hauls Eastward with a short cut, enabling the crew to isolate the 6069 leaving all of the work for the SD60.
Photo Date:  4/4/2009  Upload Date: 4/6/2009 10:41:15 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 6069(SD40-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0
Bald Eagle
Title:  Bald Eagle
Description:  The Dresser slams the diamond at Bald Eagle, heading East on the former SOO Line.
Photo Date:  4/12/2009  Upload Date: 4/18/2009 1:40:54 PM
Location:  White Bear Lake, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4609(GP40)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
CP 3015
Title:  CP 3015
Description:  The last of three Geeps on the Dresser this afternoon.
Photo Date:  4/12/2009  Upload Date: 4/18/2009 1:41:24 PM
Location:  White Bear Lake, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 3015(GP38AC)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
CP 6064
Title:  CP 6064
Description:  Soldiering on, even during this economy. With the SD60's being stored, hopeful more SD40-2's will fill in.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/26/2009 7:35:42 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6064(SD40-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
CP 5747
Title:  CP 5747
Description:  Sitting off to the side with another Duece and a pair of GP38-2's. While it looks stored, the other Dash 2 was running so Im pretty sure this is still active despite the board.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:36:37 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5747(SD40-2)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
SOO 6027
Title:  SOO 6027
Description:  A strange monster nowadays, but these three are most likely stored at this point.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:37:14 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  SOO 6027(SD60)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
SOO 6042
Title:  SOO 6042
Description:  The Apple in the middle.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:37:48 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6042(SD60)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
SOO 6044
Title:  SOO 6044
Description:  Three 60's lined up, presumably for storage.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:38:42 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6044(SD60)
Views:  165   Comments: 1
CP-BN
Title:  CP-BN
Description:  The Transfer heads into the yard at Pigs eye. I really like this new set of power they are using, two SOO GP38-2's and a pair of CP Dash 2's on the other end.
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 4/23/2009 7:39:08 PM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4428(GP38-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
Dead Candy
Title:  Dead Candy
Description:  Well, besides the fact that the light was horrific, making colors quite bland, the last three SOO SD60's are indeed offline and are headed for Glenwood for storage.
Photo Date:  4/26/2009  Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:50:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8807(ES44AC)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
CP 6080
Title:  CP 6080
Description:  Two SD40-2's sit near the depot at Humboldt tied down for now. An ugly day, yes, a good consist, yes!
Photo Date:  4/26/2009  Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:51:25 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6080(SD40-2)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
CP 4525
Title:  CP 4525
Description:  Two Candy Geeps, although of a different shade, idle away a rainy Sunday at Humboldt.
Photo Date:  4/26/2009  Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:52:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 4525(GP38-2)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
CP 383
Title:  CP 383
Description:  Off the BNSF at Daytons Bluff, but originating in Saint Louis, this 383 is now headed West towards Glenwood on the Paynesville Sub. Quite a catch, foriegn power on the Paynesville is rare, not to mention a leader!
Photo Date:  4/29/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 8:59:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 8872(C40-9)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
CP 383
Title:  CP 383
Description:  Swinging off the Mississippi River bridge at Camden, Train 383 is nearing Humboldt with a nice leader under gloomy skies.
Photo Date:  4/29/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 9:00:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  NS 8872(C40-9)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
SOO 4447
Title:  SOO 4447
Description:  Two SOO Geeps take five cars back to Humboldt, and once there the cars will be set to Reciever 6 for pickup. This job was the "Camden Extra", as I believe the official bid job was abolished about a month ago.
Photo Date:  4/29/2009  Upload Date: 4/29/2009 9:00:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4447(GP38-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
CP 292
Title:  CP 292
Description:  Train 292 heads onto the BN with the 8761, 8838, and 8837 under neat cloud filled skies.
Photo Date:  5/5/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2009 7:23:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8761(ES44AC)
Views:  324   Comments: 2
SOO 900076
Title:  SOO 900076
Description:  An old warrior sits at Humboldt Yard on the rear of an CWR train, waiting to head West it seems.
Photo Date:  5/8/2009  Upload Date: 5/8/2009 7:02:27 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  195   Comments: 0
CP 291
Title:  CP 291
Description:  The crew is no doubt slightly upset with the MP15AC in the middle, meaning this one will be going reduced speed all the way to Glenwood.
Photo Date:  5/8/2009  Upload Date: 5/8/2009 7:03:53 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8819(ES44AC)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
CP 291
Title:  CP 291
Description:  Same old stuff, but a small victory with the nicer looking GEVO leading.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 10:35:07 AM
Location:  Saint Paul, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8846(ES44AC)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
CP 5919
Title:  CP 5919
Description:  With Tier 3 emissions coming in a little over 2 and a half years, how much longer will we get a chance to see these classic SD40-2's in action?
Photo Date:  5/12/2009  Upload Date: 5/13/2009 5:19:57 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 5919(SD40-2)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
CP 6049
Title:  CP 6049
Description:  The West end of Humboldt is bustling this afternoon. These two matched Dueces are flat switching while a road train waits to head West. 198 is just across the Mississippi at Shoreham as well.
Photo Date:  5/12/2009  Upload Date: 5/13/2009 5:20:29 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6049(SD40-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
CP 8829
Title:  CP 8829
Description:  Two GE's lead an unknown manifest towards Glenwood under hazy skies.
Photo Date:  5/23/2009  Upload Date: 5/23/2009 11:47:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
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Locomotives:  CP 8829(ES44AC)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Yay!
Title:  Yay!
Description:  Yes, this is what it has come to, getting excited to see an SD40-2 trailing on a road train.
Photo Date:  5/25/2009  Upload Date: 5/25/2009 5:45:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8851(ES44AC)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
CP 5749
Title:  CP 5749
Description:  A nice sight, and the fact that it is an old 57XX with chicken wire grills is the icing on the...Dash 2?
Photo Date:  5/25/2009  Upload Date: 5/25/2009 5:45:29 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 5749(SD40-2)
Views:  326   Comments: 2
SOO 2057
Title:  SOO 2057
Description:  Two sets of power lay out in the sun on a nice Saturday morning. I was a bit pissed to see the nice looking 4525 tagged, and definately not a minor one......
Photo Date:  5/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/31/2009 5:02:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Alec Holmes
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 2057(GP40)
Views:  210   Comments: 0


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