Another look at another train passing through Hilldale, this time an eastbound freight.
A string of ADM covered hoppers is part of the consist.
After the ADM hoppers are these CP Rail covered hoppers. Notice they are all sub-lettered 'SOO'. The Canadian Pacific Railway gained control of the Soo Line in the late 1880's, and used it as it's subsidiary in the U.S. In the late 90's, CP absorbed the Soo Line, but still uses the reporting marks on covered hoppers used in U.S. service. (It's a tax thing, probably.)
After the CP Rail hoppers, a string of 'Eco-Energy' ethanol tank cars. All of these cars are empties headed back to the midwest for re-loading.
An Amtrak train passes through in the late 90's. While the locomotive has since been retired, the Amfleet coaches are still in service; albeit repainted into a more recent scheme.
A string of ADM covered hoppers is part of the consist.
After the ADM hoppers are these CP Rail covered hoppers. Notice they are all sub-lettered 'SOO'. The Canadian Pacific Railway gained control of the Soo Line in the late 1880's, and used it as it's subsidiary in the U.S. In the late 90's, CP absorbed the Soo Line, but still uses the reporting marks on covered hoppers used in U.S. service. (It's a tax thing, probably.)
After the CP Rail hoppers, a string of 'Eco-Energy' ethanol tank cars. All of these cars are empties headed back to the midwest for re-loading.
An Amtrak train passes through in the late 90's. While the locomotive has since been retired, the Amfleet coaches are still in service; albeit repainted into a more recent scheme.
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