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CN 3000 and CN 3030
Title:  CN 3000 and CN 3030
Description:  A CN unit train of autoracks parallels Hwy. 41 and approaches the Hwy. G overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Snells, WI on 17 May '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. 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 C&NW rails run parallel on other side of the train. The facility at left has an indoor spur, but I don't know if it is currently used.
Photo Date:  5/17/2018  Upload Date: 6/30/2018 3:29:11 AM
Location:  Snells, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3000(ET44AC) CN 3030(ET44AC)
Views:  506   Comments: 0
CN 3001
Title:  CN 3001
Description:  CN unit train of tank cars, petroleum crude oil according to the DOT placards, passes the Hwy. 41 overpass and approaches Ehlers Rd. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 17 Jun. '17. Train kad three locomotives CN 2909 and CN 2907 pulling as well as CN 3001 pushing.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 2:46:21 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3001(ET44AC)
Views:  302   Comments: 1
CN 3001
Title:  CN 3001
Description:  A CN container train parallels Harrison St. as it heads southwest past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 6 Jun. '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 2868 pulling as well as CN 3001 pushing.
Photo Date:  6/6/2020  Upload Date: 10/26/2020 2:41:51 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3001(ET44AC)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
CN 3034 and CN 3002
Title:  CN 3034 and CN 3002
Description:  A CN container train crosses over from the former SOO rails to the former C&NW rails as it heads southwest at Neenah, WI on 30 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3034 and CN 3002. Components for a new turnout rest at left. Given that the sun light was neutral, I was hoping to photograph a train approaching Kampo Rd. from the northeast on the main line, for a change. That angle wouldn't be much good on a sunny afternoon, when I am usually over this way. I positioned myself here when I noticed a train approaching, only to be foiled once again by the crafty crew members of the CN (who decided to cross over to the passing siding instead).
Photo Date:  3/30/2018  Upload Date: 4/23/2018 3:26:11 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3002(ET44AC) CN 3034(ET44AC)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
CN 3002
Title:  CN 3002
Description:  A CN container train crosses Kampo Rd. and approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at Neenah, WI on 30 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3034 and CN 3002. The siding at left is used to service Neenah's Southpark Industrial Center.
Photo Date:  3/30/2018  Upload Date: 4/27/2018 3:33:52 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3002(ET44AC)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
CN 2877 and CN 3002
Title:  CN 2877 and CN 3002
Description:  A CN through freight crosses N. Lake St., as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 18 Apr. '19. The former Lieber Lumber facility is partially visible at right. Part of that facility is used as a warehouse by somebody, the office/retail building is currently home to the Valley Academy for the Arts, 139 N. Lake St.
Photo Date:  4/18/2019  Upload Date: 6/10/2019 2:08:12 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2877(ES44AC) CN 3002(ET44AC)
Views:  305   Comments: 1
CN 3002
Title:  CN 3002
Description:  A CN container train parallels Hwy. 41 as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Snells, WI on 8 Dec. '19. Snells is now little more than a map dot in the Town of Neenah, Winnebago Co. A Post Office was established on 4 May 1876, originally called Snell’s Station, sometimes referred to as Snell’s Crossing. This once small, rural community included a depot, cheese factory, sawmill, school, and stockyard. It does not look like any substantial remnants of the community remain, even the station sign, erected after the depot was removed, is gone (it is not a station on the current CN system map). Train had two locomotives, CN 3210 pulling and CN 3002 pushing. The through freight at left rests upon a remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding. I was trying to duplicate the view in an awesome photograph on this site which was recently chosen as an Editor's Pick, http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2749619. The contributor (very deserving of the red ribbon) has labeled the location as Minneapolis, but I agree with one of the commenters who believes that the photograph was captured at Neenah. I did not get the angle quite right, plus I will need to try again when the sun is in a better position.
Photo Date:  12/8/2019  Upload Date: 2/23/2020 1:31:45 AM
Location:  Snells, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3002(ET44AC)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
CN 3003 and CN 2946
Title:  CN 3003 and CN 2946
Description:  CN container train approaches N. Lake St. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 16 Apr. '17. Train had two locomotives, CN 3003 and CN 2946.
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/28/2017 3:03:36 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3003(ET44AC) CN 2946(ES44AC)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
CN 3004
Title:  CN 3004
Description:  A CN train passes the former Balch St. underpass as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Waupaca, WI, on 26 Feb. '23. Train had two locomotives, CN 3004 pulling and CN 2862 pushing.
Photo Date:  2/26/2023  Upload Date: 2/27/2023 1:57:08 AM
Location:  Waupaca, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3004(ET44AC)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
CN 8813, CN 2915, CN 3006, IC 1201
Title:  CN 8813, CN 2915, CN 3006, IC 1201
Description:  CN through freight slows to halt along Union St. at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 28 Apr. '16. Train had four locomotives, CN 8813, CN 2915, CN 3006, IC 1201. The lead locomotive is passing the former Sherry St. grade crossing. The WC (later SOO) depot was built on the north side of Sherry St. on the east side of the tracks in 1891. It replaced the ca. 1871 depot that stood at the west end of Wisconsin Ave. The Sherry St. depot was demolished ca. 1955 when a new depot was built between Main St. and N. Lake St. on the west leg of the wye, about 850 ft. to the northwest.
Photo Date:  4/28/2016  Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:36:17 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 8813(SD70M-2) CN 2915(ES44AC) IC 1201(SW7RM) CN 3006(ET44AC)
Views:  1019   Comments: 1
CN 3007 and CN 2812
Title:  CN 3007 and CN 2812
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Union St. and passes the Main St. overpass as it leans into the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 19 May '18. The north leg of the wye can be seen near the bottom of the photograph. In the foreground, fill is being added to a portion of the park in preparation for future improvements to the park. The front facade of the remaining portion of the Neenah Cheese & Cold Storage Co. facility, 434 Sherry St., Neenah, WI, is partially visible at left. It was built in 1902 after the original building was destroyed in a fire. The original 2-story brick building was constructed by Nicholas Simon in 1892, a 3rd story was added later. It was home to his N. Simon & Co., a cheese maker as well as wholesaler of butter, cheese and eggs, until he moved his company to Appleton, WI, ca. 1900. He was well-known both for the quality of his cheese as well as for making several gigantic cheeses. His largest weighed 12,361 lbs., was 8’ in diameter and 5’ thick, which he created on 15 Aug. ’11 at Appleton, WI, to be exhibited at the National Dairy Show held in Chicago later that year. By the 1950s the facility was home to the L. D. Schreiber & Co. refrigerated warehouse. A 2-story section at the rear of the building was demolished at some point. It appears to be used for storage now, and has been for quite a while.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 6/30/2018 3:29:57 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3007(ET44AC) CN 2812(ES44AC)
Views:  319   Comments: 1
CN 3007 and CN 2812
Title:  CN 3007 and CN 2812
Description:  A CN through freight passes the Main St. overpass via the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 19 May '18. The north leg of the wye runs through the center of the photograph. In the foreground, fill is being added to a portion of the park in preparation for future improvements to the park. The front facade of the remaining portion of the Neenah Cheese & Cold Storage Co. facility, 434 Sherry St., Neenah, WI, is partially visible under the overpass at left.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 6/30/2018 3:30:02 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3007(ET44AC) CN 2812(ES44AC)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
CN 3144 and CN 3008
Title:  CN 3144 and CN 3008
Description:  A CN through freight passes the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing and parallels Harrison St. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 31 Jan. '20. A remnant of the former C&NW main line runs parallel to the right. The beige facility in the background is Voith (a.k.a. Voith Paper Fabric & Roll Systems, Inc., or Voith Paper Rolls Central, Inc., et al.), 401 Byrd Ave. (office at 375 Byrd Ave.). They don't currently benefit from rail service.
Photo Date:  1/31/2020  Upload Date: 4/24/2020 2:28:44 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3144(ET44AC) CN 3008(ET44AC)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
CN 3144 and CN 3008
Title:  CN 3144 and CN 3008
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 31 Jan. '20. A remnant of the former Chicago & North Western (C&NW) main line runs parallel along the other side of the train. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 stand beyond the train. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished.
Photo Date:  1/31/2020  Upload Date: 4/24/2020 2:28:46 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3144(ET44AC) CN 3008(ET44AC)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
CN 3009, CN 2823, CEFX 3130, CEFX 3141, CEFX 3105
Title:  CN 3009, CN 2823, CEFX 3130, CEFX 3141, CEFX 3105
Description:  CN through freight crosses Winchester Rd./Hwy. II and approaches Ehlers Rd. (Milepost CM 187.68) as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Town of Menasha, WI on 21 May '16. The divergence of rail lines at Winchester Rd., where this line heads northwest toward Stevens Point and the other line heads northeast toward Green Bay (behind the building on the left), is labeled Winnebago Junction on some old maps. Train had five locomotives, CN 3009, CN 2823, CEFX 3130, CEFX 3141, CEFX 3105.
Photo Date:  5/21/2016  Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:37:17 AM
Location:  Town of Menasha, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3009(ET44AC) CN 2823(ES44AC) CEFX 3130(SD40M-2) CEFX 3141(SD40M-2) CEFX 3105(SD40-2)
Views:  644   Comments: 1
CN 3009
Title:  CN 3009
Description:  CN container train parallels Sherman Rd. and approaches its grade crossing as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Town of Oshkosh, Winnebago Co., WI on 29 Jan. '17. Train had two locomotives, CN 3009 pulling and CN 2949 pushnng. It looks like they are preparing to replace some rail in the near future.
Photo Date:  1/29/2017  Upload Date: 2/26/2017 2:24:56 AM
Location:  Town of Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3009(ET44AC)
Views:  377   Comments: 1
CN 3011 and CN 2860
Title:  CN 3011 and CN 2860
Description:  CN container train passes the Bell St. overpass and approaches the former Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 29 May '16. A remnant of the former C&NW mainline is visible background left.
Photo Date:  5/29/2016  Upload Date: 6/12/2016 1:38:11 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3011(ET44AC) CN 2860(ES44AC)
Views:  470   Comments: 1
CN 3011 and CN 2985
Title:  CN 3011 and CN 2985
Description:  A CN container train parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 May '18. You can't tell from this perspective, but a remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train and ballast pile.
Photo Date:  5/7/2018  Upload Date: 6/17/2018 4:06:30 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3011(ET44AC) CN 2985(ES44AC)
Views:  415   Comments: 2
CN 2985 and CN 3011
Title:  CN 2985 and CN 3011
Description:  A CN container train parallels Harrison St. and approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads southwest past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 19 May '18. A fellow train nut and I were enjoying an evening picnic (tasty vittles from the nearby Tom's Drive In) on the tail gate of his pickup truck, waiting to photograph passing trains. This train approaches, we grab our cameras, start shooting, and start to wonder why the engineer is laying on the horn. As our gaze follows the train as it passes us, we notice the reason for the horn. A moronic, trespassing, fat, old, grotesquely-bulging-spandex-clad, ersatz Lance Armstrong is dragging his bicycle across the tracks at the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing, right in front of the rapidly approaching freight train. When the engineer blew the horn, the moron flipped off the train crew and offered us a smug, arrogant grin while we stared in disbelief as he waddled away.
Photo Date:  5/19/2018  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 4:29:29 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2985(ES44AC) CN 3011(ET44AC)
Views:  387   Comments: 1
CN 2992 and CN 3012
Title:  CN 2992 and CN 3012
Description:  A CN train passes the former Caroline St. grade crossing as it prepares to halt at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23. The train was preparing to halt to allow a southbound train to pass. The area between the tracks and Union St., from Main St. to Monroe St., used to be the yard, built by WC in 1882. I don't know when the current, significantly larger yard (extending southwestward from Winneconne Ave.) was built. A 1909 map shows the yard still here, a 1936 map depicts both the old and new yards.
Photo Date:  7/23/2023  Upload Date: 7/24/2023 1:49:49 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2992(ES44AC) CN 3012(ET44AC)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
CN 3013
Title:  CN 3013
Description:  A CN unit train of 3-bay covered hoppers bisects the Rat River Wildlife Area and crosses the frozen Rat River via the former SOO bridge as it speeds northwest at Medina Junction, WI, on 20 Feb. '21. Train had two locomotives, CN 3013 pulling and CN 3278 pushing. There was no vandalism to the bridge when I was here last, 23 Jan. '16.
Photo Date:  2/20/2021  Upload Date: 2/22/2021 12:35:24 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3013(ET44AC)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
CN 3014 and CN 2445
Title:  CN 3014 and CN 2445
Description:  CN through freight slows to halt along Union St. at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 12 Oct. '17. Train was preparing to set out and pick up cars and had two locomotives, CN 3014 and CN 2445. The tree at right stands at the former Adams St. grade crossing.
Photo Date:  10/12/2017  Upload Date: 11/20/2017 3:03:18 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3014(ET44AC) CN 2445(C40-8M)
Views:  267   Comments: 1
CN 2921 and CN 3016
Title:  CN 2921 and CN 3016
Description:  A CN through freight approaches N. Lake St. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 Sep. '19. Train had four locomotives, CN 3850 and CN 3843 pulling and CN 2921 and CN 3016 mid-train.
Photo Date:  9/7/2019  Upload Date: 10/13/2019 1:46:30 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2921(ES44AC) CN 3016(ET44AC)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
CN 2921 and CN 3016
Title:  CN 2921 and CN 3016
Description:  A CN through freight crosses N. Lake St. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 Sep. '19. Train had four locomotives, CN 3850 and CN 3843 pulling and CN 2921 and CN 3016 mid-train. 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.
Photo Date:  9/7/2019  Upload Date: 10/19/2019 11:31:52 PM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2921(ES44AC) CN 3016(ET44AC)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
CN 3019 and CN 2834
Title:  CN 3019 and CN 2834
Description:  CN container train approaches what used to be Kampo Rd. (now it is just an industrial driveway) as it heads southwest via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 24 Sep. '16. The remnants of the former C&NW main line are visible background right.
Photo Date:  9/24/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 12:46:44 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3019(ET44AC) CN 2834(ES44AC)
Views:  733   Comments: 4
CN 3019 and CN 2821
Title:  CN 3019 and CN 2821
Description:  CN unit train of tank cars approaches the Main St. over pass as it traverses the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 2 Jul. '17. The remnants of the foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot are next to the WC 2-bay covered hopper. There are rail sections supported by concrete blocks and railroad ties stacked upon it. It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened. 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), looms background left. Train had three locomotives, CN 3019 and CN 2821 pulling as well as CN 8101 pushing.
Photo Date:  7/2/2017  Upload Date: 7/30/2017 3:18:21 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3019(ET44AC) CN 2821(ES44AC)
Views:  766   Comments: 1
CN 3019
Title:  CN 3019
Description:  A CN container train parallels Harrison St. and approaches the former Byrd Ave. grade crossing as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 31 Dec. '23. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding) runs parallel on the other side of the train.
Photo Date:  12/31/2023  Upload Date: 1/1/2024 12:51:32 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3019(ET44AC)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
CN 2933 and CN 3020
Title:  CN 2933 and CN 3020
Description:  A northbound CN container train passes the sad remnants of the former C&NW yard at Oshkosh, WI (historically South Oshkosh, WI) on 19 Mar. '17. The yard was torn up in Aug. '16. There had been no cars spotted here since at least 31 Jan. '16. They did leave the passing siding and team track.
Photo Date:  3/19/2017  Upload Date: 5/14/2017 2:10:01 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2933(ES44AC) CN 3020(ET44AC)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
CN 3020
Title:  CN 3020
Description:  A CN through freight traverses the west leg of the wye and approaches the Main St. overpass as it prepares to halt at the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 Aug. '20. Train had three locomotives, CN 3136 and CN 3875 pulling as well as CN 3020 mid-train. On the far side of the train lies Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye. The former C&NW bridge across Little Lake Butte des Morts, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that. The stack of concrete ties rest near the remnants of the foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot. It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened
Photo Date:  8/9/2020  Upload Date: 4/25/2021 2:02:59 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3020(ET44AC)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
CN 3022
Title:  CN 3022
Description:  A northbound CN container train passes the depot/yard office and the sad remnants of the former C&NW yard at Oshkosh, WI on 22 Jan. '17. Train had two locomotives, CN 3022 pulling and CN 2873 mid-train. The depot/yard office sits at the approximate location of the C&NW's South Oshkosh depot, a smaller, plainer structure than their once ornate Oshkosh depot which still stands less than a mile to the north. Historically, everything south of the Fox River was once known as South Oshkosh. The C&NW South Oshkosh depot was saved from demolition, but its current fate is unknown to me. I have seen post-relocation photographs of it on the internet, but they do not reveal its precise location. Some references state it was moved to downtown Oshkosh, others state it was moved to a park in Oshkosh. If it still survives, I have not found it yet. The yard was torn up in Aug. '16. There had been no cars spotted here since at least 31 Jan. '16. They did leave the passing siding and team track.
Photo Date:  1/22/2017  Upload Date: 2/8/2017 3:43:23 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3022(ET44AC)
Views:  446   Comments: 2
CN 3022 and CN 2855
Title:  CN 3022 and CN 2855
Description:  CN container train approaches Subway Rd. as it heads southeast via former C&NW rails at Town of Friendship, Fond du Lac Co., WI (a.k.a. Shops North) on 19 Nov. '17. It is approaching the large yard at North Fond du Lac, WI, which is the combination of the former SOO yard and the former C&NW yard. The former SOO main line is partially visible on this side of the train.
Photo Date:  11/19/2017  Upload Date: 12/22/2017 2:25:22 AM
Location:  Town of Friendship, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3022(ET44AC) CN 2855(ES44AC)
Views:  395   Comments: 1
CN 2943 and CN 3023
Title:  CN 2943 and CN 3023
Description:  CN through freight approaches Hwy. W as it speeds southwest via former SOO rails at North Readfield, WI on 15 Nov. '15. An ongoing expansion of the CHS Larsen Cooperative Grain Terminal and Fertilizer facility is visible behind the train.
Photo Date:  11/15/2015  Upload Date: 2/14/2016 4:00:49 AM
Location:  North Readfield, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2943(ES44AC) CN 3023(ET44AC)
Views:  909   Comments: 2
CN 3023 and CN 2873
Title:  CN 3023 and CN 2873
Description:  CN through freight approaches Medina Junction Rd. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Medina Junction on 16 Dec. '15.
Photo Date:  12/16/2015  Upload Date: 2/14/2016 4:02:56 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3023(ET44AC) CN 2873(ES44AC)
Views:  466   Comments: 1
CN 2816 and CN 3024
Title:  CN 2816 and CN 3024
Description:  CN through freight crosses Winchester Rd./Hwy. II (background left) and approaches Ehlers Rd. as it heads northwest via former SOO rails at Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, WI until 14 Apr. '16) on 4 Jul. '16. The divergence of rail lines at Winchester Rd., where this line heads northwest toward Stevens Point and the other line heads northeast toward Green Bay (out of frame to left), is labeled Winnebago Junction on some old maps.
Photo Date:  7/4/2016  Upload Date: 8/14/2016 1:56:18 AM
Location:  Fox Crossing, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2816(ES44AC) CN 3024(ET44AC)
Views:  502   Comments: 1
CN 3024 and CN 2804
Title:  CN 3024 and CN 2804
Description:  CN mixed freight approaches the junction with the former C&NW right-of-way, now the Wiouwash State Trail, as it speeds southeast via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 7 May '17.
Photo Date:  5/7/2017  Upload Date: 7/7/2017 4:00:20 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3024(ET44AC) CN 2804(ES44AC)
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CN 3024
Title:  CN 3024
Description:  CN train crosses Medina Junction Rd. as it speeds southeast via former SOO rails at Medina Junction, WI on 7 May '17. The former C&NW right-of-way, now the Wiouwash State Trail, is in the foreground. Train had two locomotives CN 3024 and CN 2804.
Photo Date:  5/7/2017  Upload Date: 7/7/2017 4:00:26 AM
Location:  Medina Junction, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3024(ET44AC)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
CN 3025
Title:  CN 3025
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads northeast at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3025 pulling and CN 2816 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel to the left. Neenah Foundry Plant 2 & Plant 3 are partially visible to the left. Plant 2 opened in 1960 and Plant 3 was built in 1967. Plant 1 opened in 1918 and stood about a mile to the north, until it was closed in 1994 and eventually demolished. The W. Bell St. overpass can be seen in the background to the right. The yellow silo in the background belongs to American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., Neenah, WI, 54956, an active rail customer.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:29 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3025(ET44AC)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
CN 3025
Title:  CN 3025
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. and approaches the W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 9 May '20. Train had two locomotives, CN 3025 pulling and CN 2816 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, also in use by CN, runs parallel on the other side of the train. The facility in the background is Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave.
Photo Date:  5/9/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 3:17:33 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3025(ET44AC)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
CN 3028, et al.
Title:  CN 3028, et al.
Description:  A CN unit train of autoracks passes the W. Bell St. overpass and approaches Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 7 Feb. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3028 pulling and CN 2309 mid-train. A remnant of the former C&NW main line (now relegated to a passing siding), can be seen background left.
Photo Date:  2/7/2018  Upload Date: 2/25/2018 2:53:19 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3028(ET44AC)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
CN 3028, et al.
Title:  CN 3028, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight approaches Milepost CM 184 and the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Jul. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3028 and possibly CN 2806. The silo of American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., an active rail customer, is visible at left. The turnout to the right leads to Menasha Packaging, 1645 Bergstrom Rd., an active rail customer. The Hwy. G overpass can be seen in the background. A remnant of the C&NW main line runs parallel at left.
Photo Date:  7/21/2018  Upload Date: 10/10/2018 2:44:40 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3028(ET44AC)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
CN 3028, et al.
Title:  CN 3028, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 21 Jul. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3028 and possibly CN 2806. The silo of American Colloid Co., 901 Acco Ave., an active rail customer, is visible background left. The turnout to the right (about 8-10 cars back) leads to Menasha Packaging, 1645 Bergstrom Rd., an active rail customer. The Hwy. G overpass can be seen in the background. A remnant of the C&NW main line runs parallel at left. The wind turbines in the background at right stand in front of the headquarters of Menasha Corp. on Bergstrom Rd.
Photo Date:  7/21/2018  Upload Date: 10/10/2018 2:44:47 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3028(ET44AC)
Views:  226   Comments: 1
CN 3029, CN 2856
Title:  CN 3029, CN 2856
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Broad St. as it rounds a slight curve and approaches Waugoo Ave. while headed southwest via former C&NW rails at Oshkosh, WI on 24 Dec. '16. Train had three locomotives, CN 3029, CN 2856, ?? 2982. The former C&NW depot is partially visible in the background. Built by the Chicago firm of Clark & Fuller in 1884 on Broad St. between Washington Ave. and Merritt Ave. at a cost $15,000, it opened on 1 Dec. ’84. The last passenger train, the Peninsula “400,” departed on 31 Jun. ’71. Currently used by Clarity Care. I was hoping to get a full view of the south end of the depot in the shot, but the camera’s automatic focus feature did not do its job at the exact moment I hoped it would.
Photo Date:  12/24/2016  Upload Date: 1/15/2017 2:19:51 AM
Location:  Oshkosh, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3029(ET44AC) CN 2856(ES44AC)
Views:  687   Comments: 1
CN 3030, UP 5316, BNSF 4573, CN 2530
Title:  CN 3030, UP 5316, BNSF 4573, CN 2530
Description:  A pair of CN trains meet on the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 18 Aug. '18. Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill, lies beyond the trains. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye, partially visible between the lead locomotives. At right, a large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. The former C&NW bridge, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that. The foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot can be seen beyond the dumpsters at left. It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened. Train to the right was backing into the yard to set out and pick up cars and had two locomotives. Train to the left was just passing through.
Photo Date:  8/18/2018  Upload Date: 10/27/2018 2:45:02 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3030(ET44AC) UP 5316(AC45CCTE) BNSF 4573(C44-9W) CN 2530(C44-9W)
Views:  432   Comments: 2
CN 3030 and UP 5316
Title:  CN 3030 and UP 5316
Description:  A pair of CN trains meet on the west leg of the wye at the north end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI on 18 Aug. '18. Arrowhead Park, a closed paper sludge landfill, lies beyond the trains. Before the landfill was opened in the '50s, the south shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts came right up to the north leg of the wye, partially visible between the lead locomotives. At right, a large quantity of fill is being added to the eastern half of the park, in preparation of future improvements. The Fox Valley Energy Center (formerly Minergy Fox Valley Glass Aggregate Plant) dominated the eastern half of the landfill from its opening in Jan. '98 until demolition was completed in the spring of '16. The former C&NW bridge, now part of the Friendship Trail (often erroneously referred to as the Trestle Trail), can be seen in the background. The Roland Kampo Bridge, a.k.a. the Polish Connection, can be seen beyond that. The foundation from the ca. 1955 masonry SOO depot can be seen beyond the dumpsters at left. It was built to replace the wooden depot built in 1891 on Sherry St., about 850 ft. to the southeast, which was torn down soon after the new one opened. Train to the right was backing into the yard to set out and pick up cars and had two locomotives. Train to the left was just passing through and had two locomotives.
Photo Date:  8/18/2018  Upload Date: 10/27/2018 2:45:15 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3030(ET44AC) UP 5316(AC45CCTE)
Views:  327   Comments: 1
CN 3031
Title:  CN 3031
Description:  CN mixed freight approaches Shaky Lake Rd. as it heads southeast via former SOO rails at Anton Siding, Town of Dale, Outagamie Co., WI on 2 Apr. '15. Train had three locomotives, CN 2826 and CN 2934 up front as well as CN 3031 mid-train. There was another through freight on the siding waiting to head northwest.
Photo Date:  4/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 3:24:53 AM
Location:  Anton Siding, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3031(ET44AC)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
CN 3033, et al.
Title:  CN 3033, et al.
Description:  A CN unit train of autoracks approaches Milepost CM 184 and the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 4 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3033 and CREX 1513. The silo of American Colloid Co., an active rail customer, is visible at left. The Hwy. G overpass bisects the middle of the photograph. The turnout to the right leads to Menasha Packaging, an active rail customer. A remnant of the C&NW main line runs parallel at left.
Photo Date:  6/4/2018  Upload Date: 8/1/2018 4:13:59 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3033(ET44AC)
Views:  269   Comments: 1
CN 3033 and CREX 1513
Title:  CN 3033 and CREX 1513
Description:  A CN unit train of autoracks approaches the W. Bell St. overpass as it heads northeast via former SOO rails at Neenah, WI on 4 Jun. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3033 and CREX 1513. The silo of American Colloid Co., an active rail customer, is visible in the background, right of center. The Hwy. G overpass is partially visible beyond that. A remnant of the C&NW main line runs parallel at left.
Photo Date:  6/4/2018  Upload Date: 8/1/2018 4:14:03 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CREX 1513(ES44AC) CN 3033(ET44AC)
Views:  372   Comments: 1
CN 3034
Title:  CN 3034
Description:  A CN container train crosses over from the former SOO rails to the former C&NW rails as it heads southwest at Neenah, WI on 30 Mar. '18. Train had two locomotives, CN 3034 and CN 3002. Components for a new turnout rest at left. Given that the sun light was neutral, I was hoping to photograph a train approaching Kampo Rd. from the northeast on the main line, for a change. That angle wouldn't be much good on a sunny afternoon, when I am usually over that way. I positioned myself here when I noticed a train approaching, only to be foiled once again by the crafty crew members of the CN.
Photo Date:  3/30/2018  Upload Date: 4/27/2018 3:33:48 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3034(ET44AC)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
CN 3035, et al.
Title:  CN 3035, et al.
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 3 Jul. '20. The W. Cecil St. overpass (Timothy Hamblin Bridge) can be seen in the background to the left. The overpass, erected to eliminate the grade crossing, opened to traffic on 20 Nov. '07. The gray silos in the background to the right belong to Amcor Flexibles Neenah (formerly Bemis until Jun. '19, formerly Curwood, Inc.), 1815 Marathon Ave. (an active rail customer). A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train.
Photo Date:  7/3/2020  Upload Date: 12/26/2020 1:23:54 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3035(ET44AC)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
CN 3035 and CN 3839
Title:  CN 3035 and CN 3839
Description:  A CN through freight parallels Harrison St. as it heads southwest at the south end of the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 3 Jul. '20. A remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, runs parallel on the other side of the train.
Photo Date:  7/3/2020  Upload Date: 12/26/2020 1:23:58 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3035(ET44AC) CN 3839(ES44AC)
Views:  309   Comments: 0


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