The LS&I currently has four sets of CEFX AC4400CWs, plus a pair of U30Cs (3000 & 3009) and a pair of C30-7s (3073 & 3074) in regular service. Here, the U30C pair (possibly the last active U30s in ... (more)
The Eagle Mills Yard job pokes out the west end for some head room with the two active C30-7s on the roster.
Heading up from the docks to Eagle Mills, an RSD-15/U25C/RSD-15 set crosses the Dead Creek Bridge.
LS&I bought a number of used RSD12's from C&O/B&O in the early 70's. A few were put on the lease market with the LASCO name on them. CNW used some of them for a couple years and this one was shot... (more)
The LS&I's pair of U25C's and an RS3 at the Marquette yard in the spring of 1973. This was a common power set on the Hill Job at the time. Photo is in my collection and was taken by Russ Porter.
Unlike Soo Line employees who almost unanimously detested GE U30C's, the WC employees(a fairly large percentage of which had worked for other RR's and were more accustomed to U-boats) didn't seemi... (more)
LS&I 3006 leads a dusty sister and 60 loads upgrade passing the CN connection at Empire Junction. Big time LS&I action at its best with barking Boats, sand flying along with dust blowing off the w... (more)
A shortage of pellets at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie ONT prompted the LS&I/Soo Line to run about 15 all rail pellet moves in the spring of 1979. These jobs operated with LS&I power and Soo ho... (more)
There is no mistaking the commodity hauled by the LS&I - taconite (iron ore) pellets.
7 Tilden approaches Eagle Mills.
A pair of ex-BN U30C's run light power back to the Tilden Mine.
The 7 Tilden Job arrives Eagle Mills with another load of Taconite behind a pair of U30C's on this perfect Autumn morning.
The 7 Tilden Job heads by Empire Mine at Palmer with loads for Eagle Mills.
The 11pm Tilden Job heads back towards Eagle Mills with a pair of U30Cs.
11pm Tilden Job heads through Eagle Mills Jct on its way to Tilden Mine. Apparently, the LS&I has been using the U30C's on the Tilden Jobs rather often, so go get your shots now!