GN A Great Northern Shay #2769

Geared Steam Dec 22, 2008

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    Sitting in a park in downtown Columbia Falls MT. Used by the GN down at the tie plant in Somers. It's been neglected unfortunately.

    From Shaylocomotives.com;

    Great Northern Ry #1, Somers, MT; For:
    Somers Lumber Co. #1, Somers, MT
    (1919) P. L. Howe Lumber Mills, Eureka, MT
    (5-14-1923) Brooks-Scanlon Lumber Co., Eureka, MT
    (6-14-1924) State Lumber Co. #1, Columbia Falls, MT
    (1933) F. H. Stoltz Land & Lumber Co., Columbia Falls, MT

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  4. minzemaennchen

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    They are simply a fantastic piece of technology!
     
    minzemaennchen, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Where it's sitting is kind of a back corner of C Falls. Plenty of locals don't even know she's there! Right now, this lokey is camouflaged by a nice blanket of snow.

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  6. SuperGoat

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    Those are awesome pics, thankyou for sharing these.
     
    SuperGoat, Dec 23, 2008
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  7. taylorcraftbc65

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    I agree, those are GREAT photos.
     
    taylorcraftbc65, Feb 13, 2011
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  8. HOexplorer

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    Great photos. I wish I could find a stack like that for mine. Jim
     
    HOexplorer, Feb 13, 2011
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  9. Kurt Moose

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    Good Lord above, THIS needs to be restored and running!! :eek:mg:
     
    Kurt Moose, Feb 13, 2011
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