2/24/2025
View Photos
·
Home
·
Newest Photos
·
Editors' Picks
·
Contributor Picks
·
By Date
·
By Photo Album
·
By Location
·
By Map
·
By Railroad
·
By Locomotive Model
·
Search
·
Frame/Serial XRef
·
Most Photographed
·
Rolling Stock
·
Contributor Sites
Members
·
Log In
·
Register
Pictures taken in Combined Locks, WI
Page Controls
View:
Grid
List
Pics Per Page:
10
20
30
40
50
100
Title:
CN 9449
Description:
Photo Date:
10/28/2005
Upload Date:
1/3/2006 9:10:09 PM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
Kermit Geary, JR
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9449(GP40-2LW)
Views:
634
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3108 (Cab-Top)
Description:
This view looking overhead of the front section of the cab of IC 3108 goes to show the shiny silver P-5 styles horns as well as the sloppy grey paint on the top of the short-hood.
Photo Date:
8/29/2006
Upload Date:
8/24/2011 3:01:47 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
Dave Howarth Jr.
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
IC 3108(GP40R)
Views:
732
Comments:
0
Title:
Combined Locks Ancillary Yard
Description:
A view looking toward Appheton, if one were to follow the tracks, of the former CNW yard used to serve two large paper mills and some smaller businesses. In the modern Wisconsin Central era, there were a couple turns ran down iere from Neenah and a switch crew stationed here. The CN works the line out of Appleton, from what I gather, and usually only once per day. The traffic base here was cut significantly when the former Kimberly Clark mill in Kimberly was closed.
Photo Date:
5/31/2013
Upload Date:
5/7/2015 9:48:46 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:
Scenic,Yard,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
199
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 9571 and CN 4100
Description:
CN local passes under the Prospect St. bridge on former C&NW rails as it works Combined Locks, WI on 15 Jun. 13.
Photo Date:
6/15/2013
Upload Date:
10/22/2013 1:34:14 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Bridge,Action
Locomotives:
IC 9571(GP38-2)
CN 4100(GP9RM)
Views:
520
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4028
Description:
CN finishes up at Combined Locks, WI and prepares to return to Appleton over former C&NW rails on 6 Aug. 13.
Photo Date:
8/6/2013
Upload Date:
10/15/2013 2:11:26 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:
CN 4028(GP9RM)
Views:
265
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
CN backs under the Prospect St. bridge to service the east side of the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 26 Aug. 13.
Photo Date:
8/26/2013
Upload Date:
10/15/2013 2:49:24 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
283
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
CN backs across State St. to prepare to service the east side of the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 26 Aug. 13.
Photo Date:
8/26/2013
Upload Date:
10/16/2013 1:13:18 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
288
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
CN local pulls two tank cars out of the east side of the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 26 Aug. 13.
Photo Date:
8/26/2013
Upload Date:
10/16/2013 1:17:10 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
275
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
CN prepares to depart after servicing the east side of the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 26 Aug. 13.
Photo Date:
8/26/2013
Upload Date:
10/16/2013 1:26:07 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
310
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5856
Description:
CN crosses State St. after servicing the east side of the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 26 Aug. 13.
Photo Date:
8/26/2013
Upload Date:
10/16/2013 1:28:58 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9460 and GTW 6425
Description:
CN local crosses Garners Creek in order to service the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 25 Oct. 13.
Photo Date:
10/25/2013
Upload Date:
10/27/2013 4:07:06 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:
CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
GTW 6425(GP40-2)
Views:
388
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 9460 and GTW 6425
Description:
CN local services the Appleton Coated mill in Combined Locks, WI on 25 Oct. 13.
Photo Date:
10/25/2013
Upload Date:
10/27/2013 4:09:26 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Action
Locomotives:
CN 9460(GP40-2LW)
GTW 6425(GP40-2)
Views:
401
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9452
Description:
CN switching at Appleton Coated in Combined Locks.
Photo Date:
12/28/2013
Upload Date:
12/28/2013 8:26:48 PM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:
Roster,Action
Locomotives:
CN 9452(GP40-2LW)
CN 9601(GP40-2LW)
Views:
486
Comments:
1
Title:
CN 9601 and CN 9452
Description:
CN local assembles its train after servicing Appleton Coated mill at Combined Locks, WI on 28 Dec. '13 as it prepares to head back to the former C&NW yard at Appleton Junction.
Photo Date:
12/28/2013
Upload Date:
12/30/2013 11:42:21 PM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
CN 9601(GP40-2LW)
CN 9452(GP40-2LW)
Views:
363
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 4924 and IC 9602
Description:
CN local crosses Prospect St. and heads southwest over former C&NW rails as it pulls 19 cars up the grade from the south bank of the Fox River after servicing several industries in Combined Locks and Kimberly, WI on 13 Feb. '14.
Photo Date:
2/13/2014
Upload Date:
2/21/2014 2:18:00 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
GTW 4924(GP38-2)
IC 9602(GP38-2)
Views:
195
Comments:
4
Title:
IC 9602 and Grand GTW 4620
Description:
CN local shoves a string of cars along former C&NW rails to service Warehouse Specialists, Inc. (the tan building partially visible on the left) and Imerys USA, Inc. (the blue, truncated, triangular shape partially visible behind the tree line, background left) in Combined Locks, WI on 18 Feb. '14 (Imerys is just across the border in Kimberly). The tracks are quite sinuous here; they run on the south bank of the Fox River. I didn't notice the Bald Eagle until I was reviewing the photos.
Photo Date:
2/18/2014
Upload Date:
2/21/2014 2:26:55 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
IC 9602(GP38-2)
GTW 4620(GP9R)
Views:
232
Comments:
2
Title:
IC 9602 and GTW 4620
Description:
CN local services Warehouse Specialists, Inc. (the tan building) and Imerys USA, Inc. (out of frame to the right) on former C&NW rails in Combined Locks, WI on 18 Feb. '14 (Imerys is just across the border in Kimberly).
Photo Date:
2/18/2014
Upload Date:
2/21/2014 2:28:36 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
IC 9602(GP38-2)
GTW 4620(GP9R)
Views:
187
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 9602 and GTW 4620
Description:
CN local has finished servicing Warehouse Specialists, Inc. and Imerys USA, Inc. and is now headed for the Appleton Coated paper mill a short distance up the line on former C&NW rails in Combined Locks, WI on 18 Feb. '14. The tracks are quite sinuous here; they run on the south bank of the Fox River.
Photo Date:
2/18/2014
Upload Date:
2/21/2014 2:29:42 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
IC 9602(GP38-2)
GTW 4620(GP9R)
Views:
191
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 9602 and GTW 4620
Description:
CN local passes L. C. Siding enroute to service Appleton Coated paper mill via former C&NW rails in Combined Locks, WI on 18 Feb. '14. I have long thought the station sign is wrong, but I haven’t found definitive proof yet. I presume that L. C. is short for Little Chute, which is on the opposite side of the river. Seems like the sign should be C. L. Siding, for Combined Locks. Does anyone have an old C&NW timetable handy?
Photo Date:
2/18/2014
Upload Date:
2/21/2014 2:30:46 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
RollingStock,Winter,Action
Locomotives:
IC 9602(GP38-2)
GTW 4620(GP9R)
Views:
190
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5856 and IC 9617
Description:
CN local, with 22 cars, waits in the rain along former C&NW rails at L. C. Siding in Combined Locks, WI on 3 Aug. '14. Train was preparing to return to the yard at Appleton Junction after switching Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:
8/3/2014
Upload Date:
8/8/2014 2:16:29 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5856(GP38-2)
IC 9617(GP38-2)
Views:
246
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 9601 and CN 9473
Description:
CN local backs along former C&NW rails parallel to the Fox River and Prospect. St. at Combined Locks, WI on 9 Jun. '15. The station sign for L. C. Siding is on the right, I haven’t been able to learn what L. C. is short for. Local was assembling its train for the trip back to the yard at Appleton Junction.
Photo Date:
6/9/2015
Upload Date:
7/19/2015 2:00:05 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9601(GP40-2LW)
Views:
372
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 9571
Description:
Two units work the former CNW line from Appleton Junction to Kaukauna South, which now ends\here in Combined Locks at the Appvion paper mill. This facility is the Appleton Coated Papers mill. The mill is switched on two sides by the railroad, which had enough business to warrant a small yard on the opposite side from this location. Most of those tracks are now gone, as it waqs probaely used in conjunction with switching the closed NuPage (Kimberly Clark) mill in Kimberly. The modern Wisconsin Central had enough business on this line to actually station a crew down in this river valley.
Photo Date:
11/27/2015
Upload Date:
10/19/2016 9:07:23 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:
Scenic,Action
Locomotives:
IC 9571(GP38-2)
Views:
256
Comments:
2
Title:
IC 3115
Description:
CN local pulls 8 or 9 cars along the south bank of the Fox River and parallels Prospect St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at L. C. Siding in Combined Locks, WI on 28 Jan. '17. Train was headed back to the yard at Appleton Junction after working Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:
1/28/2017
Upload Date:
2/13/2017 2:47:02 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:
176
Comments:
2
Title:
IC 3115
Description:
CN local pulls 8 or 9 cars along the south bank of the Fox River and parallels Prospect St. as it heads southwest via former C&NW rails at L. C. Siding in Combined Locks, WI on 28 Jan. '17. Train was headed back to the yard at Appleton Junction after working Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:
1/28/2017
Upload Date:
2/13/2017 2:47:05 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3115(GP40R)
Views:
185
Comments:
2
Title:
CN 4705
Description:
A CN local shoves a string of cars across Garners Creek and into the east side of the Appleton Coated, LLC paper mill at Combined Locks, WI on 3 Mar. '17. Founded in 1889 as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. There are currently 2 spurs on this side of the facility and 4 on the west side, there used to be more. The station sign is on the right, I do not know when the depot was removed.
Photo Date:
3/3/2017
Upload Date:
5/9/2017 4:35:45 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 4705
Description:
A CN local shoves a string of cars into the east side of the Appleton Coated, LLC paper mill at Combined Locks, WI on 3 Mar. '17. Founded in 1889 as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. There are currently 2 spurs on this side of the facility and 4 on the west side, there used to be more.
Photo Date:
3/3/2017
Upload Date:
5/9/2017 4:35:47 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 4705(GP38-2)
Views:
259
Comments:
1
Title:
NADX 11089, ex-GBW
Description:
NADX 11089, formerly GB&W, possibly originally P&W, was part of the consist of a CN local paused on former C&NW rails at L. C. Siding in Combined Locks, WI on 29 Sep. '17. Local was working Kimberly and Combined Locks.
Photo Date:
9/29/2017
Upload Date:
11/5/2017 2:02:32 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9473
Description:
A CN local rests on former C&NW rails at L. C. Siding in Combined Locks, WI on 29 Sep. '17. Local is finished in Combined Locks and is preparing to head back toward Appleton.
Photo Date:
9/29/2017
Upload Date:
11/5/2017 2:02:40 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9473(GP40-2LW)
Views:
261
Comments:
0
Title:
CN 9473
Description:
A CN local rests on former C&NW rails at L. C. Siding in Combined Locks, WI on 29 Sep. '17. Local is finished in Combined Locks and is preparing to head back toward Appleton.
Photo Date:
9/29/2017
Upload Date:
11/5/2017 2:02:47 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
CN 9473(GP40-2LW)
Views:
283
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local heads northeast with 5 cars via former C&NW rails as it descends a significant grade toward the south bank of the Fox River at Combined Locks, WI on 31 Mar. '18.
Photo Date:
3/31/2018
Upload Date:
4/27/2018 3:34:05 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
270
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local crosses Prospect St. with 5 cars as it prepares to service the Appleton Coated paper mill (and possibly another customer) via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI on 31 Mar. '18.
Photo Date:
3/31/2018
Upload Date:
4/27/2018 3:34:08 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
238
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local passes the station sign and momentarily fouls State St. while servicing the east side of the Appleton Coated, LLC paper mill at Combined Locks, WI on 31 Mar. '18. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC.
Photo Date:
3/31/2018
Upload Date:
4/27/2018 3:34:10 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local slows to pause in the remnants of the small former C&NW yard while servicing the east side of the Appleton Coated paper mill at Combined Locks, WI on 31 Mar. '18. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Some of the rails were pulled up from this small yard in '13. All that remains is a runaround to access a pair of spurs for this side of the mill (out-of-frame to left) and a spur for the warehouse at right (that spur does not appear to be used much, if at all, currently).
Photo Date:
3/31/2018
Upload Date:
5/4/2018 3:54:53 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
294
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local services the east side of the Appleton Coated at Combined Locks, WI via former C&NW rails on 31 Mar. '18. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. It looks like there used to be a RR crossing gates at both blue lights.
Photo Date:
3/31/2018
Upload Date:
5/4/2018 3:54:56 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
291
Comments:
1
Title:
IC 3138
Description:
A CN local services the east side of the Appleton Coated at Combined Locks, WI via former C&NW rails on 31 Mar. '18. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at right) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. It looks like there used to be a RR crossing gates at both blue lights.
Photo Date:
3/31/2018
Upload Date:
5/4/2018 3:54:59 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3138(GP40R)
Views:
248
Comments:
0
Title:
IC 3120
Description:
A CN local services the east side of the Midwest Paper Group mill at Combined Locks, WI, via former C&NW rails on 27 Apr. '19. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their mind and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. The local was preparing to extract 5 boxcars from the shipping dock. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at left) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing, proceed with caution".
Photo Date:
4/27/2019
Upload Date:
6/15/2019 11:20:58 PM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
IC 3120(GP40R)
Views:
121
Comments:
1
Title:
GTW 4934
Description:
A CN local parallels Prospect St. and the east bank of the Fox River as it prepares to set out 4 boxcars for Warehouse Specialists, Inc., via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 5 Jul. '21.
Photo Date:
7/5/2021
Upload Date:
7/19/2021 3:05:07 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 4934(GP38-2)
Views:
149
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 4934
Description:
GTW 4934 parallels Prospect St. and the east bank of the Fox River after setting out 4 boxcars for Warehouse Specialists, Inc., via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 5 Jul. '21.
Photo Date:
7/5/2021
Upload Date:
7/19/2021 3:05:10 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 4934(GP38-2)
Views:
157
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local crosses Prospect St. as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21.
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
11/7/2021 1:26:34 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
112
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local parallels Prospect St. and the Fox Rivers as it heads northeast via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21.
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
1/10/2022 1:08:32 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
155
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local parallels Garner's Creek and crosses State St. as it approaches the remnants of the former C&NW yard at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21. Local was preparing to service the Midwest Paper Group mill, 540 Prospect St., looming in the background. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. Some of the rails were pulled up from this small yard in '13. All that remains is a runaround to access a pair of spurs for this side of the mill and a spur for a warehouse out-of-frame to the right (that spur does not appear to be used much, if at all, currently).
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
1/10/2022 1:08:38 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
162
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local prepares to switch the Midwest Paper Group mill via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at left) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing, proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. It looks like there used to be a RR crossing gates at both blue lights.
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
11/7/2021 1:26:37 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
119
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local prepares to switch the Midwest Paper Group mill, 540 Prospect St., via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at left) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing, proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. It looks like there used to be a RR crossing gates at both blue lights.
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
1/10/2022 1:08:47 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local crosses Garner's Creek as it extracts several boxcars from the Midwest Paper Group mill via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at left) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing, proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. It looks like there used to be a RR crossing gates at both blue lights.
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
11/7/2021 1:26:40 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
103
Comments:
0
Title:
GTW 5855
Description:
A CN local crosses State St. and parallels Garner's Creek as it departs the Midwest Paper Group mill, 540 Prospect St., via former C&NW rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 6 Nov. '21. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. I wish I had captured a photograph of that awesome, old Chevrolet waiting at the grade crossing.
Photo Date:
11/6/2021
Upload Date:
1/10/2022 1:08:53 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
GTW 5855(GP38-2)
Views:
171
Comments:
0
Title:
HLCX 3880 and HLCX 1037
Description:
A FV&LS (or FOXY) train runs through a draw and parallels Elm St. as it descends the grade down to the bank of the Fox River via former CN, historically C&NW, rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 22 Mar. '22.
Photo Date:
3/22/2022
Upload Date:
4/3/2022 3:07:40 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
HLCX 3880(GP38-2)
HLCX 1037(GP38-2)
Views:
247
Comments:
0
Title:
HLCX 3880 and HLCX 1037
Description:
A FV&LS (or FOXY) train, with a particularly unfriendly crew, parallels Garner's Creek and crosses State St. as it prepares to service the Midwest Paper Group mill at Combined Locks, WI, via former CN, historically C&NW, rails on 22 Mar. '22. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. McKinley Paper Co., a subsidiary of Mexico-based Bio PAPPEL, purchased the facility ca. 3 Feb. '22. Unbelievably, this antagonistic train crew reported me the Outagamie Co. Sheriff's Dept. As I was watching them switch the mill, I saw a deputy pull up to a member of the train crew. The crew member pointed to me and then the deputy drove up to me. The friendly and professional deputy rolled down his window and said, "There is some concern down by the mill about what you are doing up here." I told him, "I'm just watching the train." He said, "You're OK. You can keep doing what you're doing." We wished each other a good day, and he drove away. I was standing on a public sidewalk 400' from railroad property. At no point during the brief chase on this day did I set foot off of a public sidewalk or public street.
Photo Date:
3/22/2022
Upload Date:
4/3/2022 3:07:44 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
HLCX 3880(GP38-2)
HLCX 1037(GP38-2)
Views:
251
Comments:
0
Title:
HLCX 3880 and HLCX 1037
Description:
A FV&LS (or FOXY) train, with a particularly unfriendly crew, feebly attempts to temporarily spot a boxcar as they service the Midwest Paper Group mill at Combined Locks, WI, via former CN, historically C&NW, rails on 22 Mar. '22. Unfortunately, this crew member failed to adequately set the brakes on this boxcar. As soon as the locomotives uncoupled, the boxcar obediently followed right behind them. It rolled far enough to foul the spur from which they intended to extract several other boxcars. I almost never experience schadenfreude, but in this particular instance, I did. This antagonistic train crew reported me the Outagamie Co. Sheriff's Dept. As I was watching them switch the mill, I saw a deputy pull up to a member of the train crew. The crew member pointed to me and then the deputy drove up to me. The friendly and professional deputy rolls down his window and says, "There is some concern down by the mill about what you are doing up here." I told him, "I'm just watching the train." He said, "You're OK. You can keep doing what you're doing." We wished each other a good day, and he drove away. I was standing on a public sidewalk 400' from railroad property. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. McKinley Paper Co., a subsidiary of Mexico-based Bio PAPPEL, purchased the facility ca. 3 Feb. '22. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at left) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing, proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. There used to be crossing gates at both blue lights.
Photo Date:
3/22/2022
Upload Date:
4/3/2022 3:07:47 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
HLCX 3880(GP38-2)
HLCX 1037(GP38-2)
Views:
272
Comments:
0
Title:
HLCX 3880
Description:
A FV&LS (or FOXY) train, with a particularly unfriendly crew, prepares to extract several boxcars from the Midwest Paper Group mill via former CN, historically C&NW, rails at Combined Locks, WI, on 22 Mar. '22. Founded in 1889 (some references state 1892) as the Combined Locks Paper Co., it became Combined Paper Mills, Inc. in ‘46 after it purchased a paper mill in PA. Acquired by the National Cash Register Co. in ‘69, it was merged with Appleton Coated Paper Co. in ‘71 to form Appleton Papers, Inc. Commonly known as Appleton Papers Locks Mill, it has been controlled by several different domestic and foreign owners over the years. It was separated from Appleton Papers in ‘00 and became Appleton Coated, LLC. Ten members of the mill’s management purchased the facility from France-based Sequana SA on 19 Dec. ’14. Forced into receivership, it was purchased by scrap dealers, Industrial Assets Corp. and Maynards Industries USA, in Oct. ’17. They bought it to shut it down and gut it. By some miracle, they changed their minds and restarted the paper machines. The facility was re-named Midwest Paper Group ca. 19 Apr. ’18. McKinley Paper Co., a subsidiary of Mexico-based Bio PAPPEL, purchased the facility ca. 3 Feb. '22. There are flashing blue lights on both sides of the driveway (at left) and a sign that says "Train in the area when flashing, proceed with caution". The RR crew turns on the lights when they arrive. There used to be crossing gates at both blue lights. This antagonistic train crew reported me the Outagamie Co. Sheriff's Dept. As I was watching them switch the mill, I saw a deputy pull up to a member of the train crew. The crew member pointed to me and then the deputy drove up to me. The friendly and professional deputy rolls down his window and says, "There is some concern down by the mill about what you are doing up here." I told him, "I'm just watching the train." He said, "You're OK. You can keep doing what you're doing." We wished each other a good day, and he drove away. I was standing on a public sidewalk 400' from railroad property. At no point during the brief chase on this day did I set foot off of a public sidewalk or public street.
Photo Date:
3/22/2022
Upload Date:
4/3/2022 3:07:55 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
HLCX 3880(GP38-2)
Views:
216
Comments:
0
Title:
HLCX 3880 and HLCX 1037
Description:
A Fox Valley & Lake Superior (FV&LS or FOXY) train, with a particularly unfriendly crew, parallels Prospect St. and the Fox River as it heads southwest via former CN, historically C&NW, rails at L. C. Siding at Combined Locks, WI, on 22 Mar. '22. After dropping the majority of their train at the siding, they are now headed for Warehouse Specialists, Inc. (WSI), 100 Prospect St. There used to be a station sign here for L. C. Siding, but the last time I saw it was Sep. '17.
Photo Date:
3/22/2022
Upload Date:
4/3/2022 3:07:58 AM
Location:
Combined Locks, WI
Author:
T. P. Bruss
Categories:
Locomotives:
HLCX 3880(GP38-2)
HLCX 1037(GP38-2)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Page
1
of
2
1
2
Next->
Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
Contact:
[email protected]
