CN 2574  Contributor's Pick!       
Between Neenah and Oshkosh, a fast moving CN freight soars along the former Soo Line / Wisconsin Central main at Winnebago. The C&NW right of way through the Fox Valley to Green Bay is about 50 feet to the right of the rails. The C&NW right of way no longer has rails or ties, it would make a great trail along an active rail line. Some time ago, there was a spur off the C&NW line here to the state hospital, known as Winnebago. This line has certainly changed over the last couple decades. Twenty years ago it was a busy line for the modern Wisconsin Central, with a fairly large number of local industries to serve. Now, though the number of local businesses has diminished, the main is busier than ever as part of a trans-con for the CN.
Date: 10/26/2015 Location: Winnebago, WI   Map Show Winnebago on a rail map Views: 106 Collection Of:   Richard Hopfensperger
Locomotives: CN 2574(C44-9W)    Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
CN 2574
Picture Categories: Scenic,Track,Action This picture is part of album:  Along the CN Main
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T. P. Bruss General Cool shot of an interesting and unique location. Awesome old telephone poles too. 10/29/2015 5:11:28 AM
Olaf Junges General Beautiful autumn shot! 11/17/2015 12:12:23 PM

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