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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 |
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128 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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152 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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198 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080821004 New switch components being readied for assembly at BNSF CTC Coon Creek on Staples Sub. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:12:51 PM |
Location: |
Coon Rapids, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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80 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080821005 New switch panel awaits installation at BNSF CTC Coon Creek on Staples Sub. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/21/2008 Upload Date: 8/23/2008 12:13:43 PM |
Location: |
Coon Rapids, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Yard,Track |
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197 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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179 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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116 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
89 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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80 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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70 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
85 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
73 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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62 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
134 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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154 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
222 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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137 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
354 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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114 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
111 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
175 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
171 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
97 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
154 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
158 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
66 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
117 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
138 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
357 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
127 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080911017 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:52:15 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
148 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
080911021 BNSF Mississippi River East bridge project on Wayzata Sub. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/11/2008 Upload Date: 9/12/2008 11:52:36 AM |
Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
Author: |
John Hill |
Categories: |
Bridge,Track |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
148 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
72 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Views: |
152 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
150 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
135 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
236 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
62 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
123 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
56 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
142 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
82 Comments: 0 |
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