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11/1/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:T. P. Bruss
Dates:6/21/2023 - 9/22/2023
Album Info:Most, if not all, of the photographs in this album were captured in Northeast Wisconsin in the summer of 2023, so they are mostly CN operating on former C&NW, MILW, and SOO rails, as well as FV&LS operating on former SOO, MILW, C&NW, and GB&W rails. Once in a while I hope to catch ELS and WSOR on former MILW rails too.
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IC 3138
Title:  IC 3138
Description:  A CN locomotive crosses Kampo Rd. as it heads northeast via a remnant of the former C&NW main line, now relegated to a passing siding, at Neenah, WI, on 4 Jul. '23. The former SOO main line, also in use by CN, runs parallel along the other side of the train. The C&NW rails were laid in 1861, the SOO rails were laid by the Wisconsin Central (WC) in 1882. An office building at 55 Jewelers Park Dr., is partially visible to the right. It was built for Plexus in 1987, they vacated it after they moved into their new office building in downtown Neenah.
Photo Date:  7/4/2023  Upload Date: 7/24/2023 1:49:43 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
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:  113   Comments: 0
CN 3826 and CN 3820
Title:  CN 3826 and CN 3820
Description:  A CN train parallels Union St. and passes the former Sherry St. grade crossing as it heads south past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23. The train was passing a halted northbound train and had three locomotives, CN 3826 and CN 3820 pulling, as well as CN 2894 mid-train. The historic Murer House, 432 Sherry St., is partially visible above the trains. It was built by Felix Murer in 1892 and is currently home to Sherry Town Station. The WC (later SOO) depot stood on the opposite side of Sherry St. from that building; it 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. 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 1:49:52 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 3826(ES44AC) CN 3820(ES44AC)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
CN 2894
Title:  CN 2894
Description:  A CN train parallels Union St. and passes the former Sherry St. grade crossing as it heads south past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23. The train was passing a halted northbound train and had three locomotives, CN 3826 and CN 3820 pulling, as well as CN 2894 mid-train. The historic Murer House, 432 Sherry St., is partially visible above the trains. It was built by Felix Murer in 1892 and is currently home to Sherry Town Station. The WC (later SOO) depot stood on the opposite side of Sherry St. from that building; it 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. 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 1:49:56 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  CN 2894(ES44AC)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
QTTX 131036, et al.
Title:  QTTX 131036, et al.
Description:  Five flatcars with three interesting loads were part of the consist of a CN train headed north past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23. 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 1:50:00 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
QTTX 131036
Title:  QTTX 131036
Description:  A heavy-duty flatcar, with an interesting load, was part of the consist of a CN train headed north past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23.
Photo Date:  7/23/2023  Upload Date: 7/24/2023 1:50:04 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives: 
Views:  67   Comments: 0
QTTX 131029
Title:  QTTX 131029
Description:  A heavy-duty flatcar, with an interesting load, was part of the consist of a CN train headed north past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23.
Photo Date:  7/23/2023  Upload Date: 7/24/2023 1:50:09 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
QTTX 131027
Title:  QTTX 131027
Description:  A heavy-duty flatcar, with an interesting load, was part of the consist of a CN train headed north past the former SOO yard at Neenah, WI, on 23 Jul. '23.
Photo Date:  7/23/2023  Upload Date: 7/24/2023 1:50:14 AM
Location:  Neenah, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 0
UP 5294, et al.
Title:  UP 5294, et al.
Description:  A CN train crosses the diamond as it heads northwest with 121 cars via former SOO rails at Junction City, WI, on 29 Jul. '23.
Photo Date:  7/29/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:09 AM
Location:  Junction City, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  UP 5294(AC45CCTE)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
IC 3115 and CN 9673
Title:  IC 3115 and CN 9673
Description:  A CN train approaches Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI, on 5 Aug. '23. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe was erroneously placed on this site)).
Photo Date:  8/5/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:15 AM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3115(GP40R) CN 9673(GP40-2LW)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
IC 3115 and CN 9673
Title:  IC 3115 and CN 9673
Description:  A CN train crosses Stroebe Rd. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Stroebe, WI, on 5 Aug. '23. Stroebe is a railroad station in Fox Crossing, WI (formerly Town of Menasha, Winnebago Co., WI, from 1855 until 14 Apr. 2016 (not Outagamie Co., where Stroebe was erroneously placed on this site)).
Photo Date:  8/5/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:20 AM
Location:  Stroebe(2), WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3115(GP40R) CN 9673(GP40-2LW)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
HLCX 1048
Title:  HLCX 1048
Description:  A FV&LS (or FOXY) train crosses the Wolf River via the former C&NW swing bridge as it heads northwest at New London, WI, on 6 Aug. '23. Most of New London is in Waupaca Co., but this portion is in Outagamie Co. I didn't notice a builder's plate, but according to bridgehunter.com, the deck plate girder bridge was built in 1892.
Photo Date:  8/6/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:25 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  HLCX 1048(GP38-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
HLCX 1048
Title:  HLCX 1048
Description:  A FV&LS (or FOXY) train momentarily fouls N. Shawano St./Bus. 45 while working at the former GB&W yard at New London, WI, on 6 Aug. '23. Most of New London is in Waupaca Co., but part of it is in Outagamie Co.
Photo Date:  8/6/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:30 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  HLCX 1048(GP38-2)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
HLCX 1048
Title:  HLCX 1048
Description:  A FV&LS (or FOXY) train crosses the Embarrass River via the former GB&W bridge at New London, WI, on 6 Aug. '23. Most of New London is in Waupaca Co., but part of it is in Outagamie Co. I did not spot a builder's plate, but according to bridgehunter.com, this steel stringer bridge was built by Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co., Milwaukee, WI, in 1915.
Photo Date:  8/6/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:34 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  HLCX 1048(GP38-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
HLCX 1048
Title:  HLCX 1048
Description:  A FV&LS (or FOXY) train crosses High St. as it heads south via former, historically C&NW, rails at New London, WI, on 6 Aug. '23. Most of New London is in Waupaca Co., but this portion is in Outagamie Co. Mosquito Hill looms in the background.
Photo Date:  8/6/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:40 AM
Location:  New London, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  HLCX 1048(GP38-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
HLCX 1048
Title:  HLCX 1048
Description:  A FV&LS (or FOXY) train heads southeast via former CN, historically C&NW, rails at Town of Hortonia, Outagamie Co., WI, on 6 Aug. '23. The train is passing the new overpass which is being erected in order to carry the pending Hwy. 15 by-pass over the tracks. It’s cool that one old telephone pole stands along the right-of-way (to the right of the locomotive).
Photo Date:  8/6/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:46 AM
Location:  Hortonia Township, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  HLCX 1048(GP38-2)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
HLCX 1048
Title:  HLCX 1048
Description:  A FV&LS (or FOXY) train crosses Municipal Dr./Hwy. 76 as it heads southeast via former CN, historically C&NW, rails at Greenville, WI, on 6 Aug. '23. The historic Greenville House, a.k.a. Kronser Hotel & Saloon, stands in the background. Built by Joseph A. Kronser in 1897, it is currently home to Greenville Station (formerly Bootleggers), with a first floor bar and a second floor resale store. Several references erroneously state that the building dates to 1887. The original hotel was erected in that year, but it burned down and the current facility was erected in its place. Some references also claim that the building has been called Greenville Station for over 100 years, but that too is an exaggeration.
Photo Date:  8/6/2023  Upload Date: 8/7/2023 1:36:50 AM
Location:  Greenville, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  HLCX 1048(GP38-2)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Title:  GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Description:  A CN train crosses Kesler Rd. as it heads southeast with 26 3-bay covered hoppers via former joint MILW/SOO rails at Town of Woodville, Calumet Co., WI, on 20 Aug. '23. Train was headed for Manitowoc, after a set out at Hilbert.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:05:15 AM
Location:  Woodville Township, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2) IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Title:  GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Description:  A CN train passes various farm fields and approaches Elm Rd. as it heads southeast with 26 3-bay covered hoppers via former joint MILW/SOO rails at Town of Woodville, Calumet Co., WI, on 20 Aug. '23. Train was headed for Manitowoc, after a set out at Hilbert.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:05:36 AM
Location:  Woodville Township, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2) IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Title:  GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Description:  A CN train crosses Marken Rd. as it heads east with 23 3-bay covered hoppers via former SOO rails at Town of Cato, Manitowoc Co., WI, on 20 Aug. '23. Train was headed for Manitowoc, after a set out at Hilbert.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:05:46 AM
Location:  Cato Township, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2) IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Title:  GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Description:  A CN train crosses Brunner Rd. as it heads east with 23 3-bay covered hoppers via former SOO rails at Town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., WI, on 20 Aug. '23. Train was headed for Manitowoc, after a set out at Hilbert.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:06:00 AM
Location:  Manitowoc Rapids, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2) IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Title:  GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Description:  A CN train passes the former C&NW depot and approaches S. 14th St. as it heads southwest with 23 3-bay covered hoppers at Manitowoc, WI, on 20 Aug. '23. I previously thought this depot had been built by the MLS&W ca. 1872. Some references state or suggest it could be the original depot built when the railroad was incorporated. However, the Sanborn maps reveal that this masonry depot was built between 1887 and 1894 to replace the earlier framed depot. If it was built prior to 1 Sep. '93, it was built by the MLS&W. If it was built after that date, it was C&NW. A couple of awkward additions were constructed after the railroad stopped using it. It is/was used by Holiday House of Manitowoc County, Inc. They have a newer facility, not sure if they still use this or not. The C&NW built a new depot about a mile to the west in 1945, but that one no longer exists.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:06:14 AM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2) IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Title:  GTW 4933 and IC 3115
Description:  A CN train passes the former C&NW depot and approaches S. 14th St. as it heads southwest with 23 3-bay covered hoppers at Manitowoc, WI, on 20 Aug. '23. I previously thought this depot had been built by the MLS&W ca. 1872. Some references state or suggest it could be the original depot built when the railroad was incorporated. However, the Sanborn maps reveal that this masonry depot was built between 1887 and 1894 to replace the earlier framed depot. If it was built prior to 1 Sep. '93, it was built by the MLS&W. If it was built after that date, it was C&NW. A couple of awkward additions were constructed after the railroad stopped using it. It is/was used by Holiday House of Manitowoc County, Inc. They have a newer facility, not sure if they still use this or not. The C&NW built a new depot about a mile to the west in 1945, but that one no longer exists.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:06:25 AM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2) IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
GTW 4933, et al.
Title:  GTW 4933, et al.
Description:  A CN train crosses S. 14th St. as it heads southwest with 23 3-bay covered hoppers at Manitowoc, WI, on 20 Aug. '23. Who’s the doofus who left their video camera and tripod fouling my shot? Oh wait, that was me. I intended to shoot this train as it ran along Franklin St., but two other camera-equipped railfans beat me to it. I didn’t want to foul their shot, so I shot the depot.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:06:40 AM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  GTW 4933(GP38-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
IC 3115, et al.
Title:  IC 3115, et al.
Description:  A CN train crosses S. 14th St. as it heads southwest with 23 3-bay covered hoppers at Manitowoc, WI, on 20 Aug. '23. Who’s the doofus who left their video camera and tripod fouling my shot? Oh wait, that was me. I intended to shoot this train as it ran along Franklin St., but two other camera-equipped railfans beat me to it. I didn’t want to foul their shot, so I shot the depot.
Photo Date:  8/20/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 1:06:50 AM
Location:  Manitowoc, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
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Locomotives:  IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:  71   Comments: 0


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