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GTW 5857 |
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A CN local crosses N. Lynndale Dr. as it heads southeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 16 Dec. '18. Local, on its way back from New London, was slowing to prepare to switch Wisconsin Building Supply, 222 N. Lilas Dr., out-of-frame to left. N. Lynndale Dr. forms part of the ridiculously convoluted border between Appleton (to left) and the Town of Grand Chute (to right). |
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12/16/2018 Upload Date: 1/9/2019 3:05:32 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5857(GP38-2) |
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GTW 5857 |
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A CN local switches Wisconsin Building Supply, 222 N. Lilas Dr., via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 16 Dec. '18. The roof of one of the lumber sheds is partially visible above the 3rd and 4th covered hoppers. Local was picking up an empty centerbeam flatcar, being coupled to the 5th covered hopper. The east end of the Marketplace Shopping Center, 2700 W. College Ave., can be seen at left. This portion is currently vacant, since WG&R Furniture moved to their new facility at the intersection of W. Wisconsin Ave. and Hwy. 41. |
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12/16/2018 Upload Date: 1/9/2019 3:05:35 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5857(GP38-2) |
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GTW 5857 |
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A CN local crosses W. College Ave. as it heads southeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 16 Dec. '18. Local was returning from New London. The old Kmart store, 2400 W. College Ave., stood on the north side of College Ave. until it was demolished in '09. It dated to at least '67; it closed in '00. Due to the ridiculously convoluted border between Appleton and the Town of Grand Chute, the train was, for the most part, in the former while I was standing in the latter. |
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12/16/2018 Upload Date: 1/11/2019 4:18:10 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5857(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 5857 |
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A CN local crosses the W. College Ave. frontage road as it heads southeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 16 Dec. '18. Local was returning from New London. The local is straddling a portion of the ridiculously convoluted border between Appleton (background) and the Town of Grand Chute (foreground). |
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12/16/2018 Upload Date: 1/11/2019 4:18:14 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5857(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 5857 |
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A CN local crosses N. Lake St. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 27 Jul. '19. Eggers Div. of VT Industries, 164 N. Lake St., an active rail customer, is in the background. Founded at Neenah, WI, in 1910 as Hardwood Products Co., construction of the facility commenced in Oct. ’10. It was renamed Hardwood Products Corp. as a result of a merger with Mississippi Veneer & Lumber Co. on 20 Apr. ’22 (the latter company was formed by the same businessmen who founded the Neenah company). Eggers Industries acquired Hardwood Products Corp. in 1965 and renamed it Eggers Hardwood Products Corp. Eggers was founded by Fred W. Eggers at Two Rivers, WI in 1884 to make wood baskets used by farmers. They later started making plywood and other wood veneer products. The name was changed to simply Eggers Industries at some point. It was acquired by Holstein, IA, based VT Industries, Inc., on 2 Oct. ’18. There used to be 3 spurs to service the facility, now there is only 1. |
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7/27/2019 Upload Date: 9/6/2019 1:50:18 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 5857(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6228 and GTW 6221 |
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CN local hauls 23 cars northeast via former SOO rails at Shawano Junction on a fog-shrouded 23 Nov. '14. Train was destined for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW mainline through Menasha and Neenah were removed and a turnout was installed here which allows the bypass of missing C&NW rails by using former SOO rails. |
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11/23/2014 Upload Date: 11/30/2014 4:40:07 AM |
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Shawano Junction, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6228(GP38-2) GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local shoves 6 cars over the former MILW rails that bisect St. Mary's Cemetery at Town of Menasha, WI on 19 Dec. '14. Local was preparing to switch Orbis, out of frame to right. |
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12/19/2014 Upload Date: 12/20/2014 2:21:28 AM |
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Town of Menasha, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruqs |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local momentarily fouls Racine Rd. in order to service Orbis, out of frame to right, via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 19 Dec. '14. The road is the dividing line for this portion of the often convoluted border between the Town of Menasha and the City of Menasha, so the locomotive and I were in the Town while most of the train was in the City. |
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12/19/2014 Upload Date: 12/20/2014 2:21:33 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local fouls Henry St. as it services Galloway Company, Inc. (out of frame to right), via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 31 Dec. '14. It seemed odd that the signals were not operating for some reason. |
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12/31/2014 Upload Date: 1/10/2015 3:00:09 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 and EJ&E 663 |
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CN local crosses Madison St./Hwy. N as it hauls 24 cars eastward via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 4 Jan. '15. Train had just finished servicing Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, and was now heading for Kaukauna. |
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1/4/2015 Upload Date: 1/11/2015 2:45:49 AM |
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Little Chute, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) EJE 663(SD38-3) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 and EJ&E 663 |
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CN local halts short of Stribley Rd. after descending the steep grade on a sharp curve from the former C&NW main line down to the banks of the Fox River in order to service Expera Specialty Solutions (formerly Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co., from 1883 until 26 Jun. '13) at Kaukauna, WI on 4 Jan. '15. |
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1/4/2015 Upload Date: 1/11/2015 2:45:53 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) EJE 663(SD38-3) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 and EJ&E 663 |
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CN local parallels Thilmany Rd. and a sharp bend in the frigid Fox River as it prepares to service Expera Specialty Solutions (formerly Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co., from 1883 until 26 Jun. '13) via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 4 Jan. '15. Until a couple of years ago, the old Thilmany mill would have loomed behind any train traversing these rails; the current, newer, mill looms out of frame to the right. |
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1/4/2015 Upload Date: 1/11/2015 2:45:57 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) EJE 663(SD38-3) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 and EJ&E 663 |
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CN local slowly crawls across the former C&NW bridge over the frigid Fox River as it prepares to service Expera Specialty Solutions mill (formerly Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co., from 1883 until 26 Jun. '13) at Kaukauna, WI on 4 Jan. '15. Railroad bridge was built by American Bridge Co. of New York in 1911. A portion of the old Thilmany mill, saved from the wrecking ball, is visible behind the locomotives. The current, newer, mill looms out of frame to the right. Kaukauna’s Veterans Memorial Bridge, the vertical lift bridge, reflects the last rays of the setting sun behind the remnants of the old mill. |
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1/4/2015 Upload Date: 1/11/2015 2:46:01 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) EJE 663(SD38-3) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6228 and GTW 6221 |
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CN local passes Milepost 214 and approaches State St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails along the backside of College Ave. at Appleton, WI on 19 Oct. '15. The large brick building behind the locomotive is Good Company, a restaurant established in 1980. The building originally housed the Marshall Paper Co., a.k.a. Marshall Bros. Wholesale Paper, founded in 1893 by Simon and Samuel G. Marshall, father and son. Samuel's brothers Louis J. and Harry M. later joined the company, whose products included wrapping paper and printing paper. It used to receive rail service, the spur was on the north side of the building. That spur crossed Richmond St. and also serviced the Marshall & Hammel Grain Elevator & Warehouse that stood where Walgreen's parking lot is now. That spur included a switchback to service J. Fountain Lumber Co., which stood north of the main line on the west side of State St., just out of frame to right. |
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10/19/2015 Upload Date: 10/25/2015 3:37:17 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
| Author: |
T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6228(GP38-2) GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 4620, GTW 6221, CN 9601 |
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CN local assembles its train of 34 cars at the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 15 May '16. I believe they were preparing to head toward Manitowoc, WI. This view would have been prevented by the dominating silhouette of the original Neenah Foundry facility, later known as Plant 1, which stood here for over ¾’s of a century. Established in 1872 as Aylward Plow Works (a.k.a. Aylward & Sons) at 120 N. Lake St., they erected a new foundry at 500 W. Winneconne Ave. in 1918 “in a rural area of southwestern Neenah.” Expanded numerous times over the years, it became Plant 1 in 1960 when Plant 2 was constructed in the then rural area at the intersection of Byrd Ave. and the aptly named Aylward St. (followed by Plant 3 in 1967). Plant 1 was closed in 1994, the owners didn’t want to spend any money to update the plant. It stood abandoned for a while and was eventually demolished. |
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5/15/2016 Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:36:52 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 4620(GP9R) GTW 6221(GP38-2) CN 9601(GP40-2LW) |
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| Title: |
GTW 4620, GTW 6221, CN 9601 |
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CN local parallels 4th St. and approaches De Pere St. (the current street signs have been lazily bastardized to Depere St.) as it traverses the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI with 34 cars on 15 May '16. I believe they were headed for Manitowoc, WI. The sun's location was less-than-ideal, but I wanted to capture a train with 3 locomotives in this yard because it doesn't seem to happen very often. |
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5/15/2016 Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:37:13 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 4620(GP9R) GTW 6221(GP38-2) CN 9601(GP40-2LW) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local parallels the Fox River Navigation Canal as it shoves past the junction with the former joint MILW/SOO rails via former C&NW rails at Menasha, WI on 5 Jun. '16. The defunct Menasha Utilities plant, purchased by Simply Incredible Foods in Jun. '14, is on the right. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:18 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local crosses the North Channel (Menasha Channel) of the Fox River as it approaches Garfield Ave. via former C&NW rails at Menasha, WI on 5 Jun. '16. It would pass the remnants of the Neenah-Menasha yard on its way to service Neenah Paper. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:22 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local pauses behind Neenah Paper on a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. The crew will open the gate and pull onto the bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River in order to service the paper mill. Some sections of the former main line have been removed, but other sections remain to facilitate rail service to several industries. This section ends about 50 feet south of the bridge. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:26 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local pulls onto the former C&NW bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River in order to service the Neenah Paper mill at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. This is a remnant of the former main line. Some sections have been removed, but others remain to facilitate rail service to several industries. This section ends about 50 feet south of the bridge. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:29 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local services Neenah Paper via the former C&NW bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. This is a remnant of the former main line. Some sections have been removed, but others remain to facilitate rail service to several industries. This section ends about 50 feet south of the bridge. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:33 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local services Neenah Paper via the former C&NW bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. This is a remnant of the former main line. Some sections have been removed, but others remain to facilitate rail service to several industries. This section ends about 50 feet south of the bridge. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:37 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local services Neenah Paper via the former C&NW bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. This is a remnant of the former main line. Some sections have been removed, but others remain to facilitate rail service to several industries. This section ends about 50 feet south of the bridge. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:40 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6221 and C&NW Neenah-Menasha, WI Depot |
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CN local passes the former C&NW Neenah-Menasha depot as it backs through the remnants of the C&NW Neenah-Menasha yard at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. The depot was built in 1893 to replace the original ca. 1861 depot. It was restored in 1994 and is currently home to Gries Architectural Group, Inc., and Sturtevant & Associates, LLC, an insurance firm. While quite rusty, the metal C&NW sign still adorns the trackside gable above the arched window. The original C&NW Neenah depot, built ca. 1861, was located near Galloway Co., 601 S Commercial St. The depot was later moved behind the Jersild Knitting Co., 333 N. Commercial St (about 400-500 feet out of frame to the left). It was razed after new depot was completed. The border between the Twin Cities of Neenah and Menasha bisects the yard about 200 feet north of the depot, out of frame to the right. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:44 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6221 |
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CN local approaches Garfield Ave. as it backs through the remnants of the C&NW Neenah-Menasha yard at Menasha, WI on 5 Jun. '16. The border between the Twin Cities of Neenah and Menasha bisects the yard about 200 feet north of the depot, out of frame to the left. The defunct Menasha Utilities plant, purchased by Simply Incredible Foods in Jun. '14, dominates the background. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:47 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6221 and MILW Neenah, WI Depot |
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CN local clears High St., backs past the former MILW depot, and crosses W. Forest Ave. as it heads southwest via the former joint MILW/SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. The depot was built by Milwaukee & Northern in 1882 and is home to the Neenah-Menasha Model Railroad Club. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:50 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6221 |
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CN local clears W. Forest Ave. and parallels River St. as it backs southwest via the former joint MILW/SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 5 Jun. '16. The corporate headquarters of Plexus, 1 Plexus Way, Neenah, WI 54956, is partially visible in the background. It stands on the site of the former P. H. Glatfelter Co. paper mill, which stood here for 135 years, the oldest part of the original mill was constructed in 1874. Glatfelter purchased the mill from Bergstrom Paper Co. in 1979. Bergstrom had purchased the mill, originally Winnebago Paper, in 1904. Glatfelter moved the jobs to Ohio in June 2006, the mill stood idle for about two years until it was torn down, demolition was completed in May 2009. |
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6/5/2016 Upload Date: 7/4/2016 12:38:54 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6221(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN local crosses Elgin St. via former GB&W rails while working at Howard, WI on 12 Aug. '16. |
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8/12/2016 Upload Date: 9/6/2016 1:30:52 AM |
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Howard, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN local heads southeast through the remnants of the former GB&W Norwood yard at Green Bay, WI on 12 Aug. '16. |
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8/12/2016 Upload Date: 9/6/2016 1:30:56 AM |
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Green Bay, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN local crosses S. Broadway St. as it transitions from the former GB&W rails to the former C&NW main line at Green Bay, WI on 12 Aug. '16. |
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8/12/2016 Upload Date: 9/6/2016 1:30:58 AM |
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Green Bay, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN mixed freight crosses Medina Junction Rd. and approaches the junction with the former C&NW right-of-way, now the Wiouwash State Trail, as it speeds northwest via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 2 Apr. '17. Train was headed for Waupaca. |
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4/2/2017 Upload Date: 5/20/2017 3:25:05 AM |
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Medina Junction, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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CN local approaches Plover Rd./Hwy. 54 as it heads south with 20-some cars vic former GB&W rails at Biron, WI, on 4 Jul. '17. Train was headed back toward the yard after servicing Catalyst Paper, Biron Mill. The large paper mill would be visible about a mile beyond the train if it weren't for the trees. Historically Consolidated Papers, Inc., Biron Div., it was founded on 14 Dec. 1892 as the Grand Rapids Pulp & Paper Co. |
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7/4/2017 Upload Date: 9/3/2017 2:02:21 AM |
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Biron, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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CN local crosses Plover Rd./Hwy. 54 as it heads sowth with 20-some cars via former GB&W rails at Biron, WI, on 4 Jul. '17. Train was headed back toward the yard after servicing Catalyst Paper, Biron Mill. The large paper mill stands about a mile to the north (right). Historically Consolidated Papers, Inc., Biron Div., it was founded on 14 Dec. 1892 as the Grand Rapids Pulp & Paper Co. |
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7/4/2017 Upload Date: 9/3/2017 2:02:24 AM |
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Biron, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226 and CN 9530 |
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A CN local appears from behind an old, seemingly idle, industrial facility (partially visible at right) as it heads northeast via former C&NW rail at Appleton, WI on 4 Mar. '18. I haven’t found much information about the facility's current or former occupants. Earthkote International, Inc. is one previous occupant and there is a small Miller Electric sign on the southwest wall. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, GTW 6226 and CN 9530. |
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3/4/2018 Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:33:10 AM |
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Appleton, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) CN 9530(GP40-2LW) |
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GTW 6226 |
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CN local has just finished servicing Bemis (formerly Curwood, Inc.) via a remnant of the former C&NW main line at Neenah, WI on 17 Mar. ’18. The former SOO main line, also in use by CN, is in the foreground. |
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3/17/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:20 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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CN 3105, GECX 2038, GTW 6226 |
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A CN container train passes a halted local as it parallels Harrison St. and approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 17 Mar. '18. Container train had two locomotives, CN 3105 and GECX 2038. Local had one locomotive, GTW 6226. |
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3/17/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:23 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 3105(ET44AC) GECX 2038(ET44AC) GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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A CN local parallels Milwaukee St. and approaches 7th St. as it heads north via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 19 Mar. '18. Train was headed for LSC Communications, Inc. (formerly RR Donnelley, originally Banta Corp.). Dura-Fibre, LLC, is partially visible behind the locomotive. Organized as the National Tractor & Machinery Co. at Chicago in 1916 (some references state ’18). They reorganized as the Uncle Sam Tractor and Machinery Co. ca. Mar. ’18 and moved to Menasha, WI ca. Feb. ‘19. They constructed a new 60’ x 125’ factory and 25’ x 40’ office building at 344 6th St. and erected 2 additions in ’20, with further expansion in ’22. The company reorganized as Wisconsin Automotive Corp. ca. ’23 in order to add automobiles to its line of products, particularly the Harris Six. They went out of business sometime between ’24 and ’28. The Neenah Shoe Co. occupied the plant in ’28. The Wisconsin Container Corp. was organized ca. ’31 to manufacture solid fiber and corrugated containers at this facility. The company was acquired by Menasha Corp. ca. ’69 and became their Solid Fibre Division. On 8 Feb. ’73, Menasha Corp. was granted a trademark for their “Grain-tainer” fiberboard grain doors for boxcars, but I’m not positive if they were made here or at another Menasha Corp. facility. Menasha Corp. sold the facility in ’04 and the name was changed to Dura-Fibre at some point. |
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3/19/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:26 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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CN local crosses the former joint MILW/SOO bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River at Neenah, WI on 19 Mar. '18. As you can see, construction of the new pedestrian bridge is nearing completion. The new bridge is part of Neenah and Menasha's Loop-the-Lake project to connect existing recreational trails in the Twin Cities. A similar bridge over the North Channel (Menasha Channel) is nearing completion in Menasha. I'm looking forward to utilizing the new trail sections, but I will miss the once panoramic view of this railroad bridge. The Menasha bridge will not be as close to the railroad bridge and will provide a view heretofore only attainable with a boat. |
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3/19/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:13:29 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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CN local approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Mar. '18. The former SOO rails are in the foreground. |
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3/21/2018 Upload Date: 4/19/2018 4:36:31 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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A CN local crosses W. Prospect Ave., the border between the Town of Grand Chute, Outagamie Co., WI and Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI until 14 Apr. '16), as it heads southwest via former SOO rails on 27 Mar. '18. Train was headed back to Neenah from Shawano. |
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3/27/2018 Upload Date: 4/23/2018 3:25:59 AM |
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Grand Chute Township, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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A CN local parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) as it returns to the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 10 Aug. '18. In the background, a container train approaches the W. Bell St. overpass. Container train had two locomotives, CN 2259 and CN 2156. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background at left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about half-a-mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. The silo of American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., an active rail customer, is visible in the background, near the center of the photograph. A remnant of the former C&NW main line can be seen at far left, on the other side of the clump of trees. |
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8/10/2018 Upload Date: 10/20/2018 2:40:50 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 |
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A CN local parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) as it returns to the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 10 Aug. '18. The covered hoppers spotted next to the silos at left are for Bemis (formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible in the background toward the right. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about half-a-mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. A remnant of the former C&NW main line can be seen to the left. |
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8/10/2018 Upload Date: 10/20/2018 2:41:01 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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| Title: |
GTW 6226 |
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A CN local parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) as it returns to the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 10 Aug. '18. The facility in the background is Bemis (formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave., an active rail customer. A remnant of the former C&NW main line can be seen on the far side of the local. |
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8/10/2018 Upload Date: 10/20/2018 2:41:09 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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CN 4721, GTW 6226, WC 16 |
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An interesting CN local parallels Pacific St. as it heads south via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 12 Aug. '18. Train consisted of two locomotives and a caboose. I was thrilled to espy WC 16 bringing up the rear of the consist. It was awesome to see a former MILW caboose on former MILW rails, and it isn't very often that I get to watch a caboose in a moving train. The 9th St. grade crossing is in the background. |
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8/12/2018 Upload Date: 10/21/2018 2:10:49 AM |
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Menasha, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 4721(GP38-2) GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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CN 4721, GTW 6226 |
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A CN local crosses the former joint MILW/SOO bridge over the South Channel (Neenah Channel) of the Fox River at Neenah, WI on 12 Aug. '18. This was my first encounter with a train here since the new Loop-the-Lake bridge opened to the public (the ribbon cutting ceremony for this and the similar bridge in Menasha was held 23 Jun. '18). The pair of new bridges are part of Neenah and Menasha's Loop-the-Lake project to connect existing recreational trails in the Twin Cities. This new view of the railroad bridge is interesting, but I will miss the once panoramic view of this bridge from the river bank. The Neenah-Menasha YMCA, Island Shores Retirement Community, N. Commercial St. Bridge, and Neenah Paper mill (an active rail customer) are visible in the background to the right. |
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8/12/2018 Upload Date: 10/21/2018 2:11:01 AM |
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Neenah, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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CN 4721(GP38-2) GTW 6226(GP38-2) |
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GTW 6226 and CN 9530 |
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A CN local crosses Thilmany Rd. and traverses the former C&NW bridge over the Fox River as it services the Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Sep. '18. Founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883, it became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in ‘89 after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners and renamed it. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. The original Thilmany facility stood just out-of-frame to the left, until the majority of it was destroyed in 2013. The oldest part of that complex (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) was saved and restored to house the Kaukauna Library and some offices. The bridge was built by American Bridge Co. of New York in 1911. |
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9/26/2018 Upload Date: 11/7/2018 2:15:44 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) CN 9530(GP40-2LW) |
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GTW 6226 and CN 9530 |
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A CN local traverses the former C&NW bridge over the Fox River as it services the Expera Specialty Solutions (originally Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co.) paper mill (out-of-frame to the left) at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Sep. '18. The bridge was built by American Bridge Co. of New York in 1911. |
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9/26/2018 Upload Date: 11/7/2018 2:15:58 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) CN 9530(GP40-2LW) |
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GTW 6226 and CN 9530 |
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A CN local parallels Thilmany Rd. and the Fox River as it services the Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Sep. '18. The train was too long to fit the switchback to be shoved into the mill's stub yard all at once. Five or six woodchip gondolas can be seen parked on the grade leading up to the main line for now. Founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883, it became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in ‘89 after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners and renamed it. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. Looking southeast from Thilmany Rd. (I presume). It should be labeled Stribley Rd., but it appears that the remnants of Stribley Rd. and Thilmany Rd. will now just be referred to as the latter (at least there are not any street signs to indicate otherwise). Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the destruction of the majority of the original Thilmany complex and simultaneous restoration of the oldest part of that facility (the Eagle Paper & Flouring Mill) in 2013 (out-of-frame to the right). |
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9/26/2018 Upload Date: 11/7/2018 2:16:21 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) CN 9530(GP40-2LW) |
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GTW 6226 and CN 9530 |
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A CN local services the Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Sep. '18. The mill's Model RK330 G4 Mobile Railcar Mover will soon extract a cut of cars which will be taken away by the local. The train was too long to fit the switchback to be shoved into the mill's stub yard all at once. Five or six woodchip gondolas can be seen parked on the grade leading up to the main line for now. The turnout in the foreground has been partially dismantled. To the right, a new turnout has been assembled next to the one it will soon replace. Founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883, it became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in ‘89 after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners and renamed it. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. |
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9/26/2018 Upload Date: 11/7/2018 2:16:37 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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GTW 6226(GP38-2) CN 9530(GP40-2LW) |
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GTW 6226 and CN 9530 |
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A CN local services the Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 26 Sep. '18. The train was too long to fit the switchback to be shoved into the mill's stub yard all at once. Five or six woodchip gondolas can be seen parked on the grade leading up to the main line for now. Founded as the American Pulp & Paper Co. in 1883, it became Thilmany Pulp & Paper Co. in ‘89 after Oscar Thilmany bought out his partners and renamed it. It became Expera Specialty Solutions on 26 Jun. 2013, after KPS Capital Partners, LP, acquired it and Wausau Specialty Papers. |
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9/26/2018 Upload Date: 11/7/2018 2:16:58 AM |
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Kaukauna, WI |
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T. P. Bruss |
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