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DMIR 2-8-8-4 #227 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range |
| Description: |
One of the most massive steam locomotives in the Lake Superior RR Museum is this DMIR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone type steam loco #227. Built by Baldwin in 1941, it is one of the largest and most powerful steam locomotives ever to run the rails. |
| Photo Date: |
6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:01:50 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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| Locomotives: |
DMIR 227(2-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #227 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range |
| Description: |
Two sets of 4 wheeled drivers are highlighted in the display to draw the attention of the visitors to its powerful capabilities. This loco was well suited for long iron ore drags to the ore loading docks. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:03:40 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DMIR 227(2-8-8-4) |
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| Title: |
DMIR 2-8-8-4 #227 - Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range |
| Description: |
Another view of the "cow catcher" front trucks and steps leading up to the massive body. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:03:43 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DMIR 227(2-8-8-4) |
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51 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
DNM 2-8-2 #14 - Duluth and Northern Minnesota |
| Description: |
Much smaller than the massive DMIR 2-8-8-4 #227 is this Duluth & Northern Minnesota 2-8-2 Mikado #14 built by Baldwin in 1913. Its primary work was in the logging industry of Minnesota. It did run an occasional passenger train later in its work history and well as iron ore until downgraded to being in "portable" stationary boiler service. In 1974, plans were made to eventually donate it to the Lake Superior RR Museum. It actually had a starring role in the Disney movie "Iron Will." |
| Photo Date: |
6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:03:49 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DNM 14(2-8-2) |
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| Title: |
DNM 2-8-2 #14 - Duluth and Northern Minnesota |
| Description: |
Close up view of the fireman's cab window on the 1913 Baldwin built 2-8-2 Mikado, Duluth and Northern Minnesota #14. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:03:55 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
DNM 14(2-8-2) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GN 4-4-0 #1, " Wm Crooks" |
| Description: |
This is the crowning jewel of the Lake Superior RR Museum and it sits proudlyj ust inside the entrance to the Lake Superior RR Museum. Originally built by the New Jersey Locomotive & Machine Company in 1861 originally for the Minnesota & Pacific Rwy, it was the very first steam locomotive to operate in the state of Minnesota. It's named after the Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Minnesota & Pacific Rwy. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:00 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
GN 1(4-4-0) |
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| Title: |
GN 4-4-0 #1, " Wm Crooks" |
| Description: |
With the changing light in the museum, the GN 4-4-0 #1 "William Crooks" appears dark and its brilliantly polished metalwork looks dim. The loco is anything but dim. This stands as an important piece of railroading history and its journey is fascinating to this railroad buff. Try googling it for fun! |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:03 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
GN 1(4-4-0) |
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34 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GN 4-4-0 #1, " Wm Crooks" |
| Description: |
The 1861 4-4-0 steam locomotive has been repainted in one of its original paint schemes, that of the St Paul & Pacific RR who took over the original Minnesota & Pacific Rwy. Eventually it would merge into the Great Northern system |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:07 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
GN 1(4-4-0) |
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| Title: |
GN 4-4-0 #1, " Wm Crooks" |
| Description: |
Information sign posted by the 4-4-0 William Crooks. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:10 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
GN 1(4-4-0) |
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37 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GN 4-4-0 #1, " Wm Crooks" |
| Description: |
Close up of the builder's plate from 1861. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:13 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
GN 1(4-4-0) |
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35 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
GN 4-4-0 #1, " Wm Crooks" plaque |
| Description: |
Donation plaque for the 4-4-0 William Crooks steam locomotive. |
| Photo Date: |
6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:16 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
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| Title: |
MSSX 0-4-0T #7, "Seven Spot" - Minnesota Steel Company |
| Description: |
This "saddle tank" 0-4-0T steam locomotive was built by the H.K. Porter Company in October of 1915 for the Minnesota Steel Company. Nicknamed "7 Spot", it worked the steel company's yard moving hot metal and slag. It's last owner, US Steel Company, donated the little switcher to the Lake Superior RR Museum in 1973. It represents the many small steam switchers that were used in the iron and steel industry in Minnesota. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:19 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MSSX 7(0-4-0T) |
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| Title: |
MSSX 0-4-0T #7, "Seven Spot" - Minnesota Steel Company |
| Description: |
Nice closeup of the face of this little sadde tank 0-4-0T steamer, now housed in the Lake Superior RR Museum. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:22 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
MSSX 7(0-4-0T) |
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38 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
NP 0-4-0T #1, "Minnetonka" - Northern Pacific |
| Description: |
Built by Smith and Porter of Pittsburgh in 1870 for the Northern Pacific, this little saddle tank 0-4-0T was nicknamed "Minnetonka" after the large lake in Minnesota. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:28 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NP 1(0-4-0T) |
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| Title: |
NP 0-4-0T #1, "Minnetonka" - Northern Pacific |
| Description: |
Here is an information sign posted next to the NP 0-4-0T #1, "Minnetonka". Unfortunately the skylight in the Union Station display area wiped out the first few lines. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:32 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NP 1(0-4-0T) |
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| Title: |
NP 0-4-0T #1, "Minnetonka" - Northern Pacific |
| Description: |
The 1870 0-4-0T switcher started out hauling track building supplies for the Northern Pacific as the laid rails westward. Later it served the logging industry through the northwest US. After traveling to various railroad events around the nation, the new owner Burlington Northern finally donated it to the Lake Superior RR Museum where it rests today.. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:37 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
NP 1(0-4-0T) |
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| Title: |
SOO 4-6-2 #2719 - Soo Line RR |
| Description: |
Built by ALCO-Schenectady in May of 1923, this 4-6-2 Pacific was built originally for the Wisconsin Central to run passenger service between Chicago, Duluth and Minneapolis. When the WC went bankrupt, it was sold along with others to the Soo Line. It gained fame as the loco heading up a special railfan "Farewell to Steam" trips in the late 1950's. It was finally retired and donated to the Eau Claire, WI for static display. Later a preservation group brought the loco back to working condition and it continued heading up tourist trains until 9/11/2001 drove the insurance rates out of sight. It was saved by being loaned to the Lake Superior RR Musem and the North Shore Scenic RR where it continued to pull tourist trains. In 2019, it was finally purchased by the museum and plans are to restore it to working service for future tourist trains. I hope it makes it! |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:48 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
SOO 2719(4-6-2) |
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| Title: |
SOO 4-6-2 #2719 - Soo Line RR |
| Description: |
Close up of the 4-6-2 Pacific drivers. Note that birthday banner announcing the 100th birthday of the locomotive. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:04:58 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
SOO 2719(4-6-2) |
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27 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
SOO 4-6-2 #2719 - Soo Line RR |
| Description: |
Close up of the firemans side of the 4-6-2 Pacific loco. |
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6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:05:02 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
SOO 2719(4-6-2) |
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| Title: |
SOO 4-6-2 #2719 - Soo Line RR |
| Description: |
Front trucks, headlight and number board of the 100 year old 4-6-2 Pacific loco. |
| Photo Date: |
6/7/2023 Upload Date: 10/2/2023 10:05:09 AM |
| Location: |
Duluth, MN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
SOO 2719(4-6-2) |
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24 Comments: 0 |
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