Hopper Soo Line

[jtousign]

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Still in the same Soo Line colors, here is the hopper car I just finished. It’s quite rusty, so it’s sure to satisfy even the most demanding enthusiasts.

[cnwfan]

Nice weathering!

[jtousign]

Thanks cnwfan

[GogebicChief]

Jean: Great Job! The "Stalk of Wheat" is my favorite Modern Soo paint scheme. Much needed here.
Take Care, Stefan

[jtousign]

Thanks, Stefan. That's not all—two more “wheat ear” versions with less patina are on the way. I'm finishing them up right now, and they'll be ready soon. I think you'll like them; photos will follow tonight.

[jtousign]

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And here are my two latest repaints, still in the Soo Line colors, which wrap up my work on this livery—unless I get any special requests.

[GogebicChief]

Bravo That is some awesome work, Jean... As soon as Chacal, gets them uploaded, they will be going out to do some work in the Prairies of the Dakotas... Thank You! Take Care Stefan

[jtousign]

Thanks, Stefan. It’s always a pleasure to be appreciated by people like you. Out of curiosity, on which route are you going to use these repaints? I’d just like to know the name of the route and where I can find it. Thanks!

[GogebicChief]

Thanks, Stefan. It’s always a pleasure to be appreciated by people like you. Out of curiosity, on which route are you going to use these repaints? I’d just like to know the name of the route and where I can find it. Thanks!

Well unfortunately there is no real one, that I know of, so I consider the front end of the Marias Pass works good enough for Me. When I was at Minot AFB in North Dakota, I would watch long Soo Trains of grain going by. Also some Years later I would see lots of those Soo hoppers here in Portland Or. at the Grain silos getting loaded on ships to Asia.. Thanks Again, and Take Care Stefan

[jtousign]

I have a couple more route suggestions, maybe something like the Montana Hi-Line and Mount Shasta to Portland. It takes us a bit further out of the way, but we can just close our eyes.