Re: Correction on Soo 2719 post
Author: *
Date: 12-09-2020 - 15:42
Fan of the Soo Line & walleye Wrote:
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> * Wrote:
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> > Curious if the loco is running today or not.
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> After running on the Wisconsin Central for a few
> years, the ex-Soo Line 2719 (a 4-6-2) went to
> the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. The 2719 was
> used for excursions on the North Shore Scenic
> Railroad from 2007 until 2013 when it came due for
> its mandatory federal inspection and overhaul.
> Subsequently, the museum purchased the 2719 from
> the City of Eau Claire, WI and it is on display at
> the museum.
>
> Duluth & Northeastern #28 is currently the
> locomotive used for steam-powered excursions on
> the North Shore Scenic Railroad (from Duluth to
> Two Harbors, MN). Don't know if the 2719 will go
> through another overhaul to return to operation.
Love the screen name.
The 2719 is a really nice Pacific. As you know, there was some conflict with the City of O'Clair recently, but thankfully it was resolved, and 2719 resides safely at the museum. Thank God!