MJRX 711 at Crystal Valley Coop at Madelia, MN.

A former-SOO GP30, now MJRX 711 is tied down outside the Crystal Valley COOP elevator in Madalia, MN. MJRX 711 was built in '63 as SOO 711, then went to the Wisconsin Central as WC 711.

Retaining it's original number for over 50 years, former Soo Line & Wisconsin Central 711 now toils away moving grain hoppers 15' at a time for loading at the local grain elevator. We learned it ... (more)

Hostlers move the units for service.

Running as a loaner unit, this ex-WC, nee-SOO GP30 is coupled to a WSOR SD40-2. This unit is on the railroad while additional SD40-2's are being worked on. Would be sweet to see it in red and gra... (more)