Switching Action on The Minnesota Commercial with Old GE's working hard
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- The Minnesota Commercial Railway has unique roster of old GE and ALCo locomotives that are in daily service. One of the best places to see them hard at work, is on The Hump, switching out countless numbers of cars. In this case, two former Conrail B23-7s are HARD at work pounding the yard leads, and making switch moves. The classic GE chugging sounded wonderful.
Starting off, we'll get an overhead view of the Minnesota Commercials yard from Transfer Road, in Saint Paul, MN. It was a busy place as the Hugo Job was getting back, and the BNCP was delivering a cut of cars. As this was taking the place, MNNR 2002 and 1983 were getting a workout as they switched out some large cuts of cars. With each pull, and shove, they units made some great noise as they went to run 8. While the Hump was working, we'll see the Hugo's power working around the yard, grabbing others cars a long the way. Tucked away are some the railways unique power, and ALCo RS27, and EMD switcher; neither of which have seen service for years.
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Thanks for sharing the Minnesota Commercial... some really nice close-ups too. Cheers !
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching! I have another one like this which I might post soon.
It's nice to see old GE's running.
Its nice to see the classic locomotives have a slow, and relaxing service
Good catches! I saw the Hugo job yesterday through white bear lake, and when my godfather who works for the MNNR saw me, they stopped the train in front of the White Bear Lake depot and let me climb up inside 75. Pretty neat to see!
Wish I had family that worked for the MNNR! that’s sounds amazing
Ahh, they do still have #200, I thought it had left the roster. I seem to recall it sitting taken apart in the roundhouse in the 1990s.
Awesome, excellent coverage and very sweet views, I like it!
Great yard action! ;) Nice old GE sound.
Very cool
Nice footage, I enjoyed the close-up roof shots in particular.
Always enjoy your videos, especially any of the MNNR. Must be time for another video around the Hiawatha Mills sometime soon ;)
so there using the 2002 as the hump set ok at least it not in storages and great video
I hope 318 will find a home. Great to see the Dash 7s in service still but the silencer’s a bit annoying.
Nice catches!
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Thank you for watching, and the kind comment. :) Glad you enjoyed it!
Great to see the singular GE radiator fan turning and those throttle jockeys pushing the 4-stroke/cycle engines hard. GEs will respond if you don’t baby them.
Good video! I have always wanted to watch some action here but I am a little unsure of where to park. I am assuming it is ok to park on the street somewhere?
Thank you for watching, and the kind words! You can park by Lube-Tech at the bottom of the hill, and walk up. There is a sidewalk on both sides of the bridge, and it has ample space to watch and enjoy the train action below.
Great video. Miss railfanning up there after a train shows in Woodbury or State fair grounds. Back in the early 90s MC would let you on there property is you signed a release form. Quick question how much traffic goes thought midway yard here down the hill to St Paul on CP (MIlw)
I think it is the old short line.