M&STL 244

1951-built Alco RS-1 on display in Boone IA

 

MSTL 244 was actually Lake Superior & Ishpeming 1002, becoming Calumet & Hecla Railroad 205 before being donated in 1996 and repainted as Minneapoils & St Louis 244.

 

Perhaps someone can give more backstory to the restoration choice.

 

A sharp looking locomotive in the hot summer sun.

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