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Great Northetn steam engine 2-8-8-0 at Mpls Jct MN in 1947
Title:  Great Northetn steam engine 2-8-8-0 at Mpls Jct MN in 1947
Description:  Normally assigned to the GN iron range division the large articulated engines came through Mpls Jct MN in winter months when great lakep froze to run freights on Willmar GN division. Note the GN coaling towers at Mpls Jct MN. Horsepower around 6,300 and could haul 200 loaded ore car trains at 14,000 tons without aid. This N3 class articulated ran between Allouez and Hibbing ore mines. Steam lasted thru the fall of 1957 on the GN. Mpls Jct has a wye to turn these large engines, and the wye remains on the BNSF today.
Photo Date:  6/15/1947  Upload Date: 5/13/2023 11:39:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  GN 2005(2-8-8-0)
Views:  1525   Comments: 0
Great Northern Mpls MN yard UofM Dinkytown - Gopher passenger
Title:  Great Northern Mpls MN yard UofM Dinkytown - Gopher passenger
Description:  The GN gophers is headed past Dinkytown MN eastbount passenger main, just cleared stone arch bridge, headed for St Paul. The main GN MPls yards are to back right, very large. To the right crossings are the M&STL grain yards.
Photo Date:  11/5/1965  Upload Date: 2/9/2024 12:29:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  709   Comments: 0
NP pass train Mpls depot 1967.
Title:  NP pass train Mpls depot 1967.
Description:  A yard behind Mpls MN depot as an NP pass train prepares to enter depot. The Monte Carlo steakhouse now where the yard is today. Yard all gone.
Photo Date:  12/8/1967  Upload Date: 2/26/2023 7:05:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  769   Comments: 0
GN 208
Title:  GN 208
Description:  SW 1500 became BN 308 then BNSF 3454
Photo Date:  5/30/1968  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:20:13 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Larry Russell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GN 208(SW1500)
Views:  778   Comments: 0
GN 423 @ Minneapolis Junction
Title:  GN 423 @ Minneapolis Junction
Description:  Date unknown
Photo Date:  6/1/1969  Upload Date: 5/3/2010 3:17:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Mike Cunningham
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  GN 423(SD45)
Views:  2899   Comments: 2
CB&Q yards St Paul MN 1969
Title:  CB&Q yards St Paul MN 1969
Description:  From a public overlook - the CB&Q and Milw Road yards in 1969 - still remain today - CB&Q to the left - Milw Road Hump to the right, double east west main down the middle - you can take this photo today from the overlook - Today its - CP Rail to right - BNSF to the left
Photo Date:  7/12/1969  Upload Date: 2/13/2024 2:48:06 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  406   Comments: 0
NP 858
Title:  NP 858
Description:  New to NP an RS-3 $858, passed to BN as 4082. Retired by BN in 1978. Solt and scrapped by Simon & Sons, Tacoma WA. from the colle tion of Frank Sparly. Photographer is unknown abd date is approximate.
Photo Date:  7/31/1970  Upload Date: 10/19/2023 8:57:59 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Mark Davies
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NP 858(RS3)
Views:  660   Comments: 0
BN 1
Title:  BN 1
Description:  Taken at Minneapolis Junction on an unknown date, this NW2 started out as GN 5302 then 102 before being absorbed into the BN fleet as 450. It was rebuilt in March 1975 as number 1. hotographer is unknown.
Photo Date:  8/31/1976  Upload Date: 10/4/2023 8:51:20 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BN 1(NW2R)
Views:  629   Comments: 0
BN 17
Title:  BN 17
Description:  Heater Car 17 awaits the call for business train service at Minneapolis in 1978.
Photo Date:  7/9/1978  Upload Date: 8/3/2021 3:17:26 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  James Sponholz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BN 17(Heater Car)
Views:  969   Comments: 0
Milw Road F9A - Southtown Mpls MN engine house SE Mpls 1984
Title:  Milw Road F9A - Southtown Mpls MN engine house SE Mpls 1984
Description:  Milw Rd stored older units at Mpls MN SE southtown engine house by mid 1980s
Photo Date:  7/19/1983  Upload Date: 2/14/2024 2:50:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  335   Comments: 0
BN 1938
Title:  BN 1938
Description:  New to Northern Pacific as 359, this GP9 survived to enter the BNSF fleet as 1629. Lovely fresh coat of Cascade Green.
Photo Date:  7/1/1984  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 12:15:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Mark Davies
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BN 1938(GP9)
Views:  502   Comments: 0
DLMX 4219 + AMTK 170
Title:  DLMX 4219 + AMTK 170
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2022 11:40:36 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4) AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  533   Comments: 0
MILW 800862 (Super Dome) 1
Title:  MILW 800862 (Super Dome) 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 11/7/2025 7:23:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
NSRX 2450, 3101 + NYC 3
Title:  NSRX 2450, 3101 + NYC 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 6/24/2014 12:42:48 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  1146   Comments: 0
NSRX 800040 Infront
Title:  NSRX 800040 Infront
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/20/2023 10:22:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  481   Comments: 0
SP 4449 + AMTK 170
Title:  SP 4449 + AMTK 170
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 1/6/2014 11:45:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4) AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  703   Comments: 0
SP 4449, AMTK 170 & 16 Other Cars
Title:  SP 4449, AMTK 170 & 16 Other Cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 7/22/2014 9:08:56 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4) AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  2128   Comments: 0
SP 4449, DLMX 4219 + AMTK 170
Title:  SP 4449, DLMX 4219 + AMTK 170
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/12/2021 11:25:01 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4) AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  613   Comments: 1
SP 4449 + DLMX 4219 Behind
Title:  SP 4449 + DLMX 4219 Behind
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/15/2022 9:54:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4) AMTK 170(P42DC)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
SP 4449, DLMX 4219, MILW 250002, Me & My Mom
Title:  SP 4449, DLMX 4219, MILW 250002, Me & My Mom
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 10/8/2014 8:37:11 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  992   Comments: 0
SP 4449
Title:  SP 4449
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/9/2009  Upload Date: 9/19/2013 10:00:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  SP 4449(4-8-4)
Views:  453   Comments: 1
MILW 250002 + CEFX 96441
Title:  MILW 250002 + CEFX 96441
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/4/2010  Upload Date: 7/1/2015 12:22:26 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  752   Comments: 0
MILW 250002 with 261's Tender
Title:  MILW 250002 with 261's Tender
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2011  Upload Date: 4/16/2014 8:15:56 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  694   Comments: 0
MILW 250002 + CN 15002
Title:  MILW 250002 + CN 15002
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2011  Upload Date: 11/17/2018 8:53:31 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  626   Comments: 0
MRLX 800748 (Golden Sand)
Title:  MRLX 800748 (Golden Sand)
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2011  Upload Date: 3/14/2016 10:08:50 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  533   Comments: 0
Great Northern SDP40 Osceola WI 2023  - restored for public passenger trips
Title:  Great Northern SDP40 Osceola WI 2023 - restored for public passenger trips
Description:  A restored Great Northern SDP40 in 2023 train rides Osceola WI to the public. GN got these to modernize the Empire Builder, two could do the work of four F7 units. BN and BNSF used these on freights thru like 2017.
Photo Date:  9/30/2011  Upload Date: 2/18/2024 8:05:39 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  454   Comments: 0
CN 15002, MILW 261 Tender + 250002 Cloudy Day
Title:  CN 15002, MILW 261 Tender + 250002 Cloudy Day
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 6/9/2024 1:54:08 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  466   Comments: 0
MILW 250002 + Tender Cloudy Day
Title:  MILW 250002 + Tender Cloudy Day
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2025 7:35:40 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 0
MILW 261 Tender, 250002 + CN 15002
Title:  MILW 261 Tender, 250002 + CN 15002
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/2012  Upload Date: 9/23/2022 10:07:44 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  616   Comments: 0
MILW 250002 + 261's Shops
Title:  MILW 250002 + 261's Shops
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2012  Upload Date: 11/3/2025 10:04:45 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  128   Comments: 0
BNSF 9263
Title:  BNSF 9263
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 4/2/2019 11:45:48 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 9263(SD70ACe)
Views:  545   Comments: 1
BNSF 9263
Title:  BNSF 9263
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 7/14/2024 11:08:23 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 9263(SD70ACe)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
COLX 6018
Title:  COLX 6018
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 5/24/2022 10:32:46 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 9263(SD70ACe)
Views:  512   Comments: 0
COLX 4183 loaded with Coal
Title:  COLX 4183 loaded with Coal
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 2/18/2016 1:00:03 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  315   Comments: 0
COLX 4589 loaded also with Coal
Title:  COLX 4589 loaded also with Coal
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/16/2012  Upload Date: 2/18/2016 1:00:23 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  286   Comments: 0
CN 15002 + MILW Coaches
Title:  CN 15002 + MILW Coaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 10/6/2023 11:13:17 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  565   Comments: 0
MILW 261 Tender with 3 Doors open
Title:  MILW 261 Tender with 3 Doors open
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/30/2013  Upload Date: 7/21/2023 9:27:33 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
NSRX 800098, 800608 + CN 15002
Title:  NSRX 800098, 800608 + CN 15002
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/27/2013  Upload Date: 2/3/2014 10:00:01 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  966   Comments: 0
261 Business End
Title:  261 Business End
Description:  The main piston and connecting rod assebmly of Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 6/24/2013 11:13:10 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  458   Comments: 1
261 Main Driver
Title:  261 Main Driver
Description:  This is the center of the main 8 driving wheels on Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 6/24/2013 11:21:35 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  459   Comments: 0
261 Steaming UP & Ready to Leave
Title:  261 Steaming UP & Ready to Leave
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261 Steaming up for Duluth
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 6/25/2013 8:19:14 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  863   Comments: 0
261 Coming Home
Title:  261 Coming Home
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261 steaming up at its home location in Minneapolis
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 6/24/2013 11:06:30 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  838   Comments: 2
Milwaukee Road 261 Moving
Title:  Milwaukee Road 261 Moving
Description:  Milwakuee Road 261 coming into the yard
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 6/25/2013 8:48:34 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  603   Comments: 0
Amtrak 17
Title:  Amtrak 17
Description:  Amtrack 17 pulling 261 consist into the yard
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 6/25/2013 8:49:43 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
MILW 250002 in the Mainline
Title:  MILW 250002 in the Mainline
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 1/1/2024 9:20:42 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
MILW 261 in the Siding Sunset
Title:  MILW 261 in the Siding Sunset
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 11:34:02 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
MILW 261 Tender Right Side Behind
Title:  MILW 261 Tender Right Side Behind
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/19/2023 12:08:48 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  309   Comments: 0
ATMK 17 with 14 Passenger Cars
Title:  ATMK 17 with 14 Passenger Cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/22/2014 9:08:28 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  1904   Comments: 0
MILW 250002 Infront of the Shops
Title:  MILW 250002 Infront of the Shops
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 10/15/2025 10:04:24 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  122   Comments: 0
NSRX 1938 in 261's Shed
Title:  NSRX 1938 in 261's Shed
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2013  Upload Date: 2/17/2014 10:58:11 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  605   Comments: 0


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