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OFF TO WILLMAR
On April 21, 1979, the former GN 57.6 miles between St Cloud and Willmar were designated the Burlington Northern Minnesota Division 17th Subdivision Branch Line. According to a freight schedule of the time, Local 31833 operated as a Willmar Turn at night on Tuesday and Thursday. Since this happened to be a surprise Saturday train, it was an extra move. Power was former NP GP9's 1883 and 1884, and recent rebuild CLRP 1414. Because the photographer was on the way to work, the train ran without any further documentation...
OFF TO WILLMAR
On April 21, 1979, the former GN 57.6 miles between St Cloud and Willmar were designated the Burlington Northern Minnesota Division 17th Subdivision Branch Line. According to a freight schedule of the time, Local 31833 operated as a Willmar Turn at night on Tuesday and Thursday. Since this happened to be a surprise Saturday train, it was an extra move. Power was former NP GP9's 1883 and 1884, and recent rebuild CLRP 1414. Because the photographer was on the way to work, the train ran without any further documentation...