Mississippi River Crossing - a photo on Flickriver

            So, this is a view I have seen from many bike rides along Shepard Road.  When riding eastbound, the trail climbs up from I-35E towards Otto Avenue then onto a bridge over a gap in the bluff where the view of the Mississippi opens up.  The view offers an angle down the river towards the Omaha/Milwaukee Bridge No. 15.  For years I have wanted to grab a shot over the bridge from this angle, but the sun angle and having a train at the right timing have to line up perfectly.  The UP sent a train down the Mankato Subdivision from South Saint Paul via Hoffman Yard, and when I saw the lights at Robert Street reveal a lined route for this UP movement I was optimistic this would be my chance.  First shot was taken from the St. Paul Highbridge, then I rushed over to Otto Avenue and ran to the bridge I often bike on.  After a few minutes the train quietly show up after easing through the Western Avenue Yard.  Bingo! Success!  Wildfire smoke leaves a thin blanket over Minnesota in the process, too. 
   

Taken in: United States / Minnesota / Lilydale / Lilydale (show map)

Taken on: September 21, 2020

Tags:

Saint Paul

MInnesota

Mississippi River

Railroad

Bridge

River

Ramsey County « less

Sets appears in: • Mississippi River • 2020 Favorites more » • UP Mankato Subdivision • Railroad Photography « less

Groups appears in: • The Beauty of St. Paul, MN • Minnesota Railroads more » • Railfan Atlas « less

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