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Viewing Album:  WSOR Madison Subdivision
 
By:Andre Wehrle
Dates:8/21/2006 - 5/24/2024
Album Info:This former Milwaukee Road line was one of several radiating out of the Capital City to be put up for abandonment by the bankrupt carrier in the 1980s, despite the fact that it connected south-central Wisconsin's two largest cities. Along with several of the others, it was rescued by the state DOT and the multi-county Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission and operated by short line Wisconsin & Calumet until WICT's takeover by the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, which today operates the line as the Madison Subdivision. It serves as the main line of the WSOR's Southern Division, ferrying traffic north from Janesville bound for points on the branch lines out of Madison, and bringing traffic back from the branches and the Canadian Pacific's line from Portage to Janesville and the outside world. There is also considerable on-line traffic generated in the communities of McFarland, Stoughton, Edgerton, and Milton Junction. Union Pacific ballast trains to and from the quarry at Rock Springs on the Reedsburg line operated in the summers until 2011. The line was upgraded to continuous welded rail in 2010-11 after two major derailments in 2007 contributed to its being slow-ordered to 10 MPH.
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CCBX 72836 as the end of the train comes into view
Title:  CCBX 72836 as the end of the train comes into view
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:21:39 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  71   Comments: 0
Another block of tankers brings up the rear
Title:  Another block of tankers brings up the rear
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:24:12 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  144   Comments: 0
The second re-route of the day comes into view passing through LaFollette Park
Title:  The second re-route of the day comes into view passing through LaFollette Park
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:26:46 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9633(AC44CW)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
CP 9633 leads the detour at a leisurely pace in the evening light
Title:  CP 9633 leads the detour at a leisurely pace in the evening light
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:28:57 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9633(AC44CW)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
CP 9633 rounds the bend and blasts its horn for Williams Drive
Title:  CP 9633 rounds the bend and blasts its horn for Williams Drive
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:29:42 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9633(AC44CW)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
CP 9633 crossing Williams Drive
Title:  CP 9633 crossing Williams Drive
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:33:04 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9633(AC44CW)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
CP 9543 trails 9633 "Elephant style" on the re-route
Title:  CP 9543 trails 9633 "Elephant style" on the re-route
Description:  This engine has been spotted by my dad in its "native" territory.
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:39:27 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  CP 9543(AC44CW)
Views:  329   Comments: 0
CP 9633 heading toward downtown
Title:  CP 9633 heading toward downtown
Description:  The crew still has a good two hours before they even reach Janesville.
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/16/2008 11:36:05 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9633(AC44CW) CP 9543(AC44CW)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
FTTX 970574
Title:  FTTX 970574
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:20:49 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
NS 487461
Title:  NS 487461
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:21:56 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  59   Comments: 0
DME 51184
Title:  DME 51184
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:22:54 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
QGRY 85241
Title:  QGRY 85241
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:25:06 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
TR 405327
Title:  TR 405327
Description:  You see rolling stock with reporting marks for the tiny Tomahawk Railway in northern Wisconsin more often than you'd expect. They probably have more rolling stock than trackage to fit it all.
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:26:09 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
LW 9002
Title:  LW 9002
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:27:38 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  116   Comments: 0
DRGW 330069 in GONX paint
Title:  DRGW 330069 in GONX paint
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:29:29 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  106   Comments: 0
CNW 350106
Title:  CNW 350106
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:32:14 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
DRGW 330093 also painted for RailGon
Title:  DRGW 330093 also painted for RailGon
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:34:37 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
NS 170135 without its cover
Title:  NS 170135 without its cover
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:36:00 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
CSX 496951 brings up the rear of the long CP detour
Title:  CSX 496951 brings up the rear of the long CP detour
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/16/2008  Upload Date: 6/19/2008 11:37:50 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
UP 9446 piloting a CP detour over Door Creek Rd.
Title:  UP 9446 piloting a CP detour over Door Creek Rd.
Description:  Some CP detours from Portage have started taking the UP Harvard Subdivision once they get to Janesville, and these require a UP lead locomotive due to UP's fudged-up cab signaling system.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:08:12 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W) CP 9512(AC44CW)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
UP 9446 paralleling Door Creek Rd.
Title:  UP 9446 paralleling Door Creek Rd.
Description:  In previous years these engines frequented the Madison Sub on a semi-regular basis as power for the UP rock trains. With those jobs not running yet this year, this is becoming a rare sight.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:10:55 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
CP 9512 & GCFX 3101 2nd & 3rd units on the UP-led CP detour
Title:  CP 9512 & GCFX 3101 2nd & 3rd units on the UP-led CP detour
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:12:36 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9512(AC44CW) GCFX 3101(SD40-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 0
GCFX 3101 (part of current batch of power leased by the CP)
Title:  GCFX 3101 (part of current batch of power leased by the CP)
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:15:26 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GCFX 3101(SD40-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
SOO 6054 & CP 8523 round out the colorful 5-unit consist
Title:  SOO 6054 & CP 8523 round out the colorful 5-unit consist
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:17:57 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6054(SD60) CP 8523(AC44CW)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
CP 8523 follows four others
Title:  CP 8523 follows four others
Description:  Looking at this picture of 8523 with the one of 2nd unit 9512 yields a typical representation of the "Dual Flag" AC4400's comparative dinginess vs. the generally cleaner "Golden Beaver" units.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:19:34 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  CP 8523(AC44CW)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
The Madison Sub gets SOOed
Title:  The Madison Sub gets SOOed
Description:  This line left the MILW fold before the old CMSTP&P was taken over by the Soo Line...now, 22 years later SOO power cruises these rails nevertheless.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:25:06 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  SOO 6054(SD60)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
MPLI 818555 with TCWR 173545 ex-CNW
Title:  MPLI 818555 with TCWR 173545 ex-CNW
Description:  Most of these ex-C&NW covered hoppers found their way to other railroads or leasing companies around the Midwest, so they are still a fairly common sight.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:26:17 AM
Location:  McFarland, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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UP 9446 crosses an unsually high and turbulent Lake Kegonsa river outlet
Title:  UP 9446 crosses an unsually high and turbulent Lake Kegonsa river outlet
Description:  If it was morning, this shot would be a Contributor's Pick.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:28:38 AM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
CP 9512 on the bridge over the Yahara River's exit from Lake Kegonsa
Title:  CP 9512 on the bridge over the Yahara River's exit from Lake Kegonsa
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:29:35 AM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9512(AC44CW)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
GCFX 3101
Title:  GCFX 3101
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 12:33:47 AM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GCFX 3101(SD40-2)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
UP 9446 passing the old passenger depot with the CP detour train
Title:  UP 9446 passing the old passenger depot with the CP detour train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 8:23:25 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
UP 9446 crossing Main St.
Title:  UP 9446 crossing Main St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 8:57:30 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Jim Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
UP 9446 splits the Main St. crossing signals
Title:  UP 9446 splits the Main St. crossing signals
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 8:58:31 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
SOO 6054 up close as it passes the old freight depot
Title:  SOO 6054 up close as it passes the old freight depot
Description:  That's my father and fellow railfan Jim snapping his shots on the right.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/23/2008 9:03:05 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Locomotives:  SOO 6054(SD60)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
SHPX 221613 brings up the rear of the detour train
Title:  SHPX 221613 brings up the rear of the detour train
Description:  Note foamer-motion camera on the lower right.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:01:33 PM
Location:  Stoughton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
Edgerton Railscape 1
Title:  Edgerton Railscape 1
Description:  While waiting for the detour to reach Edgerton, I found this nice view from along Spencer Street from which many of the historic buildings and rail-served industries of downtown Edgerton are visible.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:08:23 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  132   Comments: 0
Edgerton Railscape 2
Title:  Edgerton Railscape 2
Description:  A slightly closer view. The leftmost spur dead ends just beyond where the empty centerbeam is parked. The middle track is a siding that continues across Catlin and Main Streets, and the right-hand track is the main.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:10:43 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  149   Comments: 0
UP 9446 parked just short of Dallman Road
Title:  UP 9446 parked just short of Dallman Road
Description:  After waiting in Edgerton for over an hour, we backtracked some to find the train sitting at the last grade crossing before town awaiting a new crew.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:15:37 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
UP 9446 idling near Dallman Road
Title:  UP 9446 idling near Dallman Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:18:30 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 1
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 1
Description:  One of the sidings near the depot was chock-full of maintenance of way equipment.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:30:31 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 2
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:39:36 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  107   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 3
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 5:46:14 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 4
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 4
Description:  A wide shot of the pieces of equipment in the last two shots.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:01:01 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 5 - Kershaw Tie Crane #062
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 5 - Kershaw Tie Crane #062
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:06:13 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 6 - Kershaw Tie Crane #061
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 6 - Kershaw Tie Crane #061
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:08:01 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  147   Comments: 0
WSOR MoW Equipment 7
Title:  WSOR MoW Equipment 7
Description:  The last three MoW machines on the siding.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:09:08 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
SWITCH STAND!
Title:  SWITCH STAND!
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:25:23 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
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Views:  111   Comments: 0
UP 9446 rounds the bend approaching the High St. crossing
Title:  UP 9446 rounds the bend approaching the High St. crossing
Description:  With a fresh crew finally on board, the UP-piloted CP detour resumes its journey south/east.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:27:44 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Jim Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
UP 9446 approaching High St.
Title:  UP 9446 approaching High St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:39:15 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
UP 9446 starting to cross High St.
Title:  UP 9446 starting to cross High St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 7/12/2008 6:43:09 PM
Location:  Edgerton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9446(C41-8W)
Views:  292   Comments: 0

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