Chief Wawatam, St Ignace, MI rescan
The Chief is closing in on the dock at St Ignace, MI after crossing the Straits of Mackinac with another load of freight cars. There's a Soo Line crew waiting for the Wawatam's arrival. They're taking a break right now, as are the deck hands on the Chief. Soon, everyone will be hard at work, moving their share of America's freight. This was a daily scene way back when and will never be repeated. I was lucky enough to catch the action on September 24, 1979.
Chief Wawatam, St Ignace, MI rescan
The Chief is closing in on the dock at St Ignace, MI after crossing the Straits of Mackinac with another load of freight cars. There's a Soo Line crew waiting for the Wawatam's arrival. They're taking a break right now, as are the deck hands on the Chief. Soon, everyone will be hard at work, moving their share of America's freight. This was a daily scene way back when and will never be repeated. I was lucky enough to catch the action on September 24, 1979.