Soo Line 2719 Steam Locomotive

[@karengranberg471]

My name is Karen Wicklund Granberg, my husband Keith and daughter Lynn (welders) restored the boiler at Carson Park in Eau Claire. Also you delighted me with a personal tour of that delightful steamer. Thank you and I’ll be in touch Karen

[@colestrains1]

I remeber sitting in this engine in about 2013 when it was in the outdoor yard. I loved it then and love it now

[@acjr3345]

I'm in love for the 2719. I was watching the video with its restoration in the late 90's. Just amazing the old technics applied on it. I'm from São Paulo, but I want to visit the 2719 soon. Thank you, well done video and presentation.

[@TweetsieRailroader]

Glad to see this beauty finally get some time in the spotlight! Hopefully, it won't be too much longer before this engine has the funding to return to steam!

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

Can't wait to hear this steam locomotives whistle blow again one day

[@frankstar3417]

Great naration. You are a talented presenter. Not a single "Uh...ooh...ummm. Its a pleasure to hear your talks. Thanks

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Soo Line 2719 is a 4-6-2 class H-23 “Pacific”, built by ALCO in 1923.

[@markswenson8439]

This engine was the last passenger train in my hometown of dresser Wisconsin back in the early 1960s

[@formerparatrooper]

Josh, thank you for this one. Growing up in Glenwood, the first division point west of Shoreham, I was around these Soo Line locomotives a lot in the late 40s and early 50s. The roundhouse at Glenwood always had a number of locomotives sheltered and being worked on. I will never forget the smell of hot valve oil and coal smoke in my dad's clothes and we are reminded of these fantastic memories when we run steam on our 7-1/2 gauge railroad. Thank you for this one. BTW, I had a chance to ride in the cab of 1003 some years ago near Colfax WI. A lot of memories came up and I had trouble containing my emotions of riding my dad's train between Vergas and Dent MN way back when.

[@Shane_Geiger]

First steam locomotive I’ve ever seen in operation my grandparents and I road on her finely train one of the best experiences I’ve ever had at the depo

[@GoSolarPlz]

Is the 2719 back in operation again yet? Love to come visit and take a trip on it!

[@commodoresixfour7478]

What a crazy history

[@noahgaray7923]

Glad to see an update on the plan for this locomotive. I rode on it’s very last (for now) excursion in 2013.

[@stevensolway1054]

Hi from Green Bay, and the National Railroad Museum, with her sister #2718 donated in 1957 as the 2nd loco behind Milwaukee Road #261. There are 4 of these locos saved, with #2719 first at Eau Claire then moving to Duluth. Then #2718 here in Green Bay, plus I want to rebuild her and modernize it with new welded boiler and larger tender with 6 wheel trucks to carry more coal and water, plus temporarily repaint like C&NW 400 plus Milwaukee Road Chippewa. Next is #2714 at Fonddulacs' Lakeside Park that was moved over city streets. Next is #2713 in Stevens Point near original Soo Line yard and shops then WCL in 1993 then CNR in 2003. Next are 3 older H-class with 730 at Escanaba/Gladstone MI., then 735 at Thief River Falls MN., then 736 in Appleton, WI in Telulah Park next to Newberry St. and the former CNW industrial track now used by CNR. I worked here in GB at the NRRM as employee and official Tour Guide from 1984 to 1989 and met thousands from around the world like London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo. And many more. Their favourite is Big Boy #4017. I had to know about our 93 pieces of rolling stock. But, unfortunately, some of the different managers did NOT have experience with railroads, nor the fans. Some of them sold engines and cars. Then worse some pieces were scrapped and destroyed: with the Plymouth Center-cab #2001 nicknamed Mighty Mite; and the steam powered crane from Appleton. All together, we were almost at 100 pieces, a potential milestone. But now we have 37 pieces missing, leaving only 56 pieces left. How disappointing! Next year is its 65th Anniversary. But first we need to make some big changes. Please help us !!!!!

[@jaedenlyons]

I’m soooo glad to know 2719 is there at the LSRM to stay! I’ll be very happy and excited to see this beauty of steam return back to steaming glory! I like the 332 don’t get me wrong, both are two of one of my favorite steam locomotives I’ve seen!

[@dibjr]

Great video! Thanks for keeping steam alive!

[@SleeTheSloth]

What a great video. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@-Jadon]

I remember riding on 2719 such a great experience and so much fun

[@marleneplatcek6364]

Sounds great, thanks for sharing

[@Minnesota_Rails]

Sweet!

[@greatnorthernn-3154]

Very well done video. Thanks!

[@RugbyJunction]

Since the DMIR 332's 15-year FRA inspection cycle started in late 2016, it looks like Soo 2719 will be resting at the museum into the early 2030s before it sees steam again.

[@414cyclerider2]

Soo line 1003 was built in 1913 and still operational and runs in Hartford wi a couple times a year

[@VRDenshaOtaku]

hi slight correction. the first pacifcs were the NZR Q class of 1901. named after the fact they had to cross the pacifc to reach New Zealand. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NZR_Q_class_(1901))

[@BenBensonStudios]

Please restore her to operation

[@TheAtlantaRailfan]

I would love to see 2719 back in steam again

[@ritterjon]

💥 Can’t wait to see it on the rails again. *Another great video!*

[@evanhottovy7934]

Are you guys going to restore the Steam locomotive 🚂

[@lonskieg]

I love this channel.

[@bcgrittner]

Good story. Good deal.

[@rickfrostman9191]

Awesome story !!!

[@williamsakalaucks6335]

Interesting way of describing how the saga with Eau Claire went. 👀

[@MichaelSaraka1980]

Rip Soo Line 2719 we will miss you and see you in Heaven

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Built in Schenectady New York , most likely by the Irish ☘️, the Italians worked at General Electric and the Irish worked at Alco . Where once Great engines were built now stands a casino . Not even a museum of railroad or scenic line to commemorate the greatest that once was

[@tolovesophia]

i love these videos. great work

[@imagreatbigman]

Will she ever run again?

[@snoapyfluff]

It would be nice if DM&IR 227 could be restored to operation

[@EngineerDaylight]

Too big and too heavy

[@rockyfanatic6846]

Can you restore her and can you make her tender say north shore sr and by her number make it say SOO.

[@NorthShoreScenicRailroadDuluth]

Everything is possible!

[@rudycarlson8245]

Four 2719 to run again would it need a full heavy overhaul? Or just a Boiler tubes to be replaced and a boiler inspection? Would love to see her run again Some day please!

[@JACESOFFICIAL]

also need new flues

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@JACESOFFICIALwood it just need flues or or complete overhaul?

[@JACESOFFICIAL]

@@rudycarlson8245 2013 his flues were expired and it also need an overhauk since its been idle for a lot of tears

[@JACESOFFICIAL]

years

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@JACESOFFICIAL when’s the last time it was under steam?

[@Graulas]

what is its whistle type?

[@BenBensonStudios]

She wears a Soo Line 6 Chime.

[@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020]

It belongs in a museum! Lol

[@Bigmac2199_h]

So is it going to be restored or not

[@TweetsieRailroader]

After the 332 Goes down, she'll return to steam.

[@MrAwesomedude808]

Why not try to run both engines at the same time? Give the rail fans something to look forward to!

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

Give them the money to do it and maybe they would. The money has to come from somewhere, railfans need to stop thinking that running trains is free.

[@ctg6734]

How absurd it would have been for the city of Eau Claire to take that engine from an organization that was actually using it, and let it sit. Glad it stayed in Duluth.

[@kenphillips7730]

The engine was in working order when Duluth got and was running more excursions than it has in the last 10 years, there is a full length DVD of this. It was put into storage when Union Pacific bought CNW and bulldozed the roundhouse and spare parts with one month's notice. CNW help with the restoration and track usage , UP not so much. If do your research you'll find the UP did this to allot of organizations when bought a new railroad. They could have made this video about 2719 history not brag how they acquired her. This is equivalent to someone having to sell there dad's car with all the memories to a used car dealer because there landlord said they couldn't keep it then having that dealer brag about how they got in the ad too sell it. Make no mistake there no better they just have more parking.

[@MuddyBubby]

This was restored in the 90's such a shame to see it slowly return to the condition they saved it from with all this rust and grime, I'm sure the men who restored it are disappointed. It had fresh paint and became fully operational, now it appears to sit idle in a showroom without proper maintenance.

[@sailorswifty836]

I remember in the mid 90's for a short time there was a Steam train ride that ran from Duluth to Two Harbors. I remember because we saw the train off and we stood on the bridge at leaf Ericson park. from there we would drive to a crossing, watch the train go by, get back into the car and then go to the next crossing. we repeated this for a while and then waited for it to arrive in two harbours. I'd love to not only do that again some day, but I'd also love to do the Steam train ride someday too. even before that, wee little kid me, loved going to duluth to visit the puffer bellies .

[@thescotishtwins9106]

my great grampa we used to call him pa. he worked on the this i think he worked on the #2719 and then i think when i was 8 or 7 he died he it was his birthday but...we heard my mom told me......HE WAS DEAD i was very sad :( :( :(

[@PowerTrain611]

Really makes you wonder what in the heck they were thinking. Were they going to run it? Sell it again for a more realistic amount of money? Clearly there was a lack of foresight from the other party when they decided they wanted to buy it back...

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

So many people wanting to see these locomotives run but it's always "they" should get it running, please. It requires money and a lot of it so if you're serious in your desire to see something run then let's see a plan for finding a way to pay for it.

[@Toledo1940]

There is no such thing as an "automatic stoker," as any fireman who has ever fired a stoker-fired engine will tell you!!

[@kenphillips7730]

Congratulations on making this video about the very shady acquisition of this locomotive. It's been 10 years since it last ran and after visiting it outside your museum in the summer of 2022 it looks no better than if Eau Claire were caring for her. A lot of man hours were put in by the people of Eau Claire to restore her to the condition you got her. I saw her run her last weekend in Duluth and it was a sad sight. The museum didn't own her outright so it was clear she was receiving just enough maintenance to keep her running but not beautiful. So don't be fooled by this used car dealer in a suit, after 10 years they don't have any more funding for her then anyone else would. The 2719 is no better in Duluth than in Eau Claire, she's just not on home tracks.

[@hillert1967]

WHY DO YOU WANT TO KEEP 2719 IN A MUSEUM???? SOME OF US """"POOR""" PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD TO GO TO A PLACE LIKE THAT AND SEE STUFF.... WE DON'T HAVE THE MONEY...SEND IT DOWN THE RAILS ====AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH ====SO WE CAN SEE IT.... WHO DIED AND LEFT YOU IN CHARGE?? I WANT TO SEE IT!!!!

[@frostedbutts4340]

Lmao what an entitled attitude. Get a job.

[@hillert1967]

@@frostedbutts4340 LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE THE ONE WITH"" AN ENTITLED ATTITUDE"" SO TO SPEAK.. NOT EVERYBODY WAS BORN WITH A "SILVER SPOON IN THEIR MOUTH"" YOU ACT LIKE YOUR S...T DOESN'T STINK!! YOU COMPLETELY MISUNDERSTOOD WHAT WAS PRINTED!!!! I AM POOR NO JOKING!!!! SO BE FROSTED!!!!