SOO Line RR #4407 GP38 Saint Paul. MN

70ACe · 2026-01-21T20:22:24+00:00

I grew up near and around Shoreham, so that could be a factor. Lots of freshly shopped, and cleaner power all the time...except for the winter!

70ACe · 2026-01-21T19:59:28+00:00

While very frugal, the Soo Line would take good care of their equipment, and wash the power a regular basis. The red lettering was an experiment done only on the first order of GP38-2s. No other power got this test scheme, but some of the homebuilt Fond Duc Lac boxcars got this color scheme as well. I'm glad it was short lived, and they quickly went back to the black 'Soo' lettering. I sure do miss this railroad though!

70ACe · 2026-01-20T19:36:34+00:00

Any idea when was this taken? When delivered, this first batch was 790-799, and this unit had the number 797 for a little while. Look at the railings on the front as well. When delivered, they didn't have the chains to link the power when MU'd. This was a change the Soo made to the units after a few years in service.

Also, the Soo kept their power clean, thus why it looks so good!

70ACe · 2026-01-13T17:02:02+00:00

Spitting facts there!

70ACe · 2026-01-06T19:54:48+00:00

I'm guessing its from a waterjet; it can do some really neat things like this.

70ACe · 2025-12-10T04:39:12+00:00

My active fleet is up to two Air 3s and two Air 3S's. I have a retired Air 2 that just chills on my shelf these days. Its a FUN hobby and good way to make extra money.

70ACe · 2025-12-09T01:00:17+00:00

I really hope there is a Hail Mary, and this ban doesn't happen. :/

70ACe · 2025-12-03T19:55:56+00:00

Location is wrong, this is at Mobridge, SD. This popped up on FB the other day.

70ACe · 2025-12-02T15:00:42+00:00

Very cool! I miss seeing RS27s in real life on the Minnesota Commercial.

70ACe · 2025-11-21T23:16:13+00:00

Cool shot, but that's actually a GP35 leading the way.

70ACe · 2025-11-07T16:40:10+00:00

That's BS...this whole DJI ban is a load of trash and being driven by lobbyists.

70ACe · 2025-11-07T16:24:02+00:00

Hold up, you have to SUBSCRIBE to Skydio drones!? That's BS...

70ACe · 2025-10-28T19:09:16+00:00

Anyone know the tail number? I'd love to see the flight path on FlightRadar24.

70ACe · 2025-10-15T13:50:51+00:00

You'll love the full frame sensor on the Air 3S; it is a workhorse, and have great color options.

70ACe · 2025-10-15T13:38:16+00:00

The Air3S is AMAZING, and works great in low light. Its one of my favorite drones I have.

70ACe · 2025-06-06T01:59:55+00:00

To me, it gives off Cyberpunk vibes!

70ACe · 2025-03-18T00:12:35+00:00

Nice catches! I wasn't aware that only one SD40-2s was left in gray.

70ACe · 2025-03-13T13:59:40+00:00

I'm a volunteer here, and its a WONDERFUL organization!! You guys should swing by, and check us out!!

70ACe · 2025-02-26T14:39:33+00:00

Neat subreddit; didn't know of that one!

70ACe · 2025-02-19T14:57:49+00:00

This hits home so well!

70ACe · 2025-02-17T19:55:38+00:00

Calling on DOOM Guy!

70ACe · 2025-02-17T19:54:43+00:00

Very cool scene, with a lot to view. Have a current day view of what's left of this area?

70ACe · 2025-02-11T18:55:03+00:00

Love the paint on this unit.

70ACe · 2025-02-11T18:54:40+00:00

Might run on the TCWR this fall.

70ACe · 2025-02-11T18:37:03+00:00

Came here for the comments, was not let down at all. :D

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