Soo Line 2719 roars through Palmers at all of 40 mph. She was a-movin!
With gas prices what they are, coal power seems more attractive by the day.
Soo 2719 leads a special fall color train back to Duluth Union Depot from Two Harbors and in the process crosses over the Frech River.
Soo 2719 back in action.
2719 and a matched Soo Line consist crossing the Big Sucker River bridge near Palmers. Thanks to Steve Glischinski for setting up this photo charter.
Its September 1951. Soo 2500, with a short freight train, takes the siding at Watkins, Minnesota for the local passenger train to pass. OK this is really Palmers, MN on the North Shore Scenic R... (more)
2719 performs a photo runby near Two Harbors on the now-legendary 2007 Steve Glischinski Railfan Weekend on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. You gotta love 2719 without all the garish white strip... (more)
The 2719 whistles off and backs out of the Duluth Union Depot with: a RDC, C&NW bi level, power boxcar, and $oo Line caboose in tow.
The 2719 has no speedometer, so its speed is calculated using a GPS unit that is zip tied to the top of the break stand. Here we see an old GN steam vet trying to get this new-fangled thing to wor... (more)
Photo runby near Spooner on the Steve Glischinski photo charter.
Steve Glischinski photo charter with Soo 2719 on the WGN.
Special run on the Wisconsin Great Northern
Soo 2719 rests overnight at Spooner, Wisconsin.
Heading over the Little Sucker River bridge.
Fireman Dan keeps a watchful eye on the crossing as the 2719 back around the wye.
