The SOO 2719 passes over the French River as they steam towards Duluth after spending the day in Two Harbors.

Leaving downtown Duluth behind SOO 2719 rolls along the lakewalk as they head for Two Harbors for the day.

Some of the many "toys" of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and Depot in downtown Duluth.

NSSR 9169, the oldest operating RDC in the United States, is all decorated for the Polar Express that shuttles to the Fitgers Brewery and back along with activities for the kids. This unit was ori... (more)

Welcome to the North Pole! While other railroads do caboose hops and such, at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum we go all out, and proves you can teach an old dog new tricks! Oldest operating RDC... (more)

FIN! Dave Schultz holds the semaphore blade up in triumph as Jim hands him the final bolt. One semaphore is up, many more to go. Signal Department volunteers include Dave, Dave Bruns, Matt Skudsta... (more)

The orignal. The oldest operating BUDD Car and original piece of equipment for the North Shore Scenic Railroad rests in the yard. Originally built for the C&NW.

The #2719 hustles The Laker south towards Chicago. But seriously John and Kale are shoveling for their lives.

Are they coming, or are they going?

Crew pose for a portrait on their last day of operation in 2010. From L to R. Kale McConnell-19 year old fireman has worked his way up from "kid" to "boy" and become a crew favorite. At 19 Kale ... (more)

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.