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CN 2598 and PRLX 211 (ex-BNSF, ex-ATSF) |
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A CN container train approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2598 and PRLX 211 (former BNSF, former ATSF). I don’t get to see Warbonnets very often. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 loom in the background. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. I am curious to learn where the two new turnouts (stacked in pieces between the tracks) will be installed. The former SOO main line is in the foreground. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:33:17 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 2598(C44-9W) PRLX 211(SD75M) |
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| Title: |
CN 2598 and PRLX 211 (ex-BNSF, ex-ATSF) |
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A CN container train approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2598 and PRLX 211 (former BNSF, former ATSF). I don’t get to see Warbonnets very often. The former SOO main line, also in use by CN, is in the foreground. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:33:19 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 2598(C44-9W) PRLX 211(SD75M) |
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| Title: |
CN 9455 |
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A CN local passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO main line at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. In the background, a CN container train heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:33:22 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 9455(GP40-2LW) |
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BNSF 7211, et al. |
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A pair of out-of-town visitors lead a through freight toward N. Lake St. as they head northwest via CN, former SOO, rails at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. Train was headed toward Green Bay and had two locomotives, BNSF 7211 and BNSF x206. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:33:25 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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BNSF 7211(ES44DC) |
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BNSF 7211, et al. |
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A pair of visitors from out-of-town lead a through freight toward N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via CN, former SOO, rails at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. Train was headed toward Green Bay and had two locomotives, BNSF 7211 and BNSF x206. The former Lieber Lumber facility is partially visible at right. Part of that facility is used as a warehouse by somebody, the office/retail building is currently home to the Valley Academy for the Arts. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:06 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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BNSF 7211(ES44DC) |
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| Title: |
CN 2947, et al. |
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Just as one CN through freight was about to clear N. Lake St., another one rounded the curve to approach the same grade crossing while headed northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. Train on the left was headed toward Green Bay. The train on the right was headed for Stevens Point and had two locomotives, CN 2947 and CREX 1504. I enjoy watching trains, so I was thrilled to see the second triangle of light round the curve. I am nearly certain that most of the motorists idling away at the grade crossing did not share my enthusiasm. The former Lieber Lumber facility is partially visible at right. Part of that facility is used as a warehouse by somebody, the office/retail building is currently home to the Valley Academy for the Arts. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:11 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 2947(ES44AC) |
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CN 2947, et al. |
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A CN through freight approaches N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 2947 and CREX 1504. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:14 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 2947(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
CREX 1504, et al. |
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A CN through freight crosses N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. This train was headed for Stevens Point and had two locomotives, CN 2947 and CREX 1504. The tail end of a train headed toward Green Bay can be seen ahead of it. The spur at left leads to Eggers Industries, an active rail customer. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:17 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CREX 1504(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6228 |
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A CN through freight clears N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. A local, led by GTW 6228, waits in a small ancillary yard behind Clearwater Paper Corp., formerly Kimberly-Clark’s Lakeview mill, an active rail customer. The spur at left leads to Eggers Industries, an active rail customer. |
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3/8/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:20 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6228(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 4927, et al. |
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A CN local passes the north end of S. Fairview St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 10 Mar. '18. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, GTW 4927 and CN 9455. |
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3/10/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:23 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 4927(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
CSX 5228 and NS 8143 |
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An interesting pair of foreigners lead a unit train of two-bay covered hoppers through the Rat River Wildlife Area toward Medina Junction Rd. as they head northwest via CN, former SOO, rails at Medina Junction, WI on 10 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CSX 5228 and NS 8143. This scene looks odd without the interesting, old telephone poles that stood along the far side of the tracks for 146 years, until they were removed between 4 and 18 Sep. '17. |
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3/10/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:28 AM |
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Medina Junction, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CSX 5228(ES44DC) NS 8143(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
CSX 5228 and NS 8143 |
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An interesting pair of foreigners lead a unit train of two-bay covered hoppers through the Rat River Wildlife Area toward Medina Junction Rd. as they head northwest via CN, former SOO, rails at Medina Junction, WI on 10 Mar. '18. This scene looks odd without the interesting, old telephone poles that stood along the far side of the tracks for 146 years, until they were removed between 4 and 18 Sep. '17. |
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3/10/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:15 AM |
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Medina Junction, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CSX 5228(ES44DC) NS 8143(ES44AC) |
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| Title: |
CN 3112 and CN 3073 |
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A CN container train traverses the Rat River Wildlife Area and approaches Medina Junction Rd. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 10 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3112 and CN 3073. About five or six cars back, the train is crossing the junction with the former C&NW right-of-way, now the Wiouwash State Trail. |
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3/10/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:31 AM |
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Medina Junction, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 3112(ET44AC) CN 3073(ET44AC) |
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| Title: |
CN 2549 and CN 5780 |
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CN through freight passes a farm field and approaches Hwy. GG as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 11 Mar. '18. The former C&NW right-of-way is about 75' beyond the train. |
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3/11/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:34 AM |
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Town of Vinland, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 2549(C44-9W) CN 5780(SD75I) |
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CN 2632 and CN 8816 |
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CN container train passes the remnants of an old farmstead and approaches Sherman Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 11 Mar. '18. The string of old, single crossarm telephone poles at left run along the former C&NW right-of-way. |
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3/11/2018 Upload Date: 4/12/2018 2:09:37 AM |
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Town of Vinland, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 2632(C44-9W) CN 8816(SD70M-2) |
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| Title: |
WSOR 101 |
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WSOR 101 rests near the depot in the former MILW yard at Horicon, WI on 13 Mar. '18. I realize the photograph is substandard in quality, but this is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to see this remarkable machine in person, so I’m posting it anyway. |
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3/13/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:30:42 AM |
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Horicon, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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WSOR 101(E9A) |
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| Title: |
WSOR 101, WAMX 4223, et al. |
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WSOR freight approaches WSOR 101, former MILW 202A or 32A, and the depot as it pulls into the former MILW yard at Horicon, WI on 13 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, WAMX 4223 and WAMX 4182. I realize the photograph is substandard in quality, but this is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to see this remarkable machine in person, so I’m posting it anyway. |
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3/13/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:30:49 AM |
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Horicon, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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WSOR 101(E9A) WAMX 4223(SD40M-2) |
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| Title: |
BNSF 6999 and BNSF 6598 |
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A colorful pair of foreigners lead a through freight southeast via CP, former MILW, rails at Watertown, WI on 13 Mar. '18. Train was approaching the bridge over W. Main St./Hwy. 19 and had two locomotives, BNSF 6999 and BNSF 6598. The cars at left are part of a local working nearby. |
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3/13/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:30:54 AM |
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Watertown, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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BNSF 6999(ES44C4) BNSF 6598(ES44C4) |
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BNSF 6999 and BNSF 6598 |
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A colorful pair of foreigners lead a through freight southeast via CP, former MILW, rails at Watertown, WI on 13 Mar. '18. Train was crossing the bridge over W. Main St./Hwy. 19 and had two locomotives, BNSF 6999 and BNSF 6598. |
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3/13/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:30:58 AM |
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Watertown, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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BNSF 6999(ES44C4) BNSF 6598(ES44C4) |
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| Title: |
CP 3025 |
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A CP local crosses S. Church St./Bus. 26 as it heads southeast via former MILW rails at Watertown, WI on 13 Mar. '18. |
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3/13/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:31:02 AM |
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Watertown, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CP 3025(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
CN 8904 and GECX 9497 |
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CN container train approaches Dixie Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Town of Vinland, Winnebago Co., WI on 15 Mar. '18. |
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3/15/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:31:06 AM |
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Town of Vinland, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 8904(SD70M-2) GECX 9497(C41-8W) |
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| Title: |
GTW 5812 |
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CN local crosses Milwaukee St. as it heads west via former joint MILW/SOO rails at Menasha, WI on 16 Mar. '18. The tank car partially visible at right marks the approximate location of a turnout which allowed each road to continue to their separate, but adjacent, yards. The lines converged again at the east end of the yards to continue jointly to Hilbert. |
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3/16/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:31:10 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5812(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 5812 |
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CN local bisects St. Mary's Cemetery as it shoves four cars northeastward via former MILW rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 16 Mar. '18. Train was preparing to service LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.). |
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3/16/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:31:13 AM |
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Fox Crossing, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5812(GP38-2) |
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GTW 5812 |
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CN local bisects St. Mary's Cemetery and approaches Racine Rd. as it shoves four cars northeastward via former MILW rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 16 Mar. '18. Train was preparing to service LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.). |
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3/16/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:31:17 AM |
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Fox Crossing, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5812(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 5812 |
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CN local traverses the east leg of the wye and approaches the Main St. overpass at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 16 Mar. '18. Train was returning from Menasha and points beyond. The north leg of the wye is hidden behind the mound of dirt at left and is partially visible at right. |
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3/16/2018 Upload Date: 4/16/2018 3:31:21 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5812(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN local has just finished servicing Bemis (formerly Curwood, Inc.) via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 17 Mar. ’18. The former SOO main line, also in use by CN, is in the foreground. |
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3/17/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:20 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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CN 3105, GECX 2038, GTW 6226 |
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A CN container train passes a halted local as it parallels Harrison St. and approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 17 Mar. '18. Container train had two locomotives, CN 3105 and GECX 2038. Local had one locomotive, GTW 6226. |
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3/17/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:23 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 3105(ET44AC) GECX 2038(ET44AC) GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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A CN local parallels Milwaukee St. and approaches 7th St. as it heads north via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 19 Mar. '18. Train was headed for LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.). Dura-Fibre, LLC, is partially visible behind the locomotive. Organized as the National Tractor & Machinery Co. at Chicago in 1916 (some references state ’18). They reorganized as the Uncle Sam Tractor and Machinery Co. ca. Mar. ’18 and moved to Menasha, WI ca. Feb. ‘19. They constructed a new 60’ x 125’ factory and 25’ x 40’ office building at 344 6th St. and erected 2 additions in ’20, with further expansion in ’22. The company reorganized as Wisconsin Automotive Corp. ca. ’23 in order to add automobiles to its line of products, particularly the Harris Six. They went out of business sometime between ’24 and ’28. The Neenah Shoe Co. occupied the plant in ’28. The Wisconsin Container Corp. was organized ca. ’31 to manufacture solid fiber and corrugated containers at this facility. The company was acquired by Menasha Corp. ca. ’69 and became their Solid Fibre Division. On 8 Feb. ’73, Menasha Corp. was granted a trademark for their “Grain-tainer” fiberboard grain doors for boxcars, but I’m not positive if they were made here or at another Menasha Corp. facility. Menasha Corp. sold the facility in ’04 and the name was changed to Dura-Fibre at some point. |
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3/19/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:26 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN local crosses the former joint MILW/SOO bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River at Neenah, WI on 19 Mar. '18. As you can see, construction of the new pedestrian bridge is nearing completion. The new bridge is part of Neenah and Menasha's Loop-the-Lake project to connect existing recreational trails in the Twin Cities. A similar bridge over the North Channel (Menasha Channel) is nearing completion in Menasha. I'm looking forward to utilizing the new trail sections, but I will miss the once panoramic view of this railroad bridge. The Menasha bridge will not be as close to the railroad bridge and will provide a view heretofore only attainable with a boat. |
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3/19/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:29 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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