The fall of 79 found the Soo power short and they leased a few CR U-boats to help solve the problem for a couple of months. Mostly U25C's were leased although I did spot this U33C in my hometown. ... (more)
Once the companion of Alligators, this ex-SOU unit has a more mundane, ex-BN partner by this time. They have brought the daily train down to unload at the usual ambling gait. These old "Boats" m... (more)
Just before a late afternoon thunderstorm U33C's 8511 and 8512 spliced by U30CG 8005 roll past the main street of Fort Madison with an eastbound mixed manifest. These big GE's were getting pretty ... (more)