Soo Line 2719
From Railroad Depot
| Power type | Steam |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 4-6-2 |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) |
| Career | Soo Line Railroad |
| Retired | June 21 1959 |
| Current owner | Chippewa Valley Railroad Association |
| Disposition | undergoing restoration to operating condition |
Soo Line 2719 is a restored 4-6-2 steam locomotive that was originally operated by the Soo Line Railroad. This locomotive is significant in that it was used to haul the Soo Line's last steam-powered train, on a June 21, 1959, round-trip excursion between Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
The locomotive's restoration began in February 1997 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin's Carson Park, where it had been on public display.
[edit] References
- Gilchinski, Steve (February 1997). "Soo Line 2-8-2 back in steam". Trains magazine 57 (2): 24-25.
[edit] External link
- Chippewa Valley Railroad Association The organization responsible for the restoration and continuing operation of the locomotive.
