A man and his machine. Normally the Shop Foreman, Eddy Symons chases the SOO #2719 on its trip from Duluth to Two Harbors and makes sure no problems arise. Once in Two Harbors, Ed fires up the hel... (more)
On the last run of the year, the 80+ year old ex GN steam hogger is giving fireman John Johnson a workout as they climb the stiff grade out of Two Harbors. Don't be fooled, the diesel was shut dow... (more)
I think I can. I think I can. SOO 2719 huffs and puffs some serious black smoke while climbing out of Two Harbors. They are just underway on the return trip back to Duluth and home at the Depot.
Lots of goodies to look at down at the Depot in downtown Duluth. Wisconsin Central SD45 # 7495, DM&IR SD18 #193, Hallet Dock FM H10-44 #11, Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Alco RS-1 #101, a woma... (more)
SOO 2719 pulls over Scenic Highway 61 and begins to cause a few brake locks by the cars below who start looking at a magnificant piece a machinery pass by.