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Title:
DOMTAR 1001
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Domtar 1001 'Nekoosa' rests in front of the Domtar, Inc., Nekoosa Mill (historically Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co.) on Market St. (mailing address is around the corner on Point Basse Ave.) on former MILW rails at Nekoosa, WI on 4 Jul. '17. It was founded as Nekoosa Paper Co. in 1893 at Nekoosa, WI (originally known as Pointe Basse). Their first paper machine had been built by the Beloit Iron Works and displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair in '92, “where it was shown to the world as a model paper machine.” Nekoosa Paper Co. merged with the John Edwards Manufacturing Co. (including the John Edwards Paper Mill and possibly the Port Edwards Fibre Co.) and Nash Lumber Co. to form the Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co. (NEPCO) in '08. Some references list the Centralia Pulp & Water Power Co. as part of that merger; other references state it was purchased several years later. Most of those entities had been founded by the same group of industrialists. Both paper mills were served by the MILW, SOO, and C&NW, but ca. '10 NEPCO laid a fourth set of rails so that they could easily move materials between Port Edwards and Nekoosa with their own locomotives as well. NEPCO merged with the Great Northern Paper Co. in '70 to become Great Northern Nekoosa Corp. They were acquired by Georgia-Pacific in '90. The facility has been operated by Domtar, Inc., since 2001. The locomotive was built in Oct. '49 as ALM 10, later renumbered ALM 1001. Sold to Georgia-Pacific to become G-P 1001 and later sold to Domtar, Inc.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:01:55 AM
Location:
Nekoosa, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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DOMTAR 1001(NW2)
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Title:
DOMTAR 1001
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Domtar 1001 'Nekoosa' rests in front of the Domtar, Inc., Nekoosa Mill (historically Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co.) on Market St. (mailing address is around the corner on Point Basse Ave.) on former MILW rails at Nekoosa, WI on 4 Jul. '17. It was founded as Nekoosa Paper Co. in 1893 at Nekoosa, WI (originally known as Pointe Basse). Their first paper machine had been built by the Beloit Iron Works and displayed at the Chicago World’s Fair in '92, “where it was shown to the world as a model paper machine.” Nekoosa Paper Co. merged with the John Edwards Manufacturing Co. (including the John Edwards Paper Mill and possibly the Port Edwards Fibre Co.) and Nash Lumber Co. to form the Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co. (NEPCO) in '08. Some references list the Centralia Pulp & Water Power Co. as part of that merger; other references state it was purchased several years later. Most of those entities had been founded by the same group of industrialists. Both paper mills were served by the MILW, SOO, and C&NW, but ca. '10 NEPCO laid a fourth set of rails so that they could easily move materials between Port Edwards and Nekoosa with their own locomotives as well. NEPCO merged with the Great Northern Paper Co. in '70 to become Great Northern Nekoosa Corp. They were acquired by Georgia-Pacific in '90. The facility has been operated by Domtar, Inc., since 2001. The locomotive was built in Oct. '49 as ALM 10, later renumbered ALM 1001. Sold to Georgia-Pacific to become G-P 1001 and later sold to Domtar, Inc.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:01:59 AM
Location:
Nekoosa, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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DOMTAR 1001(NW2)
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Title:
CIRR 2643
Description:
CIRR 2643 was 1 of a couple of dozen interesting, old freight cars spotted on former MILW rails behind Nekoosa Corp. at Nekoosa, WI on 4 Jul. '17. Nekoosa Corp. primarily serves the pulp and paper industry, but they serve agriculture, food processing, chemical and sand & gravel industries as well. It does not appear as if they currently receive regular rail service.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:02 AM
Location:
Nekoosa, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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Title:
UP Coal Train
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A UP coal train rests on the CN siding west of Hwy. GG at Mentone, WI, or Whitt, WI, in the Town of Cranmoor, Wood Co., WI, on 4 Jul. '17. The main line is former MILW, but was operated jointly by MILW and C&NW for some time according to some old maps. The location is listed as Mentone on some older maps, but is listed as Whitt on CN's station map (North Whitt according to the signal relay case). The old siding at Mentone was on the other side of the road (behind me). According to information found on trainweb.org, the current siding was built ca. '10 to hold UP coal trains waiting to head to the power plant at Weston, WI.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:05 AM
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Mentone, WI
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CN 5754 and CN 5747
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A heavily powered CN local approaches Letendre Ave./Hwy. 73 as it heads south via former MILW rails at Port Edwards, WI, on 4 Jul. '17. The abandoned SOO right-of-way runs parallel and about 150' to the east (right), the abandoned C&NW right-of-way, now a paved recreational trail, runs parallel and about 50' beyond that.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:07 AM
Location:
Port Edwards, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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CN 5754(SD75I)
CN 5747(SD75I)
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Title:
CN 5754 and CN 5747
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A heavily powered CN local shoves its train across Hwy. 73 and into the yards of Domtar's abandoned Port Edwards, WI paper mill (historically Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co.) via former MILW rails at Nekoosa Junction, WI, on 4 Jul. '17. The paper mill, built in 1896 by the John Edwards Manufacturing Co., was served by the MILW, SOO, C&NW, and Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co., so there are 4 yards here. Domtar acquired the facility in '01 and threw 500 Americans out of work in '08. The facility sat abandoned until '13, when Domtar sold it to DMI Acquisitions, LLC, a vague entity which acquires idle industries to strip them of anything salvageable. They claim to be committed to finding new industrial tenants to occupy the facility and take advantage of the extensive rail infrastructure. Some references promise that, with 7-figure assistance from Wisconsin taxpayers, 800 new jobs will replace the 500 that were lost. Time will tell.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:10 AM
Location:
Nekoosa Junction, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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CN 5754(SD75I)
CN 5747(SD75I)
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Title:
CN 5754 and CN 5747
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A heavily powered CN local shoves its train across Wilhorn Rd. as it services ERCO Worldwide (historically BASF Wyandotte), 101 Hwy. 73 S., Nekoosa, WI (physically located in Port Edwards, WI) via former SOO rails at Nekoosa, WI, on 4 Jul. '17. The border between the two cities is about 100' N. of Wilhorn Rd. The gravel road leading to the right runs along the former MILW right-of-way. There are remnants of MILW, C&NW, and Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co. rails still in use in the vicinity, the four railroads ran side-by-side between the two cities.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:14 AM
Location:
Nekoosa, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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CN 5754(SD75I)
CN 5747(SD75I)
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230
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Title:
CN 5754
Description:
A heavily powered CN local services ERCO Worldwide, 101 Hwy. 73 S., Nekoosa, WI (physically located in Port Edwards, WI) via former SOO rails at Nekoosa, WI, on 4 Jul. '17. The ERCO Worldwide facility partially visible in the background was built by Wyandotte Chemical, construction began in the spring of 1966 and it became operational in '67. Purchased by BASF in '69 or '70, it was known as BASF Wyandotte. Purchased in '80 by Vulcan Materials Co. for their Chemical Division (their Chem. Div. was named Vulcan Chemicals in '81). Occidental Chemical purchased Vulcan Chemicals from Vulcan Materials in '05. An FTC-imposed condition on the sale allowed Occidental to acquire Vulcan’s facilities at Geismar, LA, and Wichita, KS, but they were required to immediately sell the Port Edwards facility, which was purchased by Canada-based ERCO Worldwide. The facility currently produces chemicals for use by pulp/paper, food processing, agriculture, electronic, de-icing, petroleum and water treatment facilities. The tank cars at left rest upon the SOO branch from Wisconsin Rapids to Nekoosa, the locomotives and the remainder of the train are crossing over to the former C&NW branch between the two cities. There are remnants of MILW and Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Co. rails still in use in the vicinity as well, the four railroads ran side-by-side between Port Edwards and Nekoosa.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
Upload Date:
9/3/2017 2:02:17 AM
Location:
Port Edwards, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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CN 5754(SD75I)
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260
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Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
CN local approaches Plover Rd./Hwy. 54 as it heads south 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 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.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:21 AM
Location:
Biron, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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GTW 6226(GP38-2)
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280
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Title:
GTW 6226
Description:
CN local crosses Plover Rd./Hwy. 54 as it heads south 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.
Photo Date:
7/4/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:24 AM
Location:
Biron, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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GTW 6226(GP38-2)
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293
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Title:
IC 3115
Description:
CN local crosses N. State St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Appleton, WI, on 8 Jul. '17. Train was destined for Little Chute and Kaukauna. The parking lot of the historic Flanagan's Stop & Shop is partially visible to the right, if you appreciate an excellent selection of liquor, beer, and wine.
Photo Date:
7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:27 AM
Location:
Appleton, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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Title:
IC 3115
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CN local approaches Madison St./Hwy. N as it services Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 8 Jul. '17.
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7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:30 AM
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Little Chute, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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274
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Title:
IC 3115
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CN local approaches Madison St./Hwy. N as it services Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 8 Jul. '17.
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7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:32 AM
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Little Chute, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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217
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Title:
IC 3115
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CN local momentarily fouls Madison St./Hwy. N as it services Nestlé Pizza Division, originally Jack's Pizza, via former C&NW rails at Little Chute, WI on 8 Jul. '17.
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7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:35 AM
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Little Chute, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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241
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Title:
IC 3115
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CN local rounds a slight curve as it approaches Gertrude St. while headed east via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 8 Jul. '17.
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7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:38 AM
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Kaukauna, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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213
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Title:
IC 3115
Description:
CN local momentarily fouls Gertrude St. on former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 8 Jul. '17. A crewmember is preparing to dismount in order to throw the turnout just out of frame to the right. That will permit them to descend the grade down to the banks of the Fox River in order to service the large Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill. From its founding in 1883 until 26 Jun. '13, the Kaukauna paper mill was Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co. (a.k.a. Thilmany, LLC or Thilmany Papers).
Photo Date:
7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:42 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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232
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Title:
IC 3115
Description:
CN local bisects the intersection of Desnoyer St. and Seymour St. as it heads southeast via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 8 Jul. '17. They are descending the grade from the main line down to the banks of the Fox River in order to service the large Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill. From its founding in 1883 until 26 Jun. '13, the Kaukauna paper mill was Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co. (a.k.a. Thilmany, LLC or Thilmany Papers). Looking northwest from the intersection of Oviatt St. and Seymour St. By simply rotating about 75 degrees to the right while standing at this intersection, I was able to capture the next photograph of this local crossing the Oviatt St. grade crossing.
Photo Date:
7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:45 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
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T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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205
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Title:
IC 3115
Description:
CN local crosses Oviatt St. while approaching Lawe St./Hwy. 55/Hwy. 96 as it heads southeast via former C&NW rails at Kaukauna, WI on 8 Jul. '17. They are descending the grade from the main line down to the banks of the Fox River in order to service the large Expera Specialty Solutions paper mill. From its founding in 1883 until 26 Jun. '13, the Kaukauna paper mill was Thilmany Pulp and Paper Co. (a.k.a. Thilmany, LLC or Thilmany Papers). Looking northeast from the intersection of Oviatt St. and Seymour St. I was able to capture this image by simply rotating about 75 degrees to the right from where I was standing to shoot the previous photograph of this local bisecting the intersection of Desnoyer St. and Seymour St.
Photo Date:
7/8/2017
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9/3/2017 2:02:49 AM
Location:
Kaukauna, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
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IC 3115(GP40R)
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227
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