Logo
 
 
12/30/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:8/1/1985 - 8/1/1985
Album Info:Minnesota Transportation Museum ran some special "Renaissance Festival" excursions over the C&NW's now-gone ex-M&StL line through the west suburbs of Minneapolis.
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
1372-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking east at now-abandoned C&NW line from MN&S overpass
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:28:17 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  401   Comments: 1
1372-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  This C&NW line is today a hiking trail.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:28:38 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  616   Comments: 0
1372-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1372-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west towards 169 overpass in Hopkins. CNW track on right is today a walking trail
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:28:59 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  364   Comments: 1
1373-01 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-01 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:29:22 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  353   Comments: 2
1373-01a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-01a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-01. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:49:50 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  193   Comments: 1
1373-02 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-02 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:50:14 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
1373-03 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-03 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:29:44 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
1373-03a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-03a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-03. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:50:37 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  454   Comments: 0
1373-04a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-04a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-04. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:51:04 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
1373-04c NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-04c NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-04. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:51:31 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
1373-05 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-05 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Note Red Owl warehouse in background. My understanding is both C&NW & GN had spurs going in there.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:30:05 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  357   Comments: 2
1373-05a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-05a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-05. Approaching Excelsior Blvd crossing, passing Red Owl warehouse.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:51:55 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
1373-06 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-06 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Note Red Owl warehouse in background. My understanding is both C&NW & GN had spurs going in there.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:30:26 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  1453   Comments: 1
1373-07 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-07 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:30:47 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
1373-07a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-07a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-07. Crossing Excelsior Blvd.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:52:18 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
1373-08 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-08 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:31:06 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  420   Comments: 1
1373-08a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-08a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-08. Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:52:42 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
1373-09 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-09 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:53:02 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
1373-10 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-10 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking East from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:53:21 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
1373-11 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:31:27 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
1373-11a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-11. Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:53:47 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
1373-11b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-11. Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:54:11 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
1373-11d NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-11d NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-11. Looking west from Shady Oak Road bridge in Hopkins. Train is heading for Chaska and Merriam Jct.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:54:37 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
1373-12 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-12 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Passing Shady Oak Lake.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:31:53 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  659   Comments: 3
1373-12a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-12a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-12. Passing Shady Oak Lake.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:55:02 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
1373-12b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-12b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-12. Passing Shady Oak Lake.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:55:28 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Roster,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
1373-13 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-13 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:32:18 PM
Location:  Hopkins, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  276   Comments: 3
1373-15 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-15 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at tower E-14
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:32:47 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  693   Comments: 4
1373-15a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-15a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-15. Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at "Tower E-14" diamond.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:47:06 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
1373-15b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-15b NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-15. Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at "Tower E-14" diamond.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:47:32 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
1373-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-16 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing the MILW Road Ortonville Sub at Tower E-14
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:33:09 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
1373-16a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-16a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-16. Crossing MILW Road Ortonville Sub. at "Tower E-14" diamond.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:48:00 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 0
1373-17 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-17 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing Eden Prairie Rd?
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:48:20 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
1373-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-18 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing Eden Prairie Rd?
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:48:42 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
1373-19 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-19 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Passing Lake Riley on now-abandoned C&NW
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:33:28 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  262   Comments: 3
1373-20 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-20 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Beginning descent on C&NW "Chaska Hill" as seen from Pioneer Trail
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:33:49 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
1373-20a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-20a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-20. Beginning descent on C&NW "Chaska Hill" as seen from Pioneer Trail.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:49:07 PM
Location:  Eden Prairie, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  320   Comments: 0
1373-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-21 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Descending "Chaska Hill" approaching the trestle over Hwy 212 heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:34:20 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
1373-21a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-21a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-21. Descending "Chaska Hill" approaching the trestle over Hwy 212 heading for Chaska.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:34:10 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
1373-22 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-22 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Descending "Chaska Hill" approaching the trestle over Hwy 212 heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:34:46 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  283   Comments: 4
1373-23 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-23 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing over Hwy 212 (now called Flying Cloud Drive) heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:35:11 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  666   Comments: 3
1373-23a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-23a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1373-23. Crossing over Hwy 212 (now called Flying Cloud Drive) heading for Chaska.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:34:33 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
1373-24 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1373-24 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Just crossed over Hwy 212 (now called Flying Cloud Drive) heading for Chaska
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:35:41 PM
Location:  Chaska, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  356   Comments: 0
1374-02 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-02 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:36:12 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  368   Comments: 2
1374-02a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-02a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1374-02.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:28:19 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
1374-04 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-04 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:36:36 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  633   Comments: 0
1374-04a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-04a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1374-04.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:28:48 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
1374-05 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-05 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:29:11 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  409   Comments: 0
1374-06 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-06 NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Crossing Minnesota River
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 1/17/2008 12:37:01 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0)
Views:  419   Comments: 0
1374-06a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Title:  1374-06a NP 328 "Renaissance Festival" excursion
Description:  Cropped copy of 1374-06. Crossing Minnesota River.
Photo Date:  8/1/1985  Upload Date: 3/25/2011 8:29:35 PM
Location:  Carver, MN
Author:  John Hill
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NP 328(4-6-0) CNW 4193(GP7R)
Views:  500   Comments: 0


Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
  Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net