Page 2E&LS Private Passenger TrainsStory and Photos by Michael Koprowicz |
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The Baldwin diesel looked flawless and was frequently wyed along the route for the first trip (Monday August 20th) so that it could lead the entire way. Powers, MI The amenities on the train were second to none. Both trips reportedly served salmon flown in from Alaska, steak and lobster for dinner, wine and champagne, onboard car hosts and a live band as well as a barber shop quartet. There was even an open air party car made out of a flatcar numbered ELS 7000.  Party flat ELS 7000, Pembine, WI.  Soo Line 758 observation, Pembine, WI. |
The second trip, which was for business, had the 300 taking turns with sister GP38 400 leading portions of the trip as well. Pembine, WI The consist for the trip was as follows: ELS 400 EMD GP38 ELS 300 Baldwin RS12 Soo Line 758 observation Soo Line 1237 ELS 7000 party flat CNW 6700 ELS 1100 exVIA ELS 1101 exVIA ELS 1348 exVIA diner Norther Pacific 254 power car ELS parlor car  ELS Parlor Car, Pembine, WI. |
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