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LS&I's new(er) power

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    March 2008
  • From: Gwinn, Michigan along the CN Tracks
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LS&I's new(er) power
Posted by Yooper Foamer on Friday, June 27, 2008 11:38 AM

THey leased 3 SD60's from Helm

HLCX: 5989

HLCX: 5967

HLCX: 5968

 

The arrived to Eagle Mills on Sunday June 22nd. They where on the road as of yesterday.

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Posted by klahm on Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:18 PM
Their zenith in esoterica was realized in the mid-70s when they acquired the ex-SF Alco Alligators, while I lived in Marquette.  These SD-60s are more of a mainstream acquisition, like the U-boats.

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