12.31.04 Proto 2000 GP9s Shipping
Life Like Products Proto 2000 HO scale GP9s in Soo paint are starting to show up in hobby shops. Incredible detail and paint job.

12.31.04 Model Power Soo Pacific
Model Power's rendition of Soo Line 4-6-2 #2702 in N scale is now starting to ship to hobby shops.

12.31.04 Atlas Soo U30C
Atlas's HO renditions of the monster U-boats in Soo Line colors available in hobby shops.

12.15.04 Shadows in the Dark
The darkest days of the year are upon us all, challenging photographers of the frozen tundra to make cold lemonade from frozen lemons.

12.15.04 Another Monster Consist
7 locomotives of all shapes and colors spotted heading westbound on a cold November day.

12.15.04 Ultimate Bridge Decor
SOO SD60 #6020 was bigger than a billboard as it loomed over state highway 51 in Portage, Wisconsin last Saturday afternoon.

12.15.04 Depot Decked-Out
CP's Portage depot dressed for the holiday season.

12.15.04 Spot the SOO SD60
Can you find Soo Line SD60 #6041 in this long-exposure photograph?

12.15.04 Proto 2000 GP9
Life Like Products upcoming release of GP9s to include two Soo Line road numbers in the maroon and dylux gold paint scheme.

11.17.04 Proto 2000 GP38-2
Life Like Products upcoming release of GP38-2s to include two Soo Line road numbers in the hockey stick paint scheme.

11.04.04 Madison Hobby Stop
A brand-new hobby shop for Madison, Wisconsin owned by Soo Line Historical and Technical Society members. Large selection of Soo Line rolling stock and locomotives!

11.17.04 SLHTS Convention 2005
The 26th annual SLTHS convention will be held in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on September 16-18, 2005.

11.08.04 Milwaukee Trainfest
The state's largest two-day model railroad show is being held this weekend in Milwaukee.

08.04.04 Sturtevant Photo Diary
A 2003 trip to Sturtevant, Wisconsin captured in photos by Jeremy Reese.

08.01.04 Fall 2004 Issue Highlights
F3/F7 feature article by Steve Glischinski and an enormous set of F3 and F7 technical drawings by Rick Johnson - his most comprehensive and beautiful yet. Start saving your money for a nice frame for the drawings! Issue due out in mid-August.

08.01.04 Summer 2004 Issue Highlights
GP15C and GP30C feature article by Jason A. Korth and Doug Barrett. Technical drawings of the GP15C and GP30C by Jason Korth and Rick Johnson. Also included are two articles on DSS&A cabooses.

08.01.04 Bandits at Two O'Clock!
Bandits hold-up train watchers at Portage, Wisconsin on July 5, 2004.

07.20.04 New Brass Photos
New model photography of the SLHTS Mail & Express car kits built by Ray Grosser.

07.10.04 Convention Registration
The 2004 Convention in Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells area is quickly approaching. Come and join us on August 20-22 for a great time, including a train ride at the Mid-Continent Railroad Museum! You can download the regstriation form here.

06.26.04 Unofficial SOO Diesel Roster
An unofficial (but pretty official looking) text-only diesel roster for all locomotives originally purchased by the Soo Line (not including any power aquired during mergers) has been compiled by Gerald Miller who has gratefully supplied the PDF to the SLHTS to serve as a quick reference for it's members.

06.26.04 Milwaukee Photo Diary
Photos from an April weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photos by Todd Brown.

06.26.04 GP40 Sees Action in Portage
On the 60th anniversary of D-Day, SOO GP40 #4648 (one of only 4 orignally ordered by the Soo Line) prepares for a run to Madison.

04.09.04 Wheel Work for the 2500A
SOO 2500A receives wheel work on April 3, 2004 at the DM&IR diesel house in Proctor, MN. photo kindly provided by Dave Schauer.

04.09.04 SOO GP9 #2403
An interesting locomotive and paint scheme captured by Eric T. Hendrickson in Illinois in 2004.

04.09.04 SOO runs the Cajon Pass
Never thought you would see SOO SD-60s running the Cajon Pass. Santiago Homsi, Jr. proves dreams can come true!

04.07.04 SLHTS on the Road
The 2004-2005 season's SLHTS train show schedule. Models and magazines available at most shows.

04.05.04 SOO #6021 leads in Tennessee
You will never guess what follows SOO SD-60 #6021 unless you click on the thumbnail! Photos provided by Mike Ray.

04.04.04 GP38-2 Fever
Cabin fever quickly led to GP38-2 fever during my last two weekend visits to Portage, Wisconsin.

Renewal 2004 membership forms on-line
It's that time again to renew your SLHTS membership for 2004. Join the SLTHS in celebrating it's 28th year of preserving the heritage of the SOO LINE!

03.23.04 Brass Update
Steel Mail & Express, Steel Baggage, Wood Mail & Express, and Wood Baggage kits now available!

03.11.04 Spring 2004 Issue
Highlights from the the Spring 2004 issue of "the SOO" including feature article and technical drawings of the Soo Line SD-60 motive power.

02.14.04 DSS&A Fundraiser
Time is running out for you to purchase one of the DVDs highlighting DSS&A opeartions.

02.01.04 Winter 2004 Issue
Highlights from the the Winter 2004 issue of "the SOO" including Soo snow plow photo essay by Bruce Oldenberg.

02.01.04 Chicago's North Side Switching
A link to a nice website dedicated to switching in Chicago's north side. Former MILW and SOO operations featured.

02.01.04 Arcadia Railway
Photos of the Arcadia Railroad's Green Bay line in the late 1880's. This line would later become part of the future Green Bay & Western Route. Story coming soon.

01.29.04 Search Feature Added
A quick search page has been added to the SLHTS website.

01.04.04 A Steamy Watercolor
Feeling a bit chilly? Come take a look at a very unique watercolor rendition of Soo Line 476 by Jim Hutton. It's sure to melt the frost off your stubble.

Winter 2004 John Proebsting Brass Auction
Several of John's truly exceptional Soo Line steam brass locomotives in HO scale to be autioned by the SLHTS this coming winter.

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