They have arrived and they are moving ore!

[BOHICA]

2 CEFX units were spotted hualing an ore train # 1001 and 1003 were spotted at Q68 heading to eagle mills yesterday at 1300

[AARR]

For anyone not sure what railroad this is LS&I. Thanks for the update BOHICA. I hear they're expecting record tonnage in 2010.

[winonarail]

Does anyone pics of the new power? I'd love to see these beauties at work!

[Mick]

Check these out, Winonarail:











Mick

[Shorthaul]

For anyone not sure what railroad this is LS&I. Thanks for the update BOHICA. I hear they're expecting record tonnage in 2010.

Why? New export contract, or increased domestic production?

[GLC 392]

i know the steel mills have been using ore line there is no tomorrow and kicking out alot of steel all over the us.

[AARR]

Nice pics Mick.

bnsfMAN93 - Like GLC 392 it's for domestic use

[winonarail]

Awesome photos Mick! Thanks for the post and keep the action coming if you can.

[sd70accsxt700]

Why? New export contract, or increased domestic production?

I believe that the major reason is the U30C's and C30-7's are getting old and worn out.

[Shorthaul]

^
I was actually asking about the reason behind the anticipation for record tonnage

[Robertrains]

Although it's interesting to see the CEFX units on ore trains, I am more interested in the old GE power! Does anyone know if any of the old GE locos are in service up there? I am planning a visit to the Marquette area this summer and am hoping to catch them at least once before they are gone forever!

The regret I have is that I was on a trip with my Dad passing through Marquette in 1996 and we didn't know much about LS&I, so of course we didn't see anything!

Anyway, I am planning on visiting! Does anyone have a complete railfan guide for LS&I online that will help? I will keep checking online before I head up there! It still will be great to check out! Maybe there will be U30C deadlines which is better than nothing!


Robert Jackson

[AARR]

Although it's interesting to see the CEFX units on ore trains, I am more interested in the old GE power! Does anyone know if any of the old GE locos are in service up there? I am planning a visit to the Marquette area this summer and am hoping to catch them at least once before they are gone forever!

The regret I have is that I was on a trip with my Dad passing through Marquette in 1996 and we didn't know much about LS&I, so of course we didn't see anything!

Anyway, I am planning on visiting! Does anyone have a complete railfan guide for LS&I online that will help? I will keep checking online before I head up there! It still will be great to check out! Maybe there will be U30C deadlines which is better than nothing!


Robert Jackson

I believe some if not all the GE's will still be on the property, Robert.

[winonarail]

Does anyone know what units are actually operating at this point?