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GTW 4934 and CN 9452
Title:  GTW 4934 and CN 9452
Description:  CN local approaches Depot St. as it heads southwest with 7 cars via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 3 Aug. '14. The building behind the train is Crystal Print, Inc., which receives rail service. The depot used to stand to the left, at the intersection of Depot St. and Hwy. OO. A station sign was erected after the depot was torn down, that sign stood about where the dumpster is, until the sign was removed on 29 Mar. ‘14. Train was headed back to Neenah after servicing Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  8/3/2014  Upload Date: 8/8/2014 2:16:48 AM
Location:  Little Chute, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4934(GP38-2) CN 9452(GP40-2LW)
Views:  301   Comments: 2
CN 9452 w/Marion Plywood Quartet
Title:  CN 9452 w/Marion Plywood Quartet
Description:  CN local sets out a string of cars, including 4 Marion Plywood Corp. cars, at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 17 Aug. '14. You usually encounter these cars by ones and twos, it’s kind of cool when you find this many together, GLVX 28, GLVX 30, GLVX 25 and GLVX 27.
Photo Date:  8/17/2014  Upload Date: 9/13/2014 2:51:50 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9452(GP40-2LW)
Views:  490   Comments: 0
CN 9515 and CN 9452
Title:  CN 9515 and CN 9452
Description:  A CN train approaches Towmen Rd. as it transitions from the former SOO rails to the former C&NW rails as it heads northeast at Shawano Junction, Fox Crossing, Winnebago Co., WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016) on 25 Jan. '25. This spot used to be named Fox River Junction, after several segments of the original C&NW main line 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.
Photo Date:  1/25/2025  Upload Date: 2/7/2025 9:56:31 PM
Location:  Shawano Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9515(GP40-2LW) CN 9452(GP40-2LW)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
CN 9515 and CN 9452
Title:  CN 9515 and CN 9452
Description:  A CN train crosses W. 2nd St. as it prepares to set out cars at the FV&LS (or FOXY), former CN, originally C&NW, yard at Appleton Junction, WI, on 25 Jan. '25. The train continued on to Little Chute and Kaukauna. Carter's Caboose, 1428 W. 2nd St., a small, old, rail side tavern, is partially visible to the left.
Photo Date:  1/25/2025  Upload Date: 2/7/2025 9:56:32 PM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9515(GP40-2LW) CN 9452(GP40-2LW)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local passes the former SOO depot in order to execute a run around while servicing Waupaca Foundry, Plant 1, at Waupaca, WI on Independence Day, 4 Jul. '15. This depot was built by WC in 1907 and opened in 1908; it is the 3rd WC depot at Waupaca. Passenger service ended in Jan. ‘65, but the railroad continued to use the depot until 1987. It stood vacant and decaying for many years until restoration began after it was purchased from the CN in 2004. The previous wooden depot had burned down on 5 May 1907. That 2nd depot was completed in Apr. 1881, when the original ca. 1871 depot was converted into a freight house. That original depot, then freight house, burned down in Nov. ’48. That led to the construction of the current brick freight house in early 1949, it is partially visible to the right of the locomotive.
Photo Date:  7/4/2015  Upload Date: 7/27/2015 12:24:24 AM
Location:  Waupaca, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  485   Comments: 1
Patriotic CN 9455 on Independence Day '15
Title:  Patriotic CN 9455 on Independence Day '15
Description:  A patriotic U.S. CN local crew clears Oak St./Hwy. E (formerly Guard St.) via former SOO rails as they service Waupaca Foundry, Plant 1, at Waupaca, WI on Independence Day, 4 Jul. '15. I wish could have captured a better photograph of the American flags they mounted on the cab of their locomotive today. One of the flags had become partially detached during their journey from Neenah to Waupaca, but one of the crewmembers climbed up to refasten it when they had cause to pause during their labors here. The interesting old building on the left is the remnants of the Moore-O-Matic (Chamberlain Group, Inc.) facility, a seemingly abandoned industry that received rail service at some point.
Photo Date:  7/4/2015  Upload Date: 7/5/2015 5:28:51 AM
Location:  Waupaca, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  444   Comments: 1
CN 2890, CN 9455, et. al
Title:  CN 2890, CN 9455, et. al
Description:  CN container train passes the former SOO depot as it heads northwest through Waupaca, WI on Independence Day, 4 Jul. '15. A CN local, servicing Waupaca Foundry, Plant 1, is partially visible on the right. This depot was built by WC in 1907 and opened in 1908; it is the 3rd WC depot at Waupaca. Passenger service ended in Jan. ‘65, but the railroad continued to use the depot until 1987. It stood vacant and decaying for many years until restoration began after it was purchased from the CN in 2004. The previous wooden depot had burned down on 5 May 1907. That 2nd depot was completed in Apr. 1881, when the original ca. 1871 depot was converted into a freight house. That original depot, then freight house, burned down in Nov. ’48. That led to the construction of the current brick freight house in early 1949, it is partially visible to the right of the lead locomotive.
Photo Date:  7/4/2015  Upload Date: 7/27/2015 12:24:31 AM
Location:  Waupaca, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2890(ES44AC) CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  606   Comments: 0
CN 8913, CN 8894, CN 5348, CN 9455
Title:  CN 8913, CN 8894, CN 5348, CN 9455
Description:  CN through freight waits for a local to pass on the former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 8 Jul. '15. Through freight had three locomotives, CN 8913, CN 8894, CN 5348. Local had one locomotive, CN 9455, and was heading back to Neenah after working Appleton, Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  7/8/2015  Upload Date: 8/1/2015 1:26:31 AM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 8913(SD70M-2) CN 8894(SD70M-2) CN 5348(SD40-2W) CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  763   Comments: 0
IC 3102 and CN 9455
Title:  IC 3102 and CN 9455
Description:  CN local crosses E. Newberry St. as it heads west via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 27 Jul. '15. Local was headed back to the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction after servicing eastern Appleton, Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:  7/27/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 1:55:41 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3102(GP40R) CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
IC 3102 and CN 9455
Title:  IC 3102 and CN 9455
Description:  CN local crosses the Fox River via former C&NW bridge in the Flats at Appleton, WI on 27 Jul. '15. It looks like a solitary railroad bridge from a distance, but there are actually two bridges a few feet apart. The second, nearer, one is the former MILW bridge, now sans rails. Part of the Oneida Skyline Bridge helps to frame the scene. Local was headed back to the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction after servicing eastern Appleton, Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:  7/27/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 1:55:44 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3102(GP40R) CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
CN 9455 and GTW 4912
Title:  CN 9455 and GTW 4912
Description:  After dropping their train at the far southwestern end of the yard, CN local returns to the northeastern end of the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 27 Jul. '15. Local had 2 locomotives as they returned to the yard after working Kimberly and Combined Locks, but they left IC 3102 with the rest of the train at the far end of the yard and are returning to this end with only CN 9455. It looks like GTW 4912 will be joining CN 9455 for a while. The yard office is partially visible at left.
Photo Date:  7/27/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 1:55:47 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW) GTW 4912(GP38-2)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
IC 9625, IC 3102 and CN 9455
Title:  IC 9625, IC 3102 and CN 9455
Description:  CN local makes a brief stop at the depot/yard office at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 23 Aug. '15. The local was headed back to Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, IC 9625 and IC 3102. CN 9455 in the foreground (as well as GTW 4912, hidden) are the current motive power for Appleton, Kimberly, and Combined Locks. The railroad added some shiny new signs to this neat, old shed earlier this year.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 9/25/2015 1:34:43 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 9625(GP38-2) IC 3102(GP40R) CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
GTW 4912 and CN 9455
Title:  GTW 4912 and CN 9455
Description:  CN local crosses the Fox River Navigation Canal via the former C&NW swing bridge in the Flats at Appleton, WI on 2 Sep. '15. The City has completed some selective brush cleaning along the Newberry Trail, revealing some views of the river and bridge that were not previously available. Train was headed back to the yard at Appleton Junction after working Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:  9/2/2015  Upload Date: 9/25/2015 1:35:32 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4912(GP38-2) CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  276   Comments: 1
CN 9455 and CN 9530
Title:  CN 9455 and CN 9530
Description:  CN local parallels Thilmany Rd. while servicing the Expera Specialty Solutions (originally Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co.) paper mill on the banks of the Fox River via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 25 Apr. '17. Looking east from Thilmany Rd. 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. Portions of both roads were altered or removed during the restoration of the original Thilmany mill (behind me) and the creation of its new parking lot.
Photo Date:  4/25/2017  Upload Date: 7/7/2017 3:59:54 AM
Location:  Kaukauna, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW) CN 9530(GP40-2LW)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local crosses Kaukauna St. and is about to pass behind the former Noffke Lumber facility as it heads southwest via former joint MILW/SOO rails at Menasha, WI on 14 May '17. Train is slowing to pause at Water St. in order to close the swing bridge over the Fox River Navigation Canal.
Photo Date:  5/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/12/2017 4:23:55 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local appears from behind the former Noffke Lumber facility, crosses Water St., and approaches the swing bridge over the Fox River Navigation Canal as it heads southwest via former joint MILW/SOO rails at Menasha, WI on 14 May '17.
Photo Date:  5/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/12/2017 4:24:02 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local crosses N. Lake St. (at left) as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 4 Jun. '17. Train was returning from Waupaca. Clearwater Paper Corp., formerly Kimberly-Clark’s Lakeview mill, 249 N. Lake St., Neenah, WI (physically located in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16)) is partially visible at left.
Photo Date:  6/4/2017  Upload Date: 7/12/2017 4:24:51 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
CN 9455 and IC 3138
Title:  CN 9455 and IC 3138
Description:  A CN local crosses S. Story St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 18 Jan. '18. Local was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna. The train would have been hidden behind the historic Pierce Manufacturing plant that occupied this city block from 1917 until it was razed in 2011. This plot of land has been divided into lots for Habitat for Humanity and some homes have sprung up to partially obscure the view.
Photo Date:  1/18/2018  Upload Date: 2/16/2018 2:11:28 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW) IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:  456   Comments: 1
CN 9455 and IC 3138
Title:  CN 9455 and IC 3138
Description:  CN local approaches Madison St./Hwy. N while it services Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 26 Jan. '18.
Photo Date:  1/26/2018  Upload Date: 2/17/2018 3:43:00 AM
Location:  Little Chute, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW) IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:  293   Comments: 1
CN 9455 and IC 3138
Title:  CN 9455 and IC 3138
Description:  A CN local bisects the intersection of W. Franklin St. and N. Division St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 29 Jan. '18. Hoersch Home Appliance, 218 N. Division St., has been in business since 1945 (previously known as Home Appliance Co. until at least '67). Previously located at 225 W. College Ave. ca. '50s, later located at 307 W. College Ave., until it moved to this location ca. '82.
Photo Date:  1/29/2018  Upload Date: 2/24/2018 1:56:13 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW) IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local passes the historic Dale feed mill and approaches Main St./Hwy. 96 as it heads northwest via former SOO rails on 10 Feb. '18. The street shows up as Wisconsin Ave. on the satellite map but it is historically Main St. and is listed as such on CN's signal relay case. Hwy. 96 used to be Hwy. 10, until the latter's expansion and relocation ca. '97. The Dale feed mill was built between 1889 and ‘08, when it was Northern Grain Co. By ’10 it was the Western Elevator Co., Western Grain Co. in some references. It was the Steffen’s Elevator Co. from ca. ’21 until at least ’68, it was purchased by John H. Steffens and later run by his sons. It was Dale Feed Service from ca. ’73 until at least ’81. It has been home to Earth Sense Energy Systems, Inc., since ’96. Train was headed for Waupaca.
Photo Date:  2/10/2018  Upload Date: 3/2/2018 3:06:20 AM
Location:  Dale, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  274   Comments: 2
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local approaches the west end of Blair Ave. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 25 Feb. '18. Train was headed for Waupaca.
Photo Date:  2/25/2018  Upload Date: 3/21/2018 2:16:09 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local crosses N. Lake St. as it services the large Clearwater Paper Corp. mill, historically Kimberly-Clark’s Lakeview mill via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 28 Feb. '18. Originally incorporated as Lakeside Paper Co. on 9 Nov. 1910, construction of the mill began in ’11, and paper production commenced on 12 Jun. ‘12. At some point they started to sell a large share of their book paper production to Sears, Roebuck & Co. for their catalogues. The mill was sold and re-incorporated as Lakeview Paper Co. on 9 Aug. ’20. Sears, Roebuck & Co. bought the facility ca. the mid- to late-‘20s. The mill was shut down on 1 Feb. ’29 after a boiler failure and Sears promptly sold it to the Canadian firm of Fraser Paper, Ltd. (which also produced book paper for Sears). Fraser did not hold it long, they sold it to Kimberly-Clark Corp. ca. Mar. ’29. Kimberly-Clark sold the facility to American Tissue Mills ca. Aug. ’96. The mill abruptly shut down on 6 Sep. ’01 due to American Tissue’s significant financial problems. The briefly idled mill was purchased by Cellu Tissue Corp. in ’02 and was renamed Cellu Tissue Corp. - Neenah, commonly shortened to Cellu Tissue - Neenah. Cellu Tissue Corp. was acquired by Clearwater Paper Group in ’10. The mill is a longtime rail customer, a map from 1955 shows 6 spurs to service this paper mill, now there are 2, but only this sees regular use.
Photo Date:  2/28/2018  Upload Date: 3/24/2018 4:15:36 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  238   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  CN local rests along Hwy. 41 on former C&NW rails at Snells, WI on 28 Feb. '18. Snells, formerly known as Snell’s Station or Snell’s Crossing, is now little more than a map dot in the Town of Neenah, Winnebago Co. This small, rural community once included a post office, depot, cheese factory, sawmill, school, and stockyard. Snells was located at Mile 183 on the SOO’s Trevor to Somerset line and Mile 173.1 on the C&NW’s Milwaukee to Marinette line. I do not know if each railroad had their own small depot, or if one small depot served both railroads, I suspect it was the latter. It does not look like any real remnants of the original community remain. Even the station sign, erected after the depot was removed, is gone. The former SOO main line can be seen on this side of the train.
Photo Date:  2/28/2018  Upload Date: 4/3/2018 3:04:49 AM
Location:  Snells, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO main line at Neenah, WI on 8 Mar. '18. In the background, a CN container train heads southwest via a remnant of the former C&NW main line.
Photo Date:  3/8/2018  Upload Date: 4/6/2018 2:33:22 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local crosses S. Perkins St. while traversing the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 7 May '18. The Mountable Raised Curb System with Vertical Panels (one variant of FRA approved traffic channelization devices) has been installed within the past few days as part of Appleton's quest for so-called 'Quiet Zone' status. This particular set is the FG 300 Curb System manufactured by Davidson Traffic Control Products (absorbed by Pexco, LLC in 2000).
Photo Date:  5/7/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 3:46:37 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  303   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local approaches N. Lawe St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 13 Jun. '18. The north side of the historic Tuttle Press Co. factory, 600 E. Hancock St., Appleton, WI, is partially visible at left. The first part was constructed in 1905, over the years the factory grew until it occupied the entire city block as it does now. A. F. Tuttle, founder and president, invented the first multi-color web printing press for printing tissue paper. The company was purchased by Northern Paper Mills, Green Bay, on 18 Sep. ‘29. Fox Valley Corp., nothing but a holding company, purchased it at some point prior to the mid-‘70s. It continued to operate as Tuttle Press Co. until early ‘83, when the holding company merged it with George S. Carrington Co. of Leominster, Mass., to form Artfaire. Fox Valley Corp. moved this facility’s production to one of their other subsidiaries in Tenn. around ‘90. The facility then became Sulpaco West, Inc., part of Sullivan Paper Co. in Mass. They shuttered this facility on 27 Jun. ’02, when they moved its production to one of their other facilities in Mass. For about a century the facility produced a variety of renowned specialty papers: napkins, table covers, tissue, craft paper, paper dolls, gift boxes, crepe paper and especially gift wrapping paper. There haven’t been any business signs on the building for several years, but I’ve seen Appleton Papers/Appvion trailers parked at the loading docks in the past. Some vague internet references suggest that it has also been used by Milltown Paper, Inc. in the not-too-distant past. The guard rail next to the covered hopper stands where the N. Union St. grade crossing used to be. Train was headed for Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  6/13/2018  Upload Date: 8/1/2018 4:14:17 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local approaches the Main St. overpass as it traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 13 Jun. '18. The east leg of the wye is partially visible beyond the train. The white building at right is, or was, Progressive Paper Storage, Inc. (formerly Kimberly-Clark Warehouse (K-C Warehouse)). It does not receive rail service, but it looks like there may have been a spur on the northwest side of the building in the past. Train was returning from Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna. Several of Neenah's hideous, modern edifices contaminate the skyline in the background at right (I am obviously not a fan of modern, so-called, architecture).
Photo Date:  6/13/2018  Upload Date: 8/1/2018 4:14:25 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  218   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local crosses N. Oneida St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI on 1 Jul. '18. One of the C&NW's 3 Appleton depots stood to the right, on the south (right) side of the tracks between N. Appleton St. and N. Oneida St. The downtown depot closed ca. 1958 and passenger operations were concentrated at the Appleton Junction depot. There used to be at least 5 tracks here in front of the depot, now, only 1. The historic, tan building in the background was the S. C. Shannon Co., 531 N. Morrison St., 767-779 Morrison St. in original street numbering system. The facility is currently occupied by the Appleton Area School District and Aramark Food Service. Previous occupants include General Cheese Co., Inc., ca. '58. It used to receive rail service, but has not for quite some time. The short, black metal fence guards the boundary of Oneida Heights, 525 N. Oneida St., an apartment complex for seniors. It was built upon the site of several historic, rail served industries. Train was headed back toward Neenah after working Little Chute and Kaukauna.
Photo Date:  7/1/2018  Upload Date: 10/4/2018 2:31:47 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
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CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local bisects the intersection of S. Lynndale Dr. and W. Everett St. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Appleton, WI on 1 Nov. '18. Train was headed back from Shawano. Bemis (formerly Curwood-Bemis, formerly Curwood, Inc., formerly Duralam, Inc.), 2621 W. Everett St., an active rail customer, is partially visible at left.
Photo Date:  11/1/2018  Upload Date: 11/18/2018 2:55:25 AM
Location:  Appleton, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  231   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local crosses W. 2nd St. while setting out a string of cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 8 Nov. '18. Train will soon continue on to Little Chute and Kaukauna. Carter's Caboose, 1428 W. 2nd St., a small, old, rail side tavern, stands at right. It dates to at least 1930, when it was a soft drink establishment owned by Hubert J. Merkel and August F. Brandt (Prohibition was still in effect). By ’36 it was a tavern operated by Albert Giesen, owned by Mrs. Gretchen Merkel. By ’38 it was Bob’s Tavern, still owned by Mrs. Merkel. It was the Junction Tavern from at least ’43-’71, still owned by Mrs. Merkel until at least ’60 (there were at least two different owners between ’67-’71). At some point in the ‘70s it became Pete’s Junction (possibly Palomino Pete’s Junction). It was called Netticoat Junction ca. the ‘90s (owned by Joanne M. ‘Nettie’ Nett).
Photo Date:  11/8/2018  Upload Date: 11/28/2018 3:26:46 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  189   Comments: 2
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local parallels 4th St. and crosses Appleton St. while working in the former SOO yard at Menasha, WI on 18 Jan. '19. I am rather fond of the haggard signal relay case. The facility partially visible in the background at right is currently home to Alliance Industries, 320 Appleton St. The facility was home to Menasha Mill Supply Co. from at least 1939 through the 1970s. It could be serviced by the SOO and MILW simultaneously.
Photo Date:  1/18/2019  Upload Date: 3/10/2019 4:33:27 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
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CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local approaches Racine Rd. as it heads southwest with 5 cars via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 25 Mar. '19. The road is the dividing line for this portion of the absurdly convoluted border between the City of Menasha and the pretentious Village of Fox Crossing (formerly the Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, until 14 Apr. '16). The train was in the former; I was standing in the latter. The turnout is used to service Orbis, 1320 & 1328 Earl St., (the owner of the silos at right).
Photo Date:  3/25/2019  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 1:44:11 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  451   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local approaches Racine Rd. as it heads southwest with 5 cars via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 25 Mar. '19. The road is the dividing line for this portion of the absurdly convoluted border between the City of Menasha and the pretentious Village of Fox Crossing (formerly the Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, until 14 Apr. '16). The train was in the former; I was standing in the latter. The silos at right belong to Orbis, 1320 & 1328 Earl St., (an active rail customer), the locomotive is passing the turnout.
Photo Date:  3/25/2019  Upload Date: 5/8/2019 1:44:17 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  445   Comments: 1
CN 9455
Title:  CN 9455
Description:  A CN local approaches Racine Rd. as it heads southwest via former MILW rails at Menasha, WI on 25 Mar. '19. The road is the dividing line for this portion of the absurdly convoluted border between the City of Menasha and the pretentious Village of Fox Crossing (formerly the Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, until 14 Apr. '16). The train was in the former; I was standing in the latter.
Photo Date:  3/25/2019  Upload Date: 5/12/2019 2:01:32 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 9455(GP40-2LW)
Views:  472   Comments: 1
CN Yard in Neenah, WI
Title:  CN Yard in Neenah, WI
Description:  An unusual view of the CN, former SOO, yard adjacent to Harrison St. in Neenah, WI on 21 Oct. '13. Normally this area is hidden behind several strings of cars.
Photo Date:  10/21/2013  Upload Date: 10/21/2013 11:40:23 PM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Station
Locomotives:  CN 9673(GP40-2LW) CN 9460(GP40-2LW) GTW 4620(GP9R) GTW 4934(GP38-2)
Views:  946   Comments: 0
CN 9460 and GTW 6425
Title:  CN 9460 and GTW 6425
Description:  CN local crosses Garners Creek in order to service the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 25 Oct. 13.
Photo Date:  10/25/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 4:07:06 AM
Location:  Combined Locks, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW) GTW 6425(GP40-2)
Views:  660   Comments: 2
CN 9460 and GTW 6425
Title:  CN 9460 and GTW 6425
Description:  CN local services the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 25 Oct. 13.
Photo Date:  10/25/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 4:09:26 AM
Location:  Combined Locks, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW) GTW 6425(GP40-2)
Views:  722   Comments: 0
CN 9460
Title:  CN 9460
Description:  CN 9460 idling by the depot at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 30 Nov. '13.
Photo Date:  11/30/2013  Upload Date: 12/1/2013 2:08:17 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
GTW 5936 and CN 9460
Title:  GTW 5936 and CN 9460
Description:  CN local passes the end of Blair Ave. as it heads northwest over former SOO rails in Town of Menasha, WI on 13 Dec. '13.
Photo Date:  12/13/2013  Upload Date: 12/17/2013 11:50:23 PM
Location:  Town of Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  GTW 5936(SD40-2) CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
Views:  310   Comments: 0
GTW 5936, CN 9460, CN 5785 and CN 2183
Title:  GTW 5936, CN 9460, CN 5785 and CN 2183
Description:  CN local overtakes a CN through freight as it heads northeast over former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 13 Dec. '13.
Photo Date:  12/13/2013  Upload Date: 12/17/2013 11:53:07 PM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  GTW 5936(SD40-2) CN 9460(GP40-2LW) CN 5785(SD75I) CN 2183(C40-8W)
Views:  636   Comments: 1
GTW 5936 and CN 9460
Title:  GTW 5936 and CN 9460
Description:  CN local approaches Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast over former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI on 13 Dec. '13.
Photo Date:  12/13/2013  Upload Date: 12/17/2013 11:54:14 PM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  GTW 5936(SD40-2) CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
CN 9460
Title:  CN 9460
Description:  CN 9460 waits at Mile CM 187 in the small yard, former SOO rails, behind the Clearwater Paper mill in Town of Menasha, WI on 17 Dec. '13. The mill was originally Lakeside Paper Co. but is most commonly known as Kimberly-Clark’s Lakeview Mill.
Photo Date:  12/17/2013  Upload Date: 12/18/2013 1:32:55 AM
Location:  Town of Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Winter,Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
CN 9460
Title:  CN 9460
Description:  CN local fouls De Pere St. (the current street signs have been lazily bastardized to Depere St.) as it services Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) via former SOO rails on 28 May '14. Given the number of cars, I suspect the local was returning from Manitowoc.
Photo Date:  5/28/2014  Upload Date: 6/7/2014 1:39:22 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
Views:  234   Comments: 4
CN 9460
Title:  CN 9460
Description:  CN local fouls De Pere St. (the current street signs have been lazily bastardized to Depere St.) as it services Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) via former SOO rails on 28 May '14. Given the number of cars, I suspect the local was returning from Manitowoc.
Photo Date:  5/28/2014  Upload Date: 6/7/2014 1:40:46 AM
Location:  Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
Views:  226   Comments: 7
CN 9460, CN 9673, CN 4705, IC 3102, and WC 9623
Title:  CN 9460, CN 9673, CN 4705, IC 3102, and WC 9623
Description:  CN local momentarily halts at the depot while another crew sorts cars at the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI the evening of 10 Jun. '14. Local was heading back to Neenah after working Appleton, Little Chute and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, CN 4705 and IC 3102. The other crew was using CN 9460 and CN 9673. WC 9623, RMC Typhoon Snow Blower, is on the left.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 6/12/2014 3:10:42 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Night,Yard,Station,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW) CN 9673(GP40-2LW) CN 4705(GP38-2) IC 3102(GP40R)
Views:  851   Comments: 2
CN 9460 and CN 9673
Title:  CN 9460 and CN 9673
Description:  CN local prepares to depart the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI the night of 10 Jun. '14. Train had two locomotives, CN 9460 and CN 9673.
Photo Date:  6/10/2014  Upload Date: 6/12/2014 3:12:09 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories:  RollingStock,Night,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 9460(GP40-2LW) CN 9673(GP40-2LW)
Views:  466   Comments: 1
CN 5607, CN 2122, CN 4715, and CN 9473
Title:  CN 5607, CN 2122, CN 4715, and CN 9473
Description:  CN through freight passes a halted local at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 16 May '15. Through freight had two locomotives, CN 5607 and CN 2122. Local was waiting to head for Appleton, Little Chute, and Kaukauna and had two locomotives, CN 4715 and CN 9473.
Photo Date:  5/16/2015  Upload Date: 6/8/2015 1:37:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5607(SD70I) CN 2122(C40-8) CN 4715(GP38-2) CN 9473(GP40-2LW)
Views:  734   Comments: 1
IC 3137, GTW 6228, CN 9473, CN 9601
Title:  IC 3137, GTW 6228, CN 9473, CN 9601
Description:  It seems unusual to find four locomotives parked at the CN, former C&NW, yard at Appleton Junction, WI, as seen on 2 Jun. '15. Locomotives were IC 3137 and GTW 6228 on the right, as well as CN 9473 and CN 9601 on the left. The next shift was just firing up the locomotives on the right.
Photo Date:  6/1/2015  Upload Date: 7/11/2015 2:03:56 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IC 3137(GP40R) CN 9473(GP40-2LW) CN 9601(GP40-2LW)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
CN 9473
Title:  CN 9473
Description:  CN local crosses S. Outagamie St. as it approaches the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction, WI on 5 Jun. '15. Local was returning after servicing Kimberly and Combined Locks. Nikos Gyros sits on the far side of the tracks just out of frame to the right, in case you're looking for a tasty meal while stalking this local's departure from or return to the yard.
Photo Date:  6/5/2015  Upload Date: 7/19/2015 1:58:46 AM
Location:  Appleton Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 9473(GP40-2LW)
Views:  172   Comments: 0


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