National Register of Historic Places

Soo Line Locomotive 2719

Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Listed
January 10, 1994
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001453

About this property

Soo Line 2719 is a H-23 class 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) for use on passenger trains operated by the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway ("Soo Line"). No. 2719 was used to haul the Soo Line's last steam-powered train, a June 21, 1959 round-trip excursion between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Ladysmith, Wisconsin. It was then displayed in Eau Claire, Wisconsin until 1996. It was restored and operated in excursion service from 1998 until 2013 when its boiler certificate expired. Today, the locomotive remains on temporary static display in Duluth, Minnesota where it is currently awaiting an FRA overhaul to return to service.

Location

Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
44.80679, -91.52070

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When was Soo Line Locomotive 2719 listed on the National Register?

Soo Line Locomotive 2719 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1994.

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Soo Line Locomotive 2719 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Soo Line Locomotive 2719 is recorded as the industrial era.

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