SOO LINE engine # 730  Contributor's Pick!       
Built in 1911 by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, New York its total weight 493,670lbs it has 75inch drivers and was only used in passenger service and when it was retired it had 3,612,000 miles on it it now sits on perment display in Escanaba, MI
Date: 4/22/2005 Location: Escanaba, MI Views: 856 Collection Of:   steven langsford
Locomotives: SOO 730(4-6-2)    Author:  steven langsford
SOO LINE engine # 730
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Logan Schupp General My great great gandfather Russel Hough was the engineer of the 730 from I beleive 1929-1950. I am currently trying to restore this locomotive. Great photo! 1/29/2011 12:36:16 AM
steven langsford General thanks for sharing your family history with this engine and for the comments. 1/30/2011 6:38:47 PM

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