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BNSF Hinckley Subdivision
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BNSF Hinckley Subdivision
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<p>In 1888, the Eastern Railway Company of Minnesota (ERM) would construct a 70-mile railroad between Hinckley, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. In 1899, the ERM would construct a 65-mile connection between Coon Creek (Fridley), Minnesota and Hinckley. This railroad served as a primary connection between the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior. In 1902, the Great Northern Railway would lease the ERM for a period of 99 years. In 1907, the ERM would be purchased by the Great Northern Railway, which owned a significant amount of railroad lines in Minnesota and other states. This route served as the primary GN mainline between the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports. The line was critical for hauling iron ore, timber and agricultural commodities. In 1970, GN merged with rival Northern Pacific Railway and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad to form Burlington Northern Railroad. BN was in turn merged with Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway in 1996, to form BNSF Railway. BNSF currently operates this line as the Hinckley subdivision.<br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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