Soo Line 2719 Sept 08

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Soo Line 2719 running on North Shore September 26, 2008

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• Sept
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[itm426]

How fast does this engine get up to?

[donaldesse]

@itm426 Because of track conditions, and probably the age of the engine, no more than about 30mph. It was built with drive wheels that would allow it to hit 70mph.

[thediremoose]

Wow, there are still Soo Line steam engines running? That's awesome, my great-grandfather used to work as a clerk for that railroad. Good to know some of the engines from that era are still operating.

[donaldesse]

@thediremoose Yes, the Depot in Duluth runs the 2719 each fall for several weekends. I know they'll be running it for 5 weekends in late August or early September in 2011. My dad was a railroad man too (engineer on the Northern Pacific) and he had lots of experience running steam! Check out my other videos. I was lucky enough to ride in the cab on two trips and I shot tons of video of the crew. Thanks for watching. Don Esse

[glazerguy58]

@coborn35 I'm harrassing you dumbass. Take a pill ... prozac maybe. If that don't work try the hand gun under the chin, or the tempel.

[coborn35]

@glazerguy58 Well I have worked on the engine for the last 5 years so I think I am qualified to say what number is on the side. Its #2719. End of story.

[glazerguy58]

@coborn35 The jumpie video made it appear to be 19. Yep, it's 10.

[coborn35]

@glazerguy58 It says #2719.

[glazerguy58]

Says 2710 on the Engine .... but sure is a steamer. These are a gas to ride.

[LNERMallard]

I think its a Soo Line 6 chime.