| A CN train waits on the former CNW main under the Bell Street overpass for clearance into Neenah. The cars in the middle of the scene are crossing over from former Soo Line R.o.W. to the former CNW R.o.W. Strangely, either the Wisconsin Central or the CN saw it fitting to remove a section of the CNW track between the cut of cars and the train under the overpass. Neenah Foundry (formerly Neenah Foundry Plant 2) and Voith Paper Rolls are somewhat visible on the left. The track leading off to the lower left serves what is now a Bemis facility. Originally it was an American Can plant that changed hands a few times since The American Can/ National Can merger in 1987. In 1988 it became part of Pechiney then to Alcan in 2003. Alcan went to Rio Tinto in 2007 who then sold off the packaging business to Bemis in 2010 for $1.2 billion. With that acquisition, Bemis captured a 70% global market share in food packaging, up from 57%. Five years later, this plant is still running and receiving car loads of plastic pellets. |
| Date:
4/6/2014 |
Location:
Neenah, WI Map  |
Views:
190 |
Collection Of:
 
Richard Hopfensperger |
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Author: Richard Hopfensperger
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| Picture Categories: Scenic,Track,Action |
This picture is part of album: CN in Neenah/Menasha |