Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, C. Vision Productions and videographer Bob Rivard bring you classic footage of the Soo Line Railroad from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With footage captured between 1979 and 1985, you’ll see the SOO in action shortly before the Milwaukee Road merger. The motive power variety is quite extraordinary, as F-units, EMD switchers, GP7s, GP9s, GP30s, GP38-2s, SD40s, SD40-2s, SD60s, one GP35, and even a rare RS27, are all viewed in operation. As an added bonus, EMD SD60 Demonstrators 1 and 4 are seen testing on the Soo Line prior to the railroad placing its first order for the powerful locomotives. Locations visited include Shoreham Yard in Minneapolis, Shoreham Hill, Humboldt Yard, New Brighton, Cardigan Junction, Robert Street in St. Paul, and many more. This entire program features live sound, and was captured on 1970s-vintage video equipment.

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