Steam Locomotive Heritage Association

06/12/2026

Become a Soo Line Subscriber TODAY! Support our 2026 Operations!

📺 Forget another streaming subscription—become a Soo Line Subscriber! For only $10.03/month, you keep the Soo Line 1003 roaring down the rails. Every whistle, puff of steam, and mile traveled is powered by supporters who value authentic experiences over digital distractions. Join the Soo Line Subscribers today and help preserve mainline steam history while enjoying a living, breathing legend!

1. Visit our website at www.steamlocomotiveheritage.org
2. Click "Contribute"
3. Click the orange "Donate" icon
4. In the center of the screen, change the frequency to Monthly
5. Enter $10.03
6. Watch your money at work to preserve railroad history!

06/07/2026

Could Soo Line 1003 return to the rails in 2026?

While there is still work to be done and plans are continuing to develop, one thing is certain—we are trying!

We're not ready to make any announcements just yet, but if you've ever wanted to see 1003 steam again, now is the time to follow, like, and share our page.

Stay tuned. The 2026 season is just beginning.



Tim Pitzen Photo

05/25/2026

Today we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their sacrifice lives on in the freedoms we share every day.

Soo Line 1003 at Rubicon, WI.

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05/21/2026

Soo Line 1003 and WSOR 103 at Horicon in September of 2012. Burt Mall image.

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05/17/2026

Soo Line 1003 during her last rebuild in August of 2011 at the Wisconsin Auto Museum. Burt Mall image.

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05/05/2026

Santa's helpers!

Santa needs all the help he can get during Hartford's Santa Train. IRM and SLHA volunteers make sure everyone stays safe and has a great time! Hartford, WI November 2025.

04/27/2026

Soo Line 1003 near Fairwater, Wisconsin in October of 2025. Tim Pitzen image.

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04/14/2026

Back in the day!

Soo 1003 at Minneapolis on October 14, 1947, Robert Graham photo.

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04/03/2026

Thank you Trains Magazine for the coverage of the youth on our crew. We are proud of our “Young Guns” and can confirm that Team Work Makes the Steam Work!!

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The Steam Locomotive Heritage Association has recently seen an influx of young guns in preservation for Soo Line No. 1003's crew, picking up the mantle to be caretakers and operators for the 2-8-2. They include Asa Morey (23), volunteer; Mason Hoven (26), operating crew member; Kyle Gherke (31), ass...

04/01/2026

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to replace the Soo Line 1003 with a diesel and re name ourselves Diesel Locomotive Heritage Association.