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Viewing Album:  CP 2816 & MILW 261 doubleheading Twin Cities-LaCrosse excursion
 
By:Gerry Grzyb
Dates:9/15/2007 - 9/15/2007
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Highway 61 and MILW bridges at Hastings
Title:  Highway 61 and MILW bridges at Hastings
Description:  The night of September 14 almost set a record for low temperature on this date.
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:05 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  539   Comments: 0
Amtrak 8 (Empire Builder) coming off Hastings bridge
Title:  Amtrak 8 (Empire Builder) coming off Hastings bridge
Description:  Running nearly on time, the Builder provides prelinary excitement
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:05 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 8(P42DC)
Views:  903   Comments: 0
Amtrak 8 (Empire Builder) coming off Hastings bridge
Title:  Amtrak 8 (Empire Builder) coming off Hastings bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:06 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  503   Comments: 0
Private varnish Burrard carries the markers on No. 8
Title:  Private varnish Burrard carries the markers on No. 8
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:07 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  2378   Comments: 1
CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:07 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  759   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:52 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  680   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Description:  Note bell ringing--the whistling from both was louder than I've ever heard
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:53 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  794   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:53 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  2906   Comments: 21
CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:54 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  710   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 marching into Hastings
Description:  Milwaukee orange and marroon sure look good in morning light!
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:54 PM
Location:  Hastings, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  726   Comments: 1
CP 2816 and MILW 261 stopping for water and grease
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 stopping for water and grease
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:55 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  923   Comments: 1
CP 2816 and MILW 261 stopped for water and grease
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 stopped for water and grease
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:56 PM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  698   Comments: 0
Why did the Great Blue Heron cross the track?
Title:  Why did the Great Blue Heron cross the track?
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:56 PM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  507   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:57 PM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  732   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:57 PM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  642   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:58 PM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  1269   Comments: 3
CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 coming through the S-curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:59 PM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  1296   Comments: 1
CP 2816
Title:  CP 2816
Description:  Note "blurry" rods--she's movin'!
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 4:59:59 PM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  650   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 along Hwy 61 s of Kellogg
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 along Hwy 61 s of Kellogg
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:00 PM
Location:  Kellogg, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  692   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 on a fill
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 on a fill
Description:  Gee, I'd guess about MP 315
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:01 PM
Location:  Minnesota City, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  695   Comments: 0
CP 2816 and MILW 261 on a fill
Title:  CP 2816 and MILW 261 on a fill
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:01 PM
Location:  Minnesota City, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  753   Comments: 2
The other feedwater heater-wearing Hudson in town--think Alice is jealous?
Title:  The other feedwater heater-wearing Hudson in town--think Alice is jealous?
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:02 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CBQ 4000(4-6-4)
Views:  1699   Comments: 2
Number plate and headlight
Title:  Number plate and headlight
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:03 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  625   Comments: 0
Looking down the boiler
Title:  Looking down the boiler
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:03 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  592   Comments: 0
Throttle quadrant and reverser wheel--just like the Train Simulator 2816
Title:  Throttle quadrant and reverser wheel--just like the Train Simulator 2816
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/17/2007 5:00:04 PM
Location:  La Crosse, WI
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  691   Comments: 0
Backing across the river to wye
Title:  Backing across the river to wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:09 AM
Location:  La Crescent, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  777   Comments: 0
Backing across the river to wye
Title:  Backing across the river to wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:10 AM
Location:  La Crescent, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  791   Comments: 0
BNSF unit train preparing to meet 2816
Title:  BNSF unit train preparing to meet 2816
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:10 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5966(ES44AC)
Views:  922   Comments: 0
BNSF unit train preparing to meet 2816
Title:  BNSF unit train preparing to meet 2816
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:11 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5966(ES44AC)
Views:  832   Comments: 0
But first a meet with a DM&E train
Title:  But first a meet with a DM&E train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:11 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6079(SD40-3) BNSF 5966(ES44AC)
Views:  1114   Comments: 0
Yes, it's the famed City of Huron!
Title:  Yes, it's the famed City of Huron!
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:12 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DME 6079(SD40-3) DME 6200(SD40-2)
Views:  1340   Comments: 0
2816 sez "261 wants to eat what's in the hoppers"
Title:  2816 sez "261 wants to eat what's in the hoppers"
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:13 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  683   Comments: 0
261 sez "I don't eat nothin' that comes outa no tank car!"
Title:  261 sez "I don't eat nothin' that comes outa no tank car!"
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:13 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  716   Comments: 1
Back on the main
Title:  Back on the main
Description:  In case somebody writes a story called "End of the Line for 2816?" -- hope it never happens!
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:35:58 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  688   Comments: 2
Starting to pick up speed after the meet
Title:  Starting to pick up speed after the meet
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:35:59 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  664   Comments: 0
Starting to pick up speed after the meet
Title:  Starting to pick up speed after the meet
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:35:59 AM
Location:  Dresbach, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  655   Comments: 0
Slowing again to take siding
Title:  Slowing again to take siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:00 AM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  771   Comments: 0
Creeping through the siding
Title:  Creeping through the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:01 AM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  653   Comments: 1
Creeping through the siding
Title:  Creeping through the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:01 AM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  686   Comments: 0
Time to overtake that DM&E train
Title:  Time to overtake that DM&E train
Description:  This was the third meet in the relatively short distance between La Crescent and Winona
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:02 AM
Location:  Donehower, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  731   Comments: 0
On the run again south of Winona
Title:  On the run again south of Winona
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:03 AM
Location:  Winona, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  683   Comments: 0
On the fill at twilight - 5:42 PM
Title:  On the fill at twilight - 5:42 PM
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:03 AM
Location:  Maple Springs, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  655   Comments: 1
Pulling in for one last service stop
Title:  Pulling in for one last service stop
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:04 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  621   Comments: 0
Service stop--age before beauty (?)
Title:  Service stop--age before beauty (?)
Description:  2816 was built in 1930, 261 in 1944
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:04 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  869   Comments: 0
Bartender, one more shot of Alemite for the road, please
Title:  Bartender, one more shot of Alemite for the road, please
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:05 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
Some railfans simply have to work harder--and risk neutering by rail
Title:  Some railfans simply have to work harder--and risk neutering by rail
Description:  This miniature dachshund leaped over rails taller than he was without any hesitation--all attitude!
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:06 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  553   Comments: 1
Hurry up with that younger gal--I need to run!
Title:  Hurry up with that younger gal--I need to run!
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:06 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  744   Comments: 0
It was just that kind of day
Title:  It was just that kind of day
Description:  The gods of steam were mightly pleased with us mortals, it seems
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:07 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  627   Comments: 0
Beginning the final sprint to St. Paul
Title:  Beginning the final sprint to St. Paul
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:07 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) SOO 4446(GP38-2) CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  962   Comments: 0
BOOMING exhaust off the grain elevators on both sides
Title:  BOOMING exhaust off the grain elevators on both sides
Description:  Just after the last pic, 2816's engineer really widened on her, with VERY loud results
Photo Date:  9/15/2007  Upload Date: 9/19/2007 4:36:08 AM
Location:  Red Wing, MN
Author:  Gerry Grzyb
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 4446(GP38-2) CP 2816(4-6-4) MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  1080   Comments: 0

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