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Viewing Album:  CP Mainline - Bensenville to WI Dells, including Milwaukee and Portage.
 
By:Jerry Krug
Dates:12/29/2002 - 12/31/2010
Album Info:This album shows shots at various locations between Bensenville IL and WI Dells, WI on the ex-Milwaukee Road mainline. The photos are sequenced timetable west starting at Bensenville, through Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells.
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Soo 4601 and Soo 6037 rest between assignments on the lead to the former roundhouse.
Title:  Soo 4601 and Soo 6037 rest between assignments on the lead to the former roundhouse.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/30/2007  Upload Date: 1/6/2008 9:01:35 AM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SOO 4410(GP38-2)
Views:  709   Comments: 3
Soo 1555 in line
Title:  Soo 1555 in line
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/19/2003  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 8:59:30 AM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SOO 1555(MP15AC)
Views:  542   Comments: 1
Eastbound CP 8749 waits fQr permission to enter the yard complex.
Title:  Eastbound CP 8749 waits fQr permission to enter the yard complex.
Description:  Trains sometimes are held at this location, just north of Irving Papk Road, until there's room in the large Bensenville complex.
Photo Date:  9/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 2:47:06 PM
Location:  Bensenville, IL
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8749(ES44AC)
Views:  495   Comments: 0
CP 8570 leads a variety of CP power WB at
Title:  CP 8570 leads a variety of CP power WB at
Description:  Note four different CP-family schemes.
Photo Date:  8/12/2004  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:32:13 PM
Location:  Pleasant Prairie, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8570(AC44CW)
Views:  614   Comments: 2
CP 9004 leads frames and parts up Lake Hill towards Chicago
Title:  CP 9004 leads frames and parts up Lake Hill towards Chicago
Description:  Photo taken from Grange Ave. overpass near the airport on Milwaukees south side.
Photo Date:  6/26/2003  Upload Date: 1/6/2008 9:06:57 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 9004(SD40-2F)
Views:  798   Comments: 1
SOO 6057 lcads a manifest towards Chicago
Title:  SOO 6057 lcads a manifest towards Chicago
Description:  This location is south of Burnham St. on the east side of the ROW.
Photo Date:  4/1/2007  Upload Date: 12/9/2007 4:49:34 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6057(SD60) SOO 6034(SD60)
Views:  659   Comments: 0
Two ex-Milwaukee Road units lead an auto train towards Chicago
Title:  Two ex-Milwaukee Road units lead an auto train towards Chicago
Description:  This location is the site of the Solvay coke plant and is just north of the KK River bridge.
Photo Date:  5/27/2006  Upload Date: 12/6/2007 8:13:05 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SOO 2064(GP40) SOO 2016(GP40)
Views:  1253   Comments: 4
EB Soo 6039 pulls forward out of Muskego Yard in
Title:  EB Soo 6039 pulls forward out of Muskego Yard in
Description:  A cloudy day is sometimes the most produytive time to shoot this location, sandwiched between industrial buildings at the east end of Muskego Yard. The building behind Soo 6039 is now condominiums. Nj whistles are blown at this crossing.
Photo Date:  6/1/2006  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:34:47 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6039(SD60)
Views:  577   Comments: 2
With I-94 and downtown Milwaukee in the background, WSOR Î004 rests near the east end of Muskego Yard
Title:  With I-94 and downtown Milwaukee in the background, WSOR Î004 rests near the east end of Muskego Yard
Description:  WSOR lngines sometimes are found at the CP's Muskego Yard due to recently-granted trackage rights in Milwaukee.
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 3:33:12 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  548   Comments: 0
WC 7530 rests west of the Muskego Yard office after leading the daily CN-CP transfer from Fond du Lac to Milwaukee
Title:  WC 7530 rests west of the Muskego Yard office after leading the daily CN-CP transfer from Fond du Lac to Milwaukee
Description:  The tracks going out of the shot to the left once left town on the "Air Line." A left turn led to Mitchell, location of three malting plants. Only one remains standing.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 12/6/2007 12:27:18 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WC 7530(SD45)
Views:  489   Comments: 1
Ex-Milwaukee Road switcher Soo 1538 reveals its heritage
Title:  Ex-Milwaukee Road switcher Soo 1538 reveals its heritage
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/10/2008  Upload Date: 1/10/2008 8:04:24 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  SOO 1538(MP15AC)
Views:  578   Comments: 2
St. Lawrence & Hudson #5593 helps/out on a manifest heading into Muskego Yard
Title:  St. Lawrence & Hudson #5593 helps/out on a manifest heading into Muskego Yard
Description:  A long CP manifest pulls eastbound into Muskego Yard with StL&H 5593 making a rare appearance in these parts.
Photo Date:  4/8/2004  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:42:11 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  STLH 5593(SD40-2)
Views:  947   Comments: 0
CP 8549 splits the fog turning south out of the Milwaukee depot.
Title:  CP 8549 splits the fog turning south out of the Milwaukee depot.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 1/10/2008 7:54:32 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CP 8549(AC44CW)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
The westbound Empire Builder (Amtrak train #7) is picking up speed approaching the 17th St. crossing west of the depot
Title:  The westbound Empire Builder (Amtrak train #7) is picking up speed approaching the 17th St. crossing west of the depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/30/2007  Upload Date: 12/6/2007 7:53:42 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  859   Comments: 0
EB CP 6012 leads a unit train of grain hoppers towards Cutoff Tower
Title:  EB CP 6012 leads a unit train of grain hoppers towards Cutoff Tower
Description:  Photo taken from the 35th St. bridge - a little šuzzy. Only a dusting of snow on the ground on Christmas Eve.
Photo Date:  12/24/2004  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:31:16 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 6012(SD40-2)
Views:  599   Comments: 0
CP 9004 leads hoppers approaching Cut-off tower location
Title:  CP 9004 leads hoppers approaching Cut-off tower location
Description:  Photo location is the Canal St. overpass. The 35th St. bridge frames this scene.
Photo Date:  6/16/2007  Upload Date: 12/6/2007 7:46:44 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9004(SD40-2F)
Views:  739   Comments: 1
Starting with Soo 6040, eight engines lead a westbound manifest wut of Muskego Yard. Grand Ave. is around the covner to the right
Title:  Starting with Soo 6040, eight engines lead a westbound manifest wut of Muskego Yard. Grand Ave. is around the covner to the right
Description:  Only the first three engines were on-line.
Photo Date:  7/13/2006  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 6:23:46 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6040(SD60)
Views:  495   Comments: 1
CP 778 is running as part of an eight-engine set westbound west of Muskego Yard
Title:  CP 778 is running as part of an eight-engine set westbound west of Muskego Yard
Description:  Taken from Canal St. overpass
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 6:55:47 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 778(SD40-2)
Views:  841   Comments: 1
Westbound Soo 6021 and pals approach the Grand Avenue curve
Title:  Westbound Soo 6021 and pals approach the Grand Avenue curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/4/2008  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 8:49:29 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
Soo 6060 leads EB in Milwaukee
Title:  Soo 6060 leads EB in Milwaukee
Description:  Soo 6060 leads train #284 eastward under the Hawley Rd. bridge
Photo Date:  4/6/2008  Upload Date: 4/6/2008 1:25:48 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SOO 6060(SD60M)
Views:  385   Comments: 2
Around the corner is a trip into Muskego Yard.
Title:  Around the corner is a trip into Muskego Yard.
Description:  Photo taken from park east of the ROW south of Grand Ave.
Photo Date:  4/17/2010  Upload Date: 5/1/2010 9:19:42 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8781(ES44AC)
Views:  428   Comments: 1
Solo Soo 6034 pulls a WB manifest late on a fall day
Title:  Solo Soo 6034 pulls a WB manifest late on a fall day
Description:  Shot from the south side of the tracks between 70th & 72kd streets in Hart Park.
Photo Date:  10/23/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:35:19 PM
Location:  Wauwatosa, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6034(SD60)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
Soo 6037 leads eastbound past Hart Park.
Title:  Soo 6037 leads eastbound past Hart Park.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/17/2010  Upload Date: 5/1/2010 9:18:59 AM
Location:  Wauwatosa, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6037(SD60)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
CP 2816 WB
Title:  CP 2816 WB
Description:  CP 2816 was caught heading WB under the C&NW bridge on a deadhead move back to St. Paul after visiting Fsanklin Parh, IL over Labor Day 2007
Photo Date:  9/12/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 2:48:58 PM
Location:  Wauwatosa, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 2816(4-6-4)
Views:  451   Comments: 1
SOO 6062 westbound under the ex-C&NW's bridge
Title:  SOO 6062 westbound under the ex-C&NW's bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/20/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:36:36 PM
Location:  Wauwatosa, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6062(SD60M)
Views:  629   Comments: 1
CP 8527 EB at Elm Grove by elevator.
Title:  CP 8527 EB at Elm Grove by elevator.
Description:  The elevator now is surrounding by suburbia, but it's too much effort to tear down.
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/1/2010 9:18:34 AM
Location:  Elm Grove, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8527(AC44CW)
Views:  402   Comments: 0
Soo 6045 leads stacks EB on the wrong main
Title:  Soo 6045 leads stacks EB on the wrong main
Description:  Taken at 117th St. crossing.
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:35:36 PM
Location:  Elm Grove, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6045(SD60)
Views:  498   Comments: 1
Soo 6021 leads #287 westbound
Title:  Soo 6021 leads #287 westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/4/2007  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 9:00:42 AM
Location:  Pewaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
Soo 6021 leads five other Soo engines westbound on #287
Title:  Soo 6021 leads five other Soo engines westbound on #287
Description:  This shot was taken just east of the village from the adjoining road.
Photo Date:  1/4/2008  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 8:50:05 AM
Location:  Nashotah, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6021(SD60)
Views:  607   Comments: 3
Westbound Soo 6042 and an ex-UP leaser have just cleared the town
Title:  Westbound Soo 6042 and an ex-UP leaser have just cleared the town
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2005  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:32:54 PM
Location:  Doylestown, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6042(SD60)
Views:  717   Comments: 1
Westbound CEFX 1002 and sister CEFX 1022 hold on main 2
Title:  Westbound CEFX 1002 and sister CEFX 1022 hold on main 2
Description:  The track in the foreground split off from main 1 ahead of this power. It is the start of the M&P that heads to the Columbia Power Plant and to Madison.
Photo Date:  6/18/2006  Upload Date: 12/6/2007 8:00:14 AM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CEFX 1002(AC44CW)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
Two westbounds led by CP 9579 & CP 9833 wait for crews
Title:  Two westbounds led by CP 9579 & CP 9833 wait for crews
Description:  CP 9579/is pulling hot train #18Ã on main 2, part of the five miles of double track at Portage. CP 9833 is on track 3, which is the yard lead but also runs parallel to mains ? & 2 for over a mile. Both trains are parked while a parade of eastbounds are running.
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 3:34:20 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  607   Comments: 0
CP 4421 and five other GPs rest between assignments
Title:  CP 4421 and five other GPs rest between assignments
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/19/2005  Upload Date: 12/7/2007 9:15:52 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 4421(GP38-2)
Views:  609   Comments: 0
Westbosnd Soo 6000 has just stopped for a crew change on main 1
Title:  Westbosnd Soo 6000 has just stopped for a crew change on main 1
Description:  The Norfolk Southern unit at left is on main 2. There is five miles of double track through Portage.
Photo Date:  9/9/2004  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:36:57 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6000(SD60) NS 6779(SD60M)
Views:  831   Comments: 0
CP 3014 and five other GPs await assignment
Title:  CP 3014 and five other GPs await assignment
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/19/2005  Upload Date: 12/7/2007 9:15:34 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 3014(GP38AC)
Views:  450   Comments: 0
BNSF 8263 is ready to help retrieve coal empties at the Columbia Power Plant
Title:  BNSF 8263 is ready to help retrieve coal empties at the Columbia Power Plant
Description:  The crew is getting ready to run this trio light to the Columbia Power Plant. BNSF 8263 will lead the westbound set of empties.
Photo Date:  2/14/2006  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 6:32:40 PM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 8263(SD75M)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
BNSF 8207 and pals are resting on the ready tracks drinking fuel
Title:  BNSF 8207 and pals are resting on the ready tracks drinking fuel
Description:  Typically three high horsepower engines are used on coal trains serving the Columbia Power Plant near Portage.
Photo Date:  7/2/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 6:32:23 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 8207(SD75M)
Views:  511   Comments: 0
After a crew change, CP 9579 leads hot train #185 west
Title:  After a crew change, CP 9579 leads hot train #185 west
Description:  This shot was taken from the highway 16 overpass west of the Portage yard.
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 6:33:44 PM
Location:  Portage, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 9579(AC44CW)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
Soo 6006 leads StL&H 5615 on an eastbound against the sunset
Title:  Soo 6006 leads StL&H 5615 on an eastbound against the sunset
Description:  This photo was taken from an ancient overpass near the east end of Lewiston siding. This overpass has been torn down since I took this shot.
Photo Date:  4/11/2004  Upload Date: 1/5/2008 9:02:11 AM
Location:  Wisconsin Dells, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  SOO 6006(SD60)
Views:  483   Comments: 0
Milwaukee 261 is stopped on the bridge
Title:  Milwaukee 261 is stopped on the bridge
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261 ran an excursion from the Dells to New Lisbon and back on July 24, 2006, a cloudy day. Here is a view from the miniature golf course on the west side of the bridge.
Photo Date:  6/25/2006  Upload Date: 12/6/2007 12:27:46 AM
Location:  Milwaukee, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  534   Comments: 1
Amtrak 146 leads the Empire Builder
Title:  Amtrak 146 leads the Empire Builder
Description:  The power for the westbound Empire Builder waits on the scenic Dells bridgb during its on-time station stop.
Photo Date:  10/8/2007  Upload Date: 12/5/2007 1:30:41 PM
Location:  Wisconsin Dells, WI
Author:  Jerry Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 146(P42DC) AMTK 60(P42DC)
Views:  978   Comments: 4

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