TWO NEW & EXCITING SOO LINE STEAM VIDEOS!

TAPE #1 TAPE #2
RESTORING A 4-6-2 PACIFIC STEAMIN' THRU
THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY
   The #2719 was originally built for the Soo Line Railroad in 1923. The Soo #2719 is an ALCo H-23 class 4-6-2 Pacific type locomotive. The steamer was used by the Soo Line in passenger train service until its retirement in 1959. In 1960, the Soo Line then donated the #2719 to the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin where it proudly sat on display in Carson Park. In 1996 the Locomotive & Tower Preservation Fund, Ltd. took on the task of rebuilding this beautiful locomotive to operating condition. This video covers the facinating stages of the 2 year restoration that brought this steam locomotive back to life. The highlights include:

* Last run in 1959 and move to Carson Park in 1960
* Wintertime removal from Carson Park
* Highway transport from Eau Claire to Altoona
* Various stages of rebuilding in the Altoona Roundhouse
* 2719 steam-up and test runs at Altoona
* Ferry trip and more break-in runs on the WC in Osceola, WI

   In 1960 the Soo Line donated the #2719 to the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where it was placed on display in Carson Park. This H-23 class 4-6-2 Pacific was built by ALCo in 1923 and was used by the Soo Line in Passenger service until its retirement in 1959. The #2719 was beautifully restored to operating condition by the Locomotive & Tower Preservation Fund, Ltd. in 1998 and is now once again under steam and ready to roll. This fascinating video features all the exciting action of its inaugural season including:

* Osceola, Wisconsin "Steamfest in the Valley"
* Double & Triple Headers with Soo #1003 and NP #328
* Exciting cab ride footage & crew interviews
* Lots of smoke with trackside runbys and pacing scenes
* Ferry moves over the WC across Wisconsin
* 1998 Fall excusion trains on the WC out of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on the former Soo Line trackage

Running Time: 92 Minutes
Beautiful Color with Live Audio & Narration
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This page updated on June 9, 1999

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