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2003 NEWS ARCHIVE


11.19.03 SLHTS Membership Directory
Announcing the 2nd Printing ofthe SLHTS Membership Directory.

10.30.03 Soo PS-2 34' Covered Hoppers
We now have two HO scale Soo Line PS-2 34' covered hoppers available in two different paint schemes. Models are limited-run and produced by the Soo Line Historical and Technical Society. Manufactured by Atlas.

10.30.03 GBW PS 34' Twin Hoppers
We now have two HO scale GBW Pullman-Standard 34' twin hoppers available in two different paint schemes. Models are limited-run and produced by the SLHTS and its GBW preservation group affiliate. Made by Accurail.

10.08.03 2003 Railfan Weekend in Duluth
Former Soo Line equipment heavily used in Lake Superior Railroad Museum's "Railfan Weekend". Photos by Dave Schauer.

10.05.03 One is Never Enough
Two die-hard SLHTS members showed up at this year's convention with models of monster proportions (or should I say quantities).

09.27.03 2003 Convention Models
A look back at a number of the models on display at this year's annual SLHTS convention in Gladstone, Michigan.

09.26.03 Fall 2003 Issue
Highlights from the the Fall 2003 issue of "the SOO" including the new set of splendid GP-30 technical drawings created by Rick Johnson.

09.25.03 DSS&A Restoration Fundraiser
The DSS&A chapter of SLHTS is selling DVDs and VHS cassettes of vintage railfan footage to help fund the restoration of RS-1 #101.

09.22.03 SLHTS on the Road
The 2003-2004 season's SLHTS train show schedule. Models and magazines available at most shows.

09.17.03 Ladysmith Tornado Anniversary
Soo Line railroad museum photos by Ray Meyer taken shortly after the deadly tornado struck in September of 2002.

09.16.03 GP-30 Drawings Online
See Rick Johnson's latest set of SLHTS technical drawings featured in the Fall edition of "the SOO."

09.11.03 Summer Cleaning for the 950
Photos from the annual 950 cleaning conducted on July 8, 2003.

07.02.03 Ashland Depot News
The latest press release on the efforts to restore the historic Soo Line depot.

07.02.03 Fall 2003 Issue Teaser
Get a sneak peak at the set of GP30 of technical drawings to appear in the fall edition of "the SOO." Drawings by Rick Johnson.

06.17.03 Eric T. Hendrickson Gallery
Take a minute to check out some fine photos of Soo Line motive power in action and learn where you can find more.

06.05.03 Summer 2003 Issue
Highlights from the the Summer 2003 issue of "the SOO" including photos and text excerpts from featured articles.

05.04.03 As Hard-Core as You Can Get
These men traveled 4,000 miles just to chase trains in the United States. Find out more about their journey here.

05.04.03 Crummy Time in Portage
Out of the sunset and into the dark, MW caboose passes through Portage.

04.26.03 Soo Line Cement Hopper
A bit of history stands silently at the Purina Feed Mill in Fond du Lac.

04.21.03 SLHTS Brass Passenger Cars
The work of SLHTS member Dennis Storzek, these highly detailed kits are now available for purchase.

04.20.03 Holy Moses!
NS high-nose GP-38-2 spotted with WC units in NFDL, Wisconsin on Easter Sunday.

04.19.03 WC Coming or Going?
Is WC SD-45 #7499 returning to the NFDL yard or is it outbound for the Byron hill?

04.12.03 2nd Spring Thaw in Portage
Spring visited for a few hours again today and then promplty left.

04.07.03 Spring 2003 Issue
Highlights from the the Spring 2003 issue of the SOO including photos and text excerpts from featured articles.

04.01.03 SLHTS Private Jets Purchased
2 jets purchased for possible future conventions in Thief River Falls and Hawaii.

03.16.03 Spring Thaw in Portage
The warm weather brought railfans out by the truckload to Portage on Saturday.

03.13.03 Justin Hampton - Loose Cannon
A few pics from the Hampton father-son dynamic shutterbug duo.

03.11.03 Ouch!!!
SD-60 #6021 is missing it's engine on July 13, 2002 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

03.05.03 Soo-DSS&A Motor Car
Collector's Fairmont M19 motor car once served on the Soo Line and DSS&A.

03.03.03 NFDL-WC Photo Diary
A day in pictures at the CN/WC classification yard in North Fond du Lac, WI.

03.03.03 SLHTS Model Photos
Photos of assembled SLHTS limited-run cars are being added to the models section.

02.24.03 New Website Launched
A new look for the new year.

02.16.03 Soo/UP Lash-up in Portage
Pics from frigid Portage taken on February 16, 2003.

01.26.03 Soo Line Snow Plows in Action
Photographs and commentary by Bruce Oldenberg.

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