Company History: The LS&I opened in 1896 to move iron ore from pits west of Ishpeming to the Lake Superior port at Marquette, all in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In 1927, they bought an adjoining railroad which extended the LS&I east from Marquette to Munising. In 1979, they abandoned their own route between Marquette and Munising Junction, relying on trackage rights on a parallel Soo Line route instead. This left about 60 miles of line in their possession.
LS&I’s steam fleet was dominated by 2-8-0’s, many of which have been saved. Grand Canyon Railway, Western Maryland Scenic, and Ohio Central have all operated former LS&I consolidations. The diesel fleet was originally dominated by Alcos with GE U-Boats filling the gaps. Today, GE AC4400CW’s leased from CIT do the heavy pulling with U-Boats (in patched BN green paint) handling the yards and locals.
In addition to the iron traffic, like the other railroads in the area, LS&I also hauls various forest products. The railroad has always been owned by Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company and its successors.
LS&I’s steam fleet was dominated by 2-8-0’s, many of which have been saved. Grand Canyon Railway, Western Maryland Scenic, and Ohio Central have all operated former LS&I consolidations. The diesel fleet was originally dominated by Alcos with GE U-Boats filling the gaps. Today, GE AC4400CW’s leased from CIT do the heavy pulling with U-Boats (in patched BN green paint) handling the yards and locals.
In addition to the iron traffic, like the other railroads in the area, LS&I also hauls various forest products. The railroad has always been owned by Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company and its successors.
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Item Links: We found: 2 different collections associated with Lake Superior & Ishpeming - Railroad
- Collection N Scale Model Trains: 24 different items.
- Collection HO Scale Model Trains: 3 different items.
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