Nostalgia & History > South Shore Motor 803 Street Running with a Freight

South Shore Motor 803 street running down 11th Street in Michigan City with a short freight in a light snow storm on January 27, 1964.  803 was built in May 1949 by GE as USSR A2320 (2-D-D-2) but was not shipped to the USSR because of the Cold War.

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Wonderful winter images.
Bob

Excellent photos!

Not exactly what I would want to see in my rear view mirror.

Very cool

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I always love to see the 800s Marty.  Great image as always.

Back when the 800s were still running, I happened upon the substation at the shops and the door was open.  I carefully entered and was met by one of the CSS&SB electricians doing routine checks and maintenance on the two mercury-arc transformers there.  They both had an ominous, though 'gentle sounding', hum about them.  Suddenly, the hum got much louder and the floor started vibrating from the hum.  He said one of the 800s must have just hit the circuit!  He also noted that the 800s could not raise both pantographs as they would overload the substations and possibly cause damage.  Unlike the 700s, they also could not be MU'ed to any other motors due to the power drain.  But then, they didn't have to. 

SWEET!!