A perfect September day along the shore of Lake Superior finds Soo 2500A still shiny from its visit to Spencer leading ore horse Erie Mining F9A 4211 on an excursion to Two Harbors. Note the Natha... (more)

A close-up view of SOO 2500A's engine compartment after its radiator was removed for repair.

A topless lady. Soo 2500A had its radiator removed today for repairs prior to attending the Streamliners at Spencer event later this year.

Soo 2500A rolls across the Sucker River as it helps move a stored coal train off the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

Soo 2500A idles outside the shop building prior to helping move a stored coal train off the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

Soo 2500A is no stranger to this part of Duluth as it called frequently at the Soo Line Depot, which was located just to the left, before being removed in the name of urban renewal in the early 19... (more)

After being pulled out of the "warm storage", SOO 2500 takes on water at the shop before being coupled to DMIR 316 to make a run to get empty coal cars out of storage for BNSF.

The original FP7 demonstrator, SOO 2500-A, roars down the North Shore Scenic RR trackage to deliver coal cars back to the BNSF after being stored on the NSSR for part of the winter.

Inside the belly of a streamliner. The old gal has a radiator leak - notice all the water on the floor - but that will be repaired in time for its trip to Spencer.

The pure simplicity of the controls in Soo FP7A 2500A contrasts sharply with today's modern locomotives.

Light power from the Lake Superior Railroad Museum heads east on the North Shore Scenic Railroad to pick up an empty coal train that was stored for a few weeks.

Beautifully restored Soo Line FP7A 2500A leads ex-Missabe SD-M 316 south with 117 empty Detroit Edison coal cars coming out of storage. The ice cold blue of Lake Superior is visible after the ice ... (more)

Normally stored during the winter, a mechanical issue with the Lake Superior Railroad Museum's Missabe SD18 193 forced Soo 2500A into service. Here the stunning FP7A leads ex-Missabe 316 south wit... (more)

This 1907-built NP Russell wedge plow makes a rare daylight appearance as the museum shuffles some exhibits around prior to winter. Interestingly, one of 2500A's last official duties before being ... (more)

Soo Line GP30 700 pulls the 2500A out of the museum display building in preparation for the arrival of the restored business car Missabe.