Although the South shore used the Soo Yard At SSM, it appears from limited research that they did their own switching there and made their own transfer runs to...
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Mar 2, 2006 12:22 am
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I am in the process of cataloging my 35mm slides. I have a couple of slides dated 9/73 I took at the B&OCT Barr Yard in Riverdale, one of a mildly wrecked...
... How long ago are we talking? I was born and raised at SSM and live within the shadows on the SooLine yard. I don't recall the South Shore operations. But...
... post-war to merger operations. (1945-1961) I guess there are no remaining South Shore employees active on this list. (?) Thanks for any info you may...
Here is the info I have: SD40-2 766 was built in 3/73 and wrecked in 1/79 at Malacca, MI. It was traded in to EMD 7/79. SD40 736 was also wrecked at Malacca...
I just talked to my friend Mike Creeden who lives in the Soo. He could add a few details- The DSS&A and Soo were separate lines before 63' The two roads...
... Ron Kaminen (sp?), who occasionally postes to this list, started his career with the South Shore in '57 or '58, but I don't think he worked as far east as...
Kim, In "The Little Jewel" by Wallace Abbey he notes that 6600 and 6601 were replacements for 736 and 766 both of which were destroyed in a wreck at Mallaca,...
I am working on a comprehensive history of the old Port Edwards, Centralia & Northern Railway (the "PECAN") and its successor, the Marshfield & South Eastern...
As someone who has worked with Rick on magazine articles for nearly ten years now as both an associate editor and author, the system that Rick describes is one...
HI: Yes, I worked in the Soo in the 1950's. I started on the SS in Aug. 1956. Worked a midnight switch engine many times, and also the day switch. The DSS&A...
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Mar 3, 2006 12:21 am
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Jason: Really? It's that easy? For whom? Had there not been something special to do with Manitowoc, the crap I wrote on it would have NEVER seen the light of...
... Please explain. ... Think what you wish, I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone that you're not the type to appreciate cooperation/teamwork. By the way, how...
Hi Group: The 714 was wrecked in North Dakota when it ran into a cut of ex-railway express cars that had blown out of a siding onto the mainline. I'm not sure...
dssaronk@...
Mar 3, 2006 2:11 am
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... Hmmm, sounds familiar to a scenario that occurred back about 1998 or 1999 in Carrington, when strong T-storm winds blew a cut of grain hoppers out the end ...
Kim & Russ, I think I shot that engine in Shoreham in 1973. I uploaded a couple photos to the files section and you're right, the cab took it really tough. I...
What local business was there in the Sault for the Soo and the DSS&A? Was it simply interchange or were there local industries that required switching there? ...
... type to appreciate cooperation/teamwork. =========================================== TEAMWORK: The team stands around watching Keith do all the work...
I agree 1,000% with what Jason and Rick said. As an author, I am amazed at the amount of work that goes into the magazine to make my simple verse into some...
Group: There was no interchange in the Soo. Both railroads operated the yard. The industries were the Carbide Mill, Soo Veneer plant. The tannery, and a ...
dssaronk@...
Mar 3, 2006 3:48 pm
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Thanks for sharing Ron, I'm interested in this pulpwood movement. Do you know what mills in Wisconsin it was destined? Who's gons? Did this last until 1963?...
... The Sault had Northwestern Leather Co. (Tannery) , Union Carbide, and a lumber mill. All are gone as of the early 60's. Robert K. Tompsett [Non-text...
I for one would encourage both to be published. I enjoy the unique perspective you bring to the table Keith, and am in the market to buy both books when they...
Hi Kim, Everything that Russ said was correct. Something to add on the 714 though. The 714 was wrecked twice. I am not sure about the first time. What you ...
I meant no critisism to anyone associated with the magazine. It is an excellent publication, far better than most historical society magazines. I enjoyed the...
... No need to explain yourself Russ, the original questions were not taken that way, at least by me. I just wanted to add on to what Rick was saying and ...
Mike: I did just that about 24 hours ago, but I assume that since I am a new member to the group the posting is still being held in abeyance by the group...
I have some sooline mag from winter1998 up to summer 2005 they are free for the taking but must be picked up.I live in PA. if anyone is interested let me know...
As a young boy, going up north to visit my Great Grandmother meant many things. Crossing the Mackinac Bridge, Black Bears, Tourist spots, Lake Superior, and...
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