Now available from Maple Leaf Tracks is Michigan Iron Ore - The Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad, offering over 40 miles of shortline ore hauling activity for MSTS. Included with the route are first and second generation Alco and GE locomotives that are capable of pulling 100 car ore trains from the mines to the docks. For more information, click on Read More.
Released Thursday Jan. 9, 2003
Price: $20.00 USD
Formed in 1892, the Lake Superior & Ishpeming hauls Magnetite and Hematite pellets from the Empire and Tilden Mines to the ore docks at Presque Isle, Michigan. With a combination of first and second generation Alco and GE motive power, the LS&I is a unique look at modern day iron ore railroading on the Michigan Ore Range.
Michigan Iron Ore, contains over 40 miles of shortline operations with an interesting mix of motive power, including the ALCO RSD-12 and the RSD-15 "Alligator". Later LS&I motive power, such as former BN U30C and C30-7's are also included. With these locomotives, you will pull 100 car ore trains from the mines to the docks.
For more information, visit Maple Leaf Tracks at:
http://www.mapleleaftracks.com