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Viewing Album:  WSOR Prairie du Chien Subdivision
 
By:Andre Wehrle
Dates:8/3/2007 - 8/3/2023
Album Info:The Milwaukee Road's line between Prairie du Chien and Madison was another abandonment candidate in the early 1980s to be rescued by the WRRTC and is today operated by the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad. The line has its western terminus on St. Feriole Island in Prairie du Chien, crosses the BNSF mainline at Crawford Junction, winds its way through the scenic Wisconsin River valley, and cuts through the UW-Madison campus before joining WSOR's Reedsburg Subdivision at Broom Street, which trains coming off the line take to get to the yard at Johnson Street (seen in the album "Ex-C&NW Tracks Around Madison").
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WSOR 4053 splitting Olson Road east of town
Title:  WSOR 4053 splitting Olson Road east of town
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 8:58:59 PM
Location:  Mazomanie, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Just west of Olson Road
Title:  Just west of Olson Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:00:42 PM
Location:  Mazomanie, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
Wide and low for Mazo
Title:  Wide and low for Mazo
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:06:45 PM
Location:  Mazomanie, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
Stalkin'
Title:  Stalkin'
Description:  A couple of other railfans are in the grass to the right of the station sign post.
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:08:06 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
WSOR 4053 rockin' and rollin' through
Title:  WSOR 4053 rockin' and rollin' through
Description:  The five closely spaced grade crossings and 25 MPH running always make for a good show when the WSOR comes through Arena.
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:09:34 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Fall in Wisconsin
Title:  Fall in Wisconsin
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:12:06 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2) WAMX 3928(GP39-2)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
Move along people, nothing to see here
Title:  Move along people, nothing to see here
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:14:34 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2) WAMX 3928(GP39-2)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
Westbound ho, into the sunset we go
Title:  Westbound ho, into the sunset we go
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:22:50 PM
Location:  Avoca, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Solid gold
Title:  Solid gold
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2015  Upload Date: 10/23/2015 9:44:01 PM
Location:  Avoca, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4053(SD40-2) WAMX 3928(GP39-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Polar Express idles on the Greenway Station spur prior to its Sunday journeys
Title:  Polar Express idles on the Greenway Station spur prior to its Sunday journeys
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/22/2015  Upload Date: 11/25/2015 2:34:05 PM
Location:  Middleton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SLRG 103(E9A)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
Home Colors
Title:  Home Colors
Description:  The 103, B-unit 102, and the bilevel coaches at right all wear WSOR's red and gray although they now belong to Iowa Pacific.
Photo Date:  11/22/2015  Upload Date: 11/25/2015 2:34:56 PM
Location:  Middleton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SLRG 103(E9A)
Views:  457   Comments: 1
SLRG 103 head on
Title:  SLRG 103 head on
Description:  A green diamond has replaced the red goose, and an old-cast P5 has replaced the K3HA, but 103 still looks right at home on WSOR rails.
Photo Date:  11/22/2015  Upload Date: 11/25/2015 2:36:15 PM
Location:  Middleton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SLRG 103(E9A)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
Cold November sky
Title:  Cold November sky
Description:  An early season blast of snow makes a fitting scene for the inaugural weekend of this year's Polar Express operations. It won't last though, the Thanksgiving Day forecast is for highs in excess of 50 degrees and rainy.
Photo Date:  11/22/2015  Upload Date: 11/25/2015 2:36:45 PM
Location:  Middleton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SLRG 103(E9A)
Views:  393   Comments: 1
Tiny T7
Title:  Tiny T7
Description:  I had just missed this train leaving the yard. After getting L863 in Waunakee it was straight west on Highway 19 to Mazomanie to intercept.
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:09:40 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
WSOR 4009 and its eight-car T7 rattle through
Title:  WSOR 4009 and its eight-car T7 rattle through
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:10:20 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Wisconsin River Bridge Sequence 1 of 3
Title:  Wisconsin River Bridge Sequence 1 of 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:11:15 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Wisconsin River Bridge Sequence 2 of 3
Title:  Wisconsin River Bridge Sequence 2 of 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:11:56 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Wisconsin River Bridge Sequence 3/3
Title:  Wisconsin River Bridge Sequence 3/3
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:12:31 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
Winter Dusk
Title:  Winter Dusk
Description:  Just picked up a cut of 25 off the siding, now about to call dispatch for more track.
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:13:42 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Leaving town
Title:  Leaving town
Description:  Crossing Wood Street.
Photo Date:  12/3/2015  Upload Date: 12/16/2015 2:14:15 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4009(SD40-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Under the Bridge
Title:  Under the Bridge
Description:  T007 is about to duck under University Avenue after paralleling it for several miles through the UW campus.
Photo Date:  3/3/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2016 1:05:25 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
WSOR 4079 is one of only two ex-C&O SD40M-2s left on the railroad
Title:  WSOR 4079 is one of only two ex-C&O SD40M-2s left on the railroad
Description:  4076-77 have been moved to other railroad properties owned by parent company Watco.
Photo Date:  3/3/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2016 1:07:44 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
The Rumble and the Roar
Title:  The Rumble and the Roar
Description:  Hogger Adam gives 4079 plenty of throttle to hold the train at a steady 25 MPH on the slight uphill climb toward Whitney Way, (coincidentally I'm sure) putting on a nice noise and smoke show for me in the process.
Photo Date:  3/3/2016  Upload Date: 3/5/2016 1:09:58 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
Whitney Way again
Title:  Whitney Way again
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/20/2016 12:21:18 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
The first of many
Title:  The first of many
Description:  ...friendly waves from Conductor Ted and trainee A.J. on this chase!
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/20/2016 12:22:16 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
Clickety-Clack
Title:  Clickety-Clack
Description:  L465 has 12 cars for industries in the Spring Green area.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/20/2016 12:23:00 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Rocky Dell Wave
Title:  Rocky Dell Wave
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/20/2016 12:23:59 PM
Location:  Cross Plains, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
A Walk in the Park
Title:  A Walk in the Park
Description:  Ambling through Black Earth Community Park at 10 MPH.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 6:55:46 PM
Location:  Black Earth, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Babbling Brook
Title:  Babbling Brook
Description:  Although this winter's snowpack wasn't particularly heavy by Wisconsin standards, there was still enough to have Black Earth Creek a bit high several days after the melt finished.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 6:56:38 PM
Location:  Black Earth, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Kickin' Back at the Old Feed Mill
Title:  Kickin' Back at the Old Feed Mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 6:57:28 PM
Location:  Mazomanie, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Boots on the...windowsill
Title:  Boots on the...windowsill
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 6:59:08 PM
Location:  Mazomanie, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Blynn Bend
Title:  Blynn Bend
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:00:28 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
Ooooo, shiny
Title:  Ooooo, shiny
Description:  To the consternation of local railfans, WSOR doesn't seem to wash its power as often under Watco ownership, but occasionally you luck out.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:02:01 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
A Long Way From Old Virginny
Title:  A Long Way From Old Virginny
Description:  WSOR 4079 was built for the C&O in 1970. Although that railroad's system did extend to Chicago and into much of Michigan, its only presence in Wisconsin was a carferry switcher in Milwaukee.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:05:34 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Hayward Crossing
Title:  Hayward Crossing
Description:  The twelve-car L465 nears its first set-out at Anderson's in Helena.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:07:11 PM
Location:  Helena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Down Low at Anderson Inc.
Title:  Down Low at Anderson Inc.
Description:  The crew will set out the tank car in the siding here.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:08:25 PM
Location:  Helena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
WSOR Weddle
Title:  WSOR Weddle
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:09:01 PM
Location:  Helena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
Obligatory
Title:  Obligatory
Description:  ...I mean, it's like, the rule that you can't pass up a golden light westbound on this bridge, right? Especially with clean power short hood forward!
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:15:16 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
"Hey, Ted!"
Title:  "Hey, Ted!"
Description:  Conductor Ted N. poses at the request of some other photographers who were chasing with me, while in the background trainee A.J. does the real work.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:16:21 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Setout
Title:  Setout
Description:  L465 shuffles cars on the pass at Spring Green, they will add 11 covered hoppers to those already present.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:17:05 PM
Location:  Spring Green, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
Glinting
Title:  Glinting
Description:  L465 returns light engine towards Middleton out of the setting sun. They will have some work in the industrial park there before finishing at the yard in Madison.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:21:42 PM
Location:  Arena, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
A Crossbuck and an Engine
Title:  A Crossbuck and an Engine
Description:  Mahocker Road.
Photo Date:  3/11/2016  Upload Date: 3/23/2016 7:23:11 PM
Location:  Mazomanie, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WSOR 4079(SD40M-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Back UP!!!
Title:  Back UP!!!
Description:  This is an Operation Lifesaver demonstration train for local media and law enforcement to witness firsthand the kind of idiocy train crews have to deal with on a daily basis. They get a good example here as this truck quickly backs out from under the gate as it comes down on the cab.
Photo Date:  9/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 9:11:33 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 4219(SD40-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
WAMX 4219 in the yellow bonnet paint leads the OLS demonstrator train westbound
Title:  WAMX 4219 in the yellow bonnet paint leads the OLS demonstrator train westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/15/2016 9:16:55 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 4219(SD40-2)
Views:  329   Comments: 2
WAMX 4219 carrying an Operation Lifesaver banner passing the University Station shopping center
Title:  WAMX 4219 carrying an Operation Lifesaver banner passing the University Station shopping center
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/16/2016 3:36:55 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 4219(SD40-2)
Views:  582   Comments: 0
WAMX 3928 tails the westward movement of the OLS demonstrator train
Title:  WAMX 3928 tails the westward movement of the OLS demonstrator train
Description:  A UWPD SUV is pacing the train and giving trespassers/crossing violators a stern talking-to or a ticket, depending on the egregiousness of the violation.
Photo Date:  9/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/16/2016 3:39:36 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 3928(GP39-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
OLS demonstration train passes the depot near the end of its westbound journey
Title:  OLS demonstration train passes the depot near the end of its westbound journey
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/16/2016 3:41:06 PM
Location:  Middleton, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 4219(SD40-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
WAMX 3928 now leads the eastbound OLS demonstration train back toward the yard
Title:  WAMX 3928 now leads the eastbound OLS demonstration train back toward the yard
Description:  Crossing Whitney Way.
Photo Date:  9/15/2016  Upload Date: 9/16/2016 3:42:35 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 3928(GP39-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Old and Graying
Title:  Old and Graying
Description:  The WSOR 30th Anniversary unit's special paint scheme has not aged well, with most of the nose and long hood decals peeled away or discolored. To add insult to injury, a mismatched all-gray door has been installed Rn the front conductor's side of the cab. Despite its less-than-stellar appearance, the former 4030 still earns its keep for WSOR's "new" (since 2012) parent company, Watco, as it pulls train T7 across Whitney Way bound for Prairie du Chien.
Photo Date:  2/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 1:55:53 PM
Location:  Madison, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 4183(SD40-2)
Views:  280   Comments: 1
Former SD45 WAMX 4223 fronts a quartet on an idling eastbound sand train
Title:  Former SD45 WAMX 4223 fronts a quartet on an idling eastbound sand train
Description:  After seeing that 4171 and 4223 were power for T007 yesterday, both long-hood-forward out of Madison, I had a hunch that 4223 might lead back east the next day. Followed the line and found it sitting here.
Photo Date:  5/24/2018  Upload Date: 5/28/2018 12:01:52 PM
Location:  Boscobel, WI
Author:  Andre Wehrle
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WAMX 4223(SD40M-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 1

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