Minneapolis Tramway Network

PART 3

The Hiawatha Line - Airport & Mall of America

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3-01. Car 124 has the highest number in the fleet. In this night scene it is about to depart the Fort Snelling station for the Airport & the Mall of America. (10-June-2005, YM)

3-02. Car 110 stops at the Lindbergh (Main) Terminal station below the airport. This is the only station built in the tunnel, about 70 ft below surface. (10-June-2005, YM)

3-03. The Hiawatha Line is considerably popular. Passengers get on the downtown-bound two-car train after 9PM in the evening on Friday. This train already collected a substantial load as it left the Mall of America. By the time it reaches downtown, this run will carry a full load of passengers. Between the Lindbergh (Main) Terminal station and the Humphrey Terminal station trams practically function as the airport shuttle. At night, when the system shuts down, a shuttle car operates between these two stations only, to maintain a 24/7 connection between the terminals. (10-June-2005, YM)

3-04. South of the airport the line continues on a lightly segregated right-of-way without fencing or gate crossings built in the middle of 34th Ave S. In this photo southbound train crosses Airport Ln with airport-associated structures in the background. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-05. Some considerable development is taking place around the line. A colorful 'iPod' car 110 heads north through the office building park as it turns from American Blvd E onto 34th Ave S. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-06. Car 110 pictured earlier as it heads southbound toward the Mall of America via the segregated corridor between American Blvd E and E Old Shakopee Rd, the Bloomington Central station is in the background. Note a seemingly needless crossover designed to help service-patching during disruptions. The right-of-way is protected by 'do not enter' signs only. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-07. City-bound car crosses a gateless intersection at E 82 St / 28 Ave S and enters the 28th Street station, with midi-bus waiting at the traffic light. The airport hangar looms in the background. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-08. City-bound car 119 just turned from Killebrew Dr on 28 Ave S amid undeveloped but readily available lots. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-09. Two-car train approaches the Mall of America as it crosses 24 Ave S via Killebrew Dr. Unlike other right-of-way crossings at this end of the line, the last intersection before entry into the mall is gated. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-10. Two-car train exits the parking garage of the Mall of America. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

3-11. The Hiawatha Line ends on the ground level of the parking garage, inside the south-eastern corner of the Mall of America complex, at the transit center for the mall. (10-June-2005, YM)

3-12. The Mall of America is billed as the largest shopping mall in the United States. Among other extras, the structure houses an amusement park. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)

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© 2002 Author: Yury Maller
Content: Yury Maller, Stefan Mashkevich, Mike Glikin
Presentation: Stefan Mashkevich
Usage of material found herein is permitted provided the source is mentioned. Usage for public display is possible with authors' permission only.
Last update 01-Dec-2005

	3-01. Car 124 has the highest number in the fleet. In this night scene it is about to depart the Fort Snelling station for the Airport & the Mall of America. (10-June-2005, YM)
	3-02. Car 110 stops at the Lindbergh (Main) Terminal station below the airport. This is the only station built in the tunnel, about 70 ft below surface. (10-June-2005, YM)
	3-03. The Hiawatha Line is considerably popular. Passengers get on the downtown-bound two-car train after 9PM in the evening on Friday. This train already collected a substantial load as it left the Mall of America. By the time it reaches downtown, this run will carry a full load of passengers. Between the Lindbergh (Main) Terminal station and the Humphrey Terminal station trams practically function as the airport shuttle. At night, when the system shuts down, a shuttle car operates between these two stations only, to maintain a 24/7 connection between the terminals. (10-June-2005, YM)
	3-04. South of the airport the line continues on a lightly segregated right-of-way without fencing or gate crossings built in the middle of 34th Ave S. In this photo southbound train crosses Airport Ln with airport-associated structures in the background. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-05. Some considerable development is taking place around the line. A colorful 'iPod' car 110 heads north through the office building park as it turns from American Blvd E onto 34th Ave S. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-06. Car 110 pictured earlier as it heads southbound toward the Mall of America via the segregated corridor between American Blvd E and E Old Shakopee Rd, the Bloomington Central station is in the background. Note a seemingly needless crossover designed to help service-patching during disruptions. The right-of-way is protected by 'do not enter' signs only. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-07. City-bound car crosses a gateless intersection at E 82 St / 28 Ave S and enters the 28th Street station, with midi-bus waiting at the traffic light. The airport hangar looms in the background. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-08. City-bound car 119 just turned from Killebrew Dr on 28 Ave S amid undeveloped but readily available lots. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-09. Two-car train approaches the Mall of America as it crosses 24 Ave S via Killebrew Dr. Unlike other right-of-way crossings at this end of the line, the last intersection before entry into the mall is gated. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-10. Two-car train exits the parking garage of the Mall of America. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)
	3-11. The Hiawatha Line ends on the ground level of the parking garage, inside the south-eastern corner of the Mall of America complex, at the transit center for the mall. (10-June-2005, YM)
	3-12. The Mall of America is billed as the largest shopping mall in the United States. Among other extras, the structure houses an amusement park. (10-June-2005, Stefan Mashkevich)