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Eastern Railroad Discussion > FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michigan.Date: 02/10/20 20:17 FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michigan. Author: NS270 ELS 600 was built in January 1951 for the Milwaukee Road as number 96A. It had been out of service for the past 8 years, but was again put up to the task of hauling freight on the Escanaba & Lake Superior ex Milwaukee Road trackage between Pembine Wisconsin and Channing, MI. I have included photos of them moving storage cars on the old Republic / Champion line in Channing, MI, passing the old Milwaukee Road Depot in Iron Mountain, and coming into the north end of Pembine with a road freight. The 600 suffered a problem with the air compressor shortly after my visit and is currently out of service awaiting repair.
It sure is amazing to see an old F pulling freight anywhere in 2020, but combine the majesty of the Northwoods and the fact that she is on home ex Milwaukee rails, and you have nothing short of a dream.    Date: 02/10/20 20:44 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: krm152 Super catch and excellent photos! Great to see #600 out and running.
Thanks for the photo posting. ALLEN Date: 02/10/20 20:54 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: wa4umr Nice to see an F-unit without ditch lights. The colors remind me of R.J.Corman or maybe the Branson Railroad.
John Date: 02/11/20 03:21 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: KimHeusel wa4umr Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > The colors remind me of R.J.Corman or maybe the > Branson Railroad. > > John Great photos. I also was reminded of the RJ Corman colors when I saw this. I hope 600 is repaired soon and resumes operations. Kim Heusel Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/11/20 03:22 by KimHeusel. Date: 02/11/20 03:34 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: algoma11 Nice looking horse !
Mike Bannon St Catharines, ON Date: 02/11/20 05:42 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: kevink wa4umr Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Nice to see an F-unit without ditch lights. The > colors remind me of R.J.Corman or maybe the > Branson Railroad. Colors are the same as the Wisconsin Southern RR where the 600 spent some time. Date: 02/11/20 06:35 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: refarkas Thanks for sharing these. She really looks good.
Bob Date: 02/11/20 10:51 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: callum_out Excellent shots, E&LS has a history of surprises, this is a nice one.
Out Date: 02/11/20 13:12 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: rbenko Sweet - next to return, the Sharks? A boy can dream...
Date: 02/11/20 16:16 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: Ritzville Very NICE series with a good looking FP7A!
Larry Date: 02/11/20 16:22 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: RuleG dtoeppen Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Check out the horns! It's got an S5 facing forward > and a big old Typhon facing rear! I sure could go > for a recording or video if anyone has one. Go to Youtube.com and plug in "escanaba & lake superior 600." You'll enjoy listening to the horns. Date: 02/11/20 18:34 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: NS270 A little Leslie Tyfon A-200 for you. The S5T needs attention badly. Happy to see her out after such a long slumber though!
You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 02/11/20 18:38 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: NS270 Here are some roster style shots for your enjoyment. You can see the brand new stainless steel grille(s) in the side shot.
  Date: 02/12/20 06:20 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: MEKoch Seeing the exhaust stack on the rear of the loco, it was once-upon-a-time equipped with a HEP set for commuter service. I will assume the HEP was removed?
Date: 02/12/20 09:59 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: NS270 The HEP generator and Cummins engine are still intact but not being used at this time.
Date: 02/12/20 18:49 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: JoCoLB Did the 600 belong to the Wisconsin Southern in recent years? The paint scheme looks the same.
Date: 02/12/20 22:23 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: 2472Don Go to You Tube - in the search box type in: THIS RESTORED EMD FP7A LOCOMOTIVE IS BACK IN SERVICE! (2020) ... and the S5T sounds like it either "has a cold or flu" or needs to be serviced. But the horn package on the EMD FP7A is still... LOUD!
(SP)2472 Don Manoa Valley, O'ahu Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/12/20 22:25 by 2472Don. Date: 02/14/20 10:39 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: IU_Tower 2472Don Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Go to You Tube - in the search box type > in: THIS RESTORED EMD FP7A LOCOMOTIVE IS BACK IN > SERVICE! (2020) ... and the S5T sounds like it > either "has a cold or flu" or needs to be > serviced. But the horn package on the EMD FP7A is > still... LOUD! > > (SP)2472 Don > Manoa Valley, O'ahu The YT poster is Jason Asselin. He lives in the U.P. and posts several videos a month on E&LS Date: 02/16/20 06:32 Re: FP7A returns to the rails to haul freight in northern Michiga Author: Topfuel NS270 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > ..........You can see the brand new stainless > steel grille(s) in the side shot. I wonder if he had those made custom, of if somehow they are still available new from Farr, or whoever Farr is these days. |