Soo Line FP7 #2500-A was brought down from Duluth to celebrate Union Depot Train Days. This was the locomotive's first time visiting the depot since the 1960's, when it served in passenger service... (more)
The classic cab of Soo Line FP7 #2500-A provides a sharp contrast from today's modern locomotives.
What do these two locomotives have in common? They were both built as demonstrator locomotives. FT 103 has been restored to its demonstrator configuration, while Soo Line 2500 (ex- EMD 7001) wea... (more)
My personal favorite unit at Spencer, Soo Line 2500, takes a spin on the ex-Southern Railway turntable.
Soo 2500A and Missabe 316 slowly move over 100 empty coal cars out of winter storage, headed for BNSF in Duluth.
2500-A was EMD FP-7A demo 7001 built Nov. 1949, sold to Soo May 1950. Crews loved warm cabs during North Dakota winters.