SOO LINE 1003

A 1913 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive preserved and operated by 1003 Operations, LLP, reminding all and educating new generations about the most visible manifestation of the power of railroading.

Stored for Viewing in Hartford, Wisconsin at The Wisconsin Automotive Museum at Rt. 60 and Rural Street (30 miles Northwest of Milwaukee) Tel: 262-673-7999

Wisconsinautomuseum.com

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History

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Past Appearances

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1003 Operations, LLP

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Rebuild Update:

Locomotive 1003 is being restored to operate for another 15 years. This extensive project will cost close to $400,000. Work is approximately 90 % complete with an approved FRA inspection in place after boiler retubing. Effort continues on the running gear and reassembly.

DONATIONS: Restoration has been supported by many, including William Gardner, our primary rebuild contributor. Your donation toward the SOO LINE 1003 RESTORATION fund will continue to support the above work, remaining procurement of parts and materials, labor and final assembly.

Donate by check made payable to SOO LINE 1003 RESTORATION. Mail checks to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford, WI 53027.

The SOO LINE 1003 RESTORATION PROJECT IS NOT A 501.C.3 ORGANIZATION AND DONATIONS ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

 

                                        TEST FIRE                                                          May 2, 2012

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                              

                                     Humor and a Heater in Winter                                               New Crown Stays                                 Parts are Tagged and Labeled for Reassembly

 

                                              

                                                Milling New Babbitt on Crosshead Shoes                                            Crosshead                                                                 Smokebox Front Being Replaced

                                                               

                                                               

                                                     "Easy and Slow" First Fire-Up                             The Grill and Hamburgers Aren't Quite Visible                      Cab was Replaced 2 Days Later                                     

                                                       

                                             

Operating Photos:

 

Santa Train Nov. 13, 2010        (8 photos)

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Photo Freight Oct. 16-17, 2010  (3 photos)

 

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Scene from a Back Yard

 

 

Sterling North Book and Film Festival at Edgerton, WI, Oct 22-23, 2010      (5 photos)

 

 

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Polar Express Author (and 1003's Fireman) ....Chris Van Allsburg.... arrives in Edgerton

                                    

 
If you would like to donate for the annual maintenance and continued operation of SOO LINE 1003 please send your check to 1003 Operations LLP, 3466 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047.                     Though we are non-profit, we are not a 501(c)3 organization. (A donation is not deductible for income tax reporting.)
  

                    Web Site dated: May 6, 2012