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The trips took place on October 7th & 8th, 2000 over the Fox Valley and Western
subdivision of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. The weather was a bit nippy
for this time of year, but the chill was removed with in-car heaters during
the nightime hours. Including a stop for water in Dodge, the trips left
around 9:30 A.M., and returned between 2:30
and 3:00 P.M. on both days.
Following the return on Sunday afternoon, the train proceeded to Merrillan, WI where it tied up for the evening before continuing to the Altoona Roundhouse on Monday the 9th. |
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Loading coal at the Magnum Pulpwood plant just east of Hixton.
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Pulling into place at Club & Motel 95 in Hixton, the passenger loading area.
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| The passengers streaming aboard the Chippewa Valley fleet.
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Stopping for water in Dodge, WI. Note the Dodge Volunteer Fire Department truck under the tree to the right of the locomotive. |
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Dave Hoesley, Chairman - Dodge Water Board, who coordinated the
water supply for refilling the tender.
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Under the watchful eye of L&TPF Safety & Security personnel some people
took advantage of the stop to pose for pictures in front of #2719, while
others preferred to take a tour of the cab.
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The general scene at Dodge. First steam locomotive in 50 years! Quite a turnout was had on both days. |
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Finally, a view from first class car "Soo Line 1000" looking at the
Mississippi River across the Trempealeau River bottomlands. Here the
Fox Valley & Western meets the Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
If only
the former Green Bay & Western rail bridge across the Mississippi
were still existed.......
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This page updated on November 7, 2000