RailPictures.Net Photo: CNW 889 Chicago & North Western Railroad EMD SD40 at Altoona, Wisconsin by Bill Edgar

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» Chicago & North Western Railroad (more..)
» EMD SD40 (more..)

» Altoona yard near the depot
» Altoona, Wisconsin, USA (more..)
» August, 1971

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CNW 889 tops the grade up from the Eau Claire River as it arrives in Altoona with an eastbound freight. The track going left from the switch serves the TOFC ramp. The train will be switched and change crews here.

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