Twin Cities & Western

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EJE818

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January 2003
From: Joliet, IL
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Posted by EJE818 on Friday, October 12, 2007 2:51 PM

Looks like a interesting line to follow. I my opinion, the CAT powered engines they own make TC&W a interesting railroad that I wouldn't mind seeing, plus they have quite a nice paint scheme. I may be heading to the Twin Cities next summer for a vacation, mainly to go to spots such as Northtown and seeing the MNNR, but the TC&W looks like it is worth attempting to see.

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Anonymous

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April 2003
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 12, 2007 1:50 PM

Here's a link that may be of help:

http://www1.webng.com/tcwr/operations.html

As far as the times go, it's difficult to say. The St. Paul Turn goes on-duty ~ 7 AM Monday-Saturday. I've seen them rolling through Dayton's Bluff in the late morning and early afternoon. It'd probably be best to get a scanner and listen-in on their road frequency.

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lattasnip9

Member since
November 2006
From: Edina, Minnesota
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Twin Cities & Western

Posted by lattasnip9 on Monday, October 8, 2007 5:53 PM

For anyone out in the Minneapolis area:

I live in Edina and would like to know the number of trains a day and time of day (or around) that the TCW trains come around Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd.

Robbie