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Date: 11/11/12 10:15
The Last Mixed Train In America(Continued)
Author: Norris

4) I rode in the cupola of the caboose which was made in their own shops.

5) The ride back to Ajo. It was extremely dusty. Cost of the round trip! $1.94. The smelter has been dismantled but i believe the tracks are still there.

Long Bell Bob
Bob Bassett
Missoula,MT


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Date: 11/11/12 12:16
Re: The Last Mixed Train In America(Continued)
Author: africansteam

I think the dust was one of the most memorable things about that ride! The conductor suggested I join him in the cupola for just that reason.

Thanks for the memory!

Cheers,
Jack

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Date: 11/12/12 17:43
Re: The Last Mixed Train In America(Continued)
Author: RuleG

Soo Line operated the last mixed trains in the US from Neenah, WI, to Sault Ste Marie, MI and from Rhinelander, WI, to Gladstone, MI. Passengers rode in a caboose. The service ended in 1986.

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