Wisconsin & Southern passenger train

[eolafan]

Yesterday, while leaving Hartford, WI I was stopped at a grade crossing near downtown by the crossing flashers and heard a diesel horn very near by. I stopped at the crossing and to my shock along came two E9's and five passenger cars of a business train. What a sight! The E units were spottlessly clean as were the cars, and it seemed like I had traveled through a time warp. Imagine my surprise and shock...too bad I did not have a camera (SORRY EVERYBODY).

[chad thomas]

I have had the same thing happen to me. It's strange, especialy on a freight only line. And of course one of those Murphys laws says you will not have the camera.

[Anonymous]

It's probably going to Green County Depot Days which is the last weekend of April. They generally have a static display at one of the towns. Google Depot Days and you'll see all the events. My club will be giving speeder rides at Brooklyn Wi all weekend. John[8D][:o)]

[Noah Hofrichter]

Actually the train was a Business trip for Mr Gardner(President and CEO of the WSOR) and a few of his buds. The train went from Milwaukee to Horicon on April 5th, and you must have caught the return trip. It was stored in Milwaukee all winter. I bet the train will be at Green County Depot Days, but this wasn't the run for that yet.

Noah

[eolafan]

Must be nice to have such a train at ones disposal any time you want it. I am truly envious. Somebody caught the earlier westbound train at Slinger and photographed it. You can all see it on www.railpictures.net

[mikeyuhas]

They ran on the Superior Subdivision from Milwaukee north to Plymouth last night. Here's a shot of the train near Fredonia, Wisconsin:



More on my website.

[Noah Hofrichter]

Mike, those are awesome! I've yet to see the E-units in person, they were sold the first time before I learned of the WSOR. These photo make me want to see them even more! That is absolutely fabulous! Thanks alot for sharing.

Noah

[kschmidt]

I keep missing those E-units. Are they coming back down Milwaukee on 4-12 ? Maybe I can actually catch them on the return trip.

Keith

[Anonymous]

Mike each shots!! I wish I would have caught this. Beautiful!!!

[Anonymous]

I saw it roll through Grafton, Wi yesterday.