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Viewing Album: 2008 Twin Cities Trackwork Projects

By:	The Slidebroker image by John Hill
Dates:	4/3/2008 - 4/3/2008

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080417001 BNSF signal work at new "Stadium" junction on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080417001 BNSF signal work at new "Stadium" junction on Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	4/17/2008 Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:16:46 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	163 Comments: 0

080417002 BNSF signal work at Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080417002 BNSF signal work at Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	4/17/2008 Upload Date: 4/18/2008 11:17:05 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	221 Comments: 0

080430006 Transitional (temporary) track changes begin at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th

Title:	080430006 Transitional (temporary) track changes begin at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:	St. Paul Sub. main cut and re-attached to new second mainline (reconstructed South Runner). Old South Runner cut and re-attached to Transfer One track
Photo Date:	4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:56:10 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	244 Comments: 0

080430031 New cantilever signal bridge installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080430031 New cantilever signal bridge installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:
Photo Date:	4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:57:06 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	89 Comments: 0

080430032 New cantilever signal bridge installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080430032 New cantilever signal bridge installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:
Photo Date:	4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:57:27 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	73 Comments: 0

080430037 New shop building going up at BNSF Northtown diesel shop area

Title:	080430037 New shop building going up at BNSF Northtown diesel shop area
Description:
Photo Date:	4/30/2008 Upload Date: 5/1/2008 11:58:20 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	119 Comments: 0

080505001 New Northstar depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080505001 New Northstar depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Forms for concrete work behng fabricated
Photo Date:	5/5/2008 Upload Date: 5/6/2008 12:45:03 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:	393313 Comments: 0

080505002 Northstar depot site on BNSF Wayzbta Sub.

Title:	080505002 Northstar depot site on BNSF Wayzbta Sub.
Description:	Excavation and forms for concrete work being fabricated. Track with fence in middle will apparently become depot runaround.
Photo Date:	5/5/2008 Upload Date: 5/6/2008 12:45:20 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:	110 Comments: 0

080508002 New mainline crossover switches being installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080508002 New mainline crossover switches being installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	44th is being converted from single-double track junction to double main with double crossovers.
Photo Date:	5/8/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 8:35:19 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	124 Comments: 0

080508004 New mainline crossover switches being installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080508004 New mainline crossover switches being installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	44th is being converted from single-double track junction to double main with double crossovers. "S-Curve" will eventually be straightened.
Photo Date:	5/8/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 8:35:40 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	153 Comments: 0

080508010 new switch panel awaits installation at BNSF CTC Harrison Street

Title:	080508010 new switch panel awaits installation at BNSF CTC Harrison Street
Description:	136 Lb rail, #20 frog
Photo Date:	5/8/2008 Upload Date: 5/8/2008 8:36:19 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Track
Locomotives:
Views:	229 Comments: 0

080515002 Realignment continues on BNSF mainline at Northtown CTC 35th

Title:	080515002 Realignment continues on BNSF mainline at Northtown CTC 35th
Description:	Presumably former Midway Sub. main is now Main 2, former St. Paul Sub main ties into former South Runner, soon to become Main 1
Photo Date:	5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:52:20 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	229 Comments: 0

080515004 New insulated rail joint installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th.

Title:	080515004 New insulated rail joint installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th.
Description:	Rail joint is for new CTC crossover. Note temporary dual (redundant) rail bonds bypass the insulator until the trackwork is actually done
Photo Date:	5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:54:14 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	349 Comments: 0

080515007 New righthand mainline crossover switch has been installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080515007 New righthand mainline crossover switch has been installed at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	New second mainline (Reconstructed South Runner) still not in service yet.
Photo Date:	5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:55:03 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	220 Comments: 0

080515013 New lefthand mainline crossover has been installed north of the bridge at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080515013 New lefthand mainline crossover has been installed north of the bridge at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	Upcoming work will cut mainline "S-curve" and reconnect to straight routes. Workers under umbrella in foreground appear to be installing an insulated rail joint.
Photo Date:	5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:58:43 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	258 Comments: 0

080515014 New lefthand mainline crossover has been installed north of the bridge at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080515014 New lefthand mainline crossover has been installed north of the bridge at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	Upcoming work will cut mainline "S-curve" and reconnect to straight routes.
Photo Date:	5/15/2008 Upload Date: 5/15/2008 8:59:02 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	167 Comments: 0

Nat Malen photo of recent mainline realignment at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	Nat Malen photo of recent mainline realignment at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	Former main 2 at left is now severed and only accesses Water Works spur. Former Main 1 is cut and spliced to Main 2. Former South Runner is spliced to Main 1.
Photo Date:	5/24/2008 Upload Date: 5/27/2008 7:40:38 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	Nat Malen
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	172 Comments: 0

080528002 Northstar Depot foundations begin to appear at Stadium site on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080528002 Northstar Depot foundations begin to appear at Stadium site on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:14:37 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	175 Comments: 0

080528004 At Northstar Depot site, excavation is underway for new trackage adjacent to BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080528004 At Northstar Depot site, excavation is underway for new trackage adjacent to BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:15:40 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	168 Comments: 0

080528006 Old Main Street bridge span has been removed over BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080528006 Old Main Street bridge span has been removed over BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:16:22 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	210 Comments: 0

080528011 At BNSF Northtown CTC 35th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads turned to side

Title:	080528011 At BNSF Northtown CTC 35th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads turned to side
Description:	Grove Yard switcher waits in the distance
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:17:32 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:	BNSF 2719(GP39-2)
Views:	335 Comments: 0

080528015 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and temporary rail bonds on inslulated joints have been cut

Title:	080528015 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and temporary rail bonds on inslulated joints have been cut
Description:
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:18:39 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	158 Comments: 0

080528016 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads have been turned to the side

Title:	080528016 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads have been turned to the side
Description:
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:19:32 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	144 Comments: 0

080528020 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new crossover switches are installed but linkages not fully hooked up yet

Title:	080528020 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new crossover switches are installed but linkages not fully hooked up yet
Description:
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:21:13 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	173 Comments: 0

080528022 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads have been turned to the side

Title:	080528022 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new signals have been cut in and old signal heads have been turned to the side
Description:	Left signal head (formerly Main 2) is still active to control mainline access from Water Works Spur
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:20:07 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	158 Comments: 0

080528024 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new crossover switches are installed but linkages not fully hooked up yet

Title:	080528024 At BNSF Northtown CTC 44th, new crossover switches are installed but linkages not fully hooked up yet
Description:	Note what looks like temporary "Pot" signals beyond new crossover. Meanwhile, a section of old Main 2 has been snipped out, perhaps to clear site of new permanent signal bridge?
Photo Date:	5/28/2008 Upload Date: 5/29/2008 12:23:23 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	218 Comments: 0

080531001 Track reconstruction at the Hump Bypass tunnel at BNSF Northtown Yard

Title:	080531001 Track reconstruction at the Hump Bypass tunnel at BNSF Northtown Yard
Description:
Photo Date:	5/31/2008 Upload Date: 6/1/2008 3:03:28 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Tunnel,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	178 Comments: 0

080531021 New concrete north signal foundation is in place at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th crossovers

Title:	080531021 New concrete north signal foundation is in place at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th crossovers
Description:	Being smack-dab in the middle of recently closed Main 2 required a section of track to be snipped out.
Photo Date:	5/31/2008 Upload Date: 6/1/2008 3:05:37 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	176 Comments: 0

080603001 New signal bridge goes up at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th

Title:	080603001 New signal bridge goes up at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th
Description:	A chunk of mainline rail has been snipped out apparently for a replacement insulated joint
Photo Date:	6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:43:59 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	259 Comments: 0

080603002 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled

Title:	080603002 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled
Description:	Workers are removing now-unused former Main 1 signal heads. Old main 2 heads still used by Water Works spur
Photo Date:	6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:44:59 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	175 Comments: 0

080603003 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled

Title:	080603003 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled
Description:	Workers are removing now-unused former Main 1 signal heads. Old main 2 heads still used by Water Works spur
Photo Date:	6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:45:16 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	154 Comments: 0

080603004 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled

Title:	080603004 Old signal bridge at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th begins getting disassembled
Description:	Workers are removing now-unused former Main 1 signal heads. Old main 2 heads still used by Water Works spur
Photo Date:	6/3/2008 Upload Date: 6/4/2008 11:45:34 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	171 Comments: 0

080604003 New signal at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th for Grove Yard lead

Title:	080604003 New signal at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th for Grove Yard lead
Description:	Old "Searchlight" mast has already been removed
Photo Date:	6/4/2008 Upload Date: 6/7/2008 1:31:08 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	95 Comments: 0

080604009 New "Pot" signal has been installed for Grove spur at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th

Title:	080604009 New "Pot" signal has been installed for Grove spur at BNSF Northtown CTC 35th
Description:	Located directly below Saint Anthony Parkway bridge
Photo Date:	6/4/2008 Upload Date: 6/7/2008 1:31:59 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	93 Comments: 0

080604011 New and old cantilever signal bridges at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080604011 New and old cantilever signal bridges at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:
Photo Date:	6/4/2008 Upload Date: 6/7/2008 1:32:40 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	150 Comments: 0

080606002 New crossover and signals at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080606002 New crossover and signals at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:	Diverging crossover route looks lined and surfaced now. Severed stub of old Main 2 has been slightly realigned, perhaps to serve as hotbox/MOW spur?
Photo Date:	6/6/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 5:16:16 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	136 Comments: 0

080606003 New crossover and (are those temporary pot signals?) at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080606003 New crossover and (are those temporary pot signals?) at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:
Photo Date:	6/6/2008 Upload Date: 6/9/2008 5:16:36 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	113 Comments: 0

080613036 Construcoion of new Main Street bridge over BNSF Wayzata Sub. involves re-using old abutments. Also Mississippi River bridge span has had some planking removed for upcoming rehab (or replacement?) work

Title:	080613036 Construcoion of new Main Street bridge over BNSF Wayzata Sub. involves re-using old abutments. Also Mississippi River bridge span has had some planking removed for upcoming rehab (or replacement?) work
Description:
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:57:35 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Bridge,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	156 Comments: 0

080613005 At BNSF Northtown's revised CTC 35th junction, new signs say "Begin MT 2-3"

Title:	080613005 At BNSF Northtown's revised CTC 35th junction, new signs say "Begin MT 2-3"
Description:	Old signal bridge in distance has been stripped and awaits removal
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:53:26 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	160 Comments: 0

080613010 At BNSF Northtown's revised "603" crossover at CTC 35th, new pot signals and signs denote a short new CTC "Islund" on the Transfer 1 lead

Title:	080613010 At BNSF Northtown's revised "603" crossover at CTC 35th, new pot signals and signs denote a short new CTC "Islund" on the Transfer 1 lead
Description:
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:55:39 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Signal,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	181 Comments: 0

080613039 New grade crossing on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at W. Island Ave on Nicollet Island

Title:	080613039 New grade crossing on BNSF Wayzata Sub. at W. Island Ave on Nicollet Island
Description:
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:59:13 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Track
Locomotives:
Views:	141 Comments: 0

080613040 At BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub., new switch is being assembled prior to installation using old Wayzata Sub. main as a work table

Title:	080613040 At BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub., new switch is being assembled prior to installation using old Wayzata Sub. main as a work table
Description:
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 12:01:06 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Track
Locomotives:
Views:	145 Comments: 0

080613001 Multi-throw linkages are now hooked up on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th

Title:	080613001 Multi-throw linkages are now hooked up on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown CTC 44th
Description:
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 11:51:30 AM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	123 Comments: 0

080613042 Detail view of new switch at BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080613042 Detail view of new switch at BNSF Stadium Jct. on Wayzata Sub.
Description:
Photo Date:	6/13/2008 Upload Date: 6/14/2008 12:02:51 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Track
Locomotives:
Views:	112 Comments: 0

080614001 Northstar Stadium depot site looking west along BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080614001 Northstar Stadium depot site looking west along BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Seen from Royalston bridge, note stockpile of ribbionrail on left, fresh excavation of roadbed near center, and former Holden Street mainline signals still in use for new relocated main
Photo Date:	6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/16/2008 12:03:02 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Station,Signal,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	99 Comments: 0

080614003 Stadium construction covers new BNSF mainline on Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080614003 Stadium construction covers new BNSF mainline on Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Seen from 7th Street bridge looking northeast
Photo Date:	6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/16/2008 12:04:12 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Track
Locomotives:
Views:	88 Comments: 0

080614013 New switch panels await installation and some new ribborail track is under construction near BNSF CTC Van Buren and MILW 261 shop

Title:	080614013 New switch panels await installation and some new ribborail track is under construction near BNSF CTC Van Buren and MILW 261 shop
Description:	MILW 261's fire is lit for upcoming BNSF "Employee Appreciation" special
Photo Date:	6/14/2008 Upload Date: 6/16/2008 12:08:43 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:	MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:	331 Comments: 0

080615055 Northstar Stadium depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub.

Title:	080615055 Northstar Stadium depot site on BNSF Wayzata Sub.
Description:	Booking toward Washington Ave from 3rd Street No. bridge
Photo Date:	6/15/2008 Upload Date: 6/17/2008 5:00:13 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	88 Comments: 0

080624007 Completed high-speed switch with linkage hooked up at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th

Title:	080624007 Completed high-speed switch with linkage hooked up at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th
Description:
Photo Date:	6/24/2008 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:53:33 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	140 Comments: 0

080624009 Crew does finishing touches on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th

Title:	080624009 Crew does finishing touches on new high-speed switch at BNSF Northtown Yard CTC 44th
Description:	Main 2 may have gotten a once-over run with the ballast regulator
Photo Date:	6/24/2008 Upload Date: 6/25/2008 2:54:28 PM
Location:	Minneapolis, MN
Author:	John Hill
Categories:	Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:	154 Comments: 0

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