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Owner: Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad Comp
Model:EMD SW8Built As:RSMX 1201 (SW8)
Serial Number:16971Order No:6412
Frame Number:6412-2Built:6/1952
Notes:Ex RSMX.
Other locos with this serial:  ELS 1201(SW8) RSMX 1201(SW8)
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SW8 1201
Title:  SW8 1201
Description:  Marinette WI
Photo Date:  7/1/1994  Upload Date: 6/20/2008 11:26:33 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  John Strenski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/15/2003  Upload Date: 3/24/2006 11:38:52 AM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  mark jorgensen
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  659   Comments: 1
1201 on CN at Kremlin
Title:  1201 on CN at Kremlin
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/11/2003  Upload Date: 9/21/2011 3:00:21 PM
Location:  Kremlin, WI
Author:  Jeremy Reese
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  this unit is a Ex reserve mineing switcher the lead unit is ELS engine # 400 (GP38)
Photo Date:  6/18/2004  Upload Date: 11/25/2004 1:15:42 AM
Location:  Iron Mountain, MI
Author:  steven langsford
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  842   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/28/2004  Upload Date: 3/24/2006 11:41:07 AM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  mark jorgensen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  751   Comments: 1
ELS 1201 shoving through Marinette, WI
Title:  ELS 1201 shoving through Marinette, WI
Description:  Conductor riding the shove. I respected the sign and stopped for a shot.
Photo Date:  2/22/2008  Upload Date: 9/21/2011 3:20:23 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Jeremy Reese
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  556   Comments: 2
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/17/2008  Upload Date: 7/26/2008 9:42:39 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Kevin Hennessy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/17/2008  Upload Date: 7/26/2008 10:05:21 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Kevin Hennessy
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8) CN 8003(SD70M-2)
Views:  910   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/18/2008  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 6:17:43 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Kyle Shannon
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/18/2008  Upload Date: 5/14/2009 6:23:45 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Kyle Shannon
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  367   Comments: 2
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  heading back to the shop
Photo Date:  8/12/2008  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 1:02:50 PM
Location:  Wells, MI
Author:  Steven McKay
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2008  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 1:03:03 PM
Location:  Wells, MI
Author:  Steven McKay
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/25/2009  Upload Date: 12/17/2009 9:04:52 AM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Michael Ostertag
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
E&LS switcher
Title:  E&LS switcher
Description:  E&LS 1201
Photo Date:  1/30/2015  Upload Date: 1/30/2015 11:22:30 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  mark jorgensen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  Formerly of Reserve Mining, the Escanaba and Lake Superior 1201 waits for its next assignment at Menominee, Michigan. The unit is one of two in town today, as there is another inside the old Milwaukee Road engine house.
Photo Date:  9/7/2015  Upload Date: 10/2/2016 9:12:24 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  371   Comments: 2
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  One of two units in Menominee for the ELS on this day. The other was inside the engine house, mostly hidden. This is former Milwaukee Road territory.
Photo Date:  9/7/2015  Upload Date: 10/3/2016 8:06:18 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  555   Comments: 0
Switcher convention
Title:  Switcher convention
Description:  E&LS switchers gather at the E&LS yard in Menominee
Photo Date:  10/13/2015  Upload Date: 11/1/2015 5:14:23 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  mark jorgensen
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  ELS 1200(SW8) ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  799   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  An Escanaba and Lake Superior local heads back to its yard in Menominee, MI after working in Marinette, WI.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 12:14:41 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  176   Comments: 2
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  An ELS local heads past an old CNW coaling tower remnant as it crosses the Carney Avenue grade crossing. The train is rolling along CN's former CNW tracks as it heads back to home rails and the former Milwaukee Road yard in Menominee, MI.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/11/2019 6:21:51 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  The ELS local heads past the CN's Marinette station sign on its way back to Menominee, MI to tie down for the night. This area to the right of the train is the general area that the CNW used for it's engine servicing facility in earlier times.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/19/2019 6:28:27 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  158   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  An ELS local rolling on CN's ex Chicago and Northwestern rails. The train is making its way back to Menominee, MI. The still standing former CNW Marinette station is just out of view to the left of the photo, on the far side of the tracks.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/19/2019 6:33:59 PM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  On its way back from Marinette,WI, an ELS local rolls along 4th Avenue with a backdrop provided by Resolute Forest Products.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/20/2019 10:20:15 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  156   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  An ELS local rolls by their former Milwaukee Road yard in Menominee as the prepare to switch Resolute Forest Products in the background.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/21/2019 12:54:39 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  The crew of ELS 1201 switches Resolute Forest Products along the riverfront.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 4/29/2019 2:09:32 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
Switching at Resolute Forest Products
Title:  Switching at Resolute Forest Products
Description:  The Escanaba and Lake Superior local crew switches Resolute Forest Products in Menominee, MI.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:15:03 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
ELS 1201 at Resolute Forest Products.
Title:  ELS 1201 at Resolute Forest Products.
Description:  The local ELS crew shoves a healthy cut of boxcars into Resolute Forest Products.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:18:58 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Working industry along the waterfront.
Title:  Working industry along the waterfront.
Description:  The 1201 rolls out of the spur after setting a cut of cars at Resolute Forest Products.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:23:21 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  Coming out of the Resolute Forest Products property after setting a cut of boxcars.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:40:54 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  A good example of the background scenes along the Menominee industrial waterfront.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:43:38 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS working along the waterfront industry.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:36:17 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Along Wells Avenue.
Title:  Along Wells Avenue.
Description:  The 1201 is heading to tie down as it rolls along Wells Avenue at the former Milwaukee Road yard.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 11:51:13 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  Along Wells Avenue on former Milwaukee Road rails.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 9:44:02 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  477   Comments: 1
ELS 3047
Title:  ELS 3047
Description:  The 1201 heads for the shed at the former Milwaukee Road yard.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 9:47:42 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201 prepares to be put away for the night at the former Milwaukee Road facility in Menominee, MI.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 9:49:53 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
ELS 1201 being put to bed
Title:  ELS 1201 being put to bed
Description:  The 1201 being put away for the night in an old Milwaukee Road shed.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 9:51:54 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  An overall look at the former Milwaukee Road engine house along Wells Avenue in Menominee, MI.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 5/10/2019 9:53:56 PM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Richard Hopfensperger
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201, former Reserve Mining Co., passes the remnants of the coal tower and approaches Carney Ave. as it heads northeast through the former C&NW yard at Marinette, WI on 2 Nov. '18.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/5/2018 1:56:47 AM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201 crosses Carney Ave. as it heads northeast through the former C&NW yard at Marinette, WI on 2 Nov. '18. The turntable and roundhouse stood toward the left side of the photograph, southeast side of the tracks, midway between Carney Ave. and State St.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/18/2018 2:55:44 AM
Location:  Marinette, WI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201 passes Resolute Forest Products, 701 4th Ave., as it heads southeast via former MILW rails at Menominee, MI on 2 Nov. '18.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/20/2018 3:29:20 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  80   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201 parallels 2nd Ave. (out-of-frame to right) and approaches 1st St. (originally Main Ave.) as it prepares to service Resolute Forest Products, 701 4th Ave., via former C&NW rails at Menominee, MI on 2 Nov. '18. The W&M ran closely parallel in this area.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/20/2018 3:29:52 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201, former Reserve Mining Co., shoves a cut of boxcars toward Resolute Forest Products, 701 4th Ave., at Menominee, MI on 2 Nov. '18. Most of the remaining rails in the vicinity are former MILW, but there might be some remnants of C&NW rails as well. Some previous facilities here could have been served by both roads.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/5/2018 1:57:05 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201 prepares to move on after servicing Resolute Forest Products, 701 4th Ave., at Menominee, MI on 2 Nov. '18. I believe these are former C&NW rails, but there could be MILW and W&M remnants in the vicinity.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/20/2018 3:30:13 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  154   Comments: 1
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  ELS 1201 pauses in front of the KK Integrated Logistics site along the Menominee River near the intersection of 3rd Ave. (originally Pengilly Ave.) and 3rd St. (originally West St.) at Menominee, MI on 2 Nov. '18. I believe these are former C&NW rails, but there could be MILW and W&M remnants in the vicinity.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/20/2018 3:30:35 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  197   Comments: 2
ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1201
Description:  The crew prepares to park ELS 1201 in the engine house at the former MILW yard at Menominee, MI on 2 Nov. '18. There used to be a roundhouse and turntable here. In 1918, the W&M moved their shops to Menominee from Peshitgo, WI. They built a combination engine house and car shop, with a turntable for the engine house side, about 150 ft. to the south (right) of the MILW's.
Photo Date:  11/2/2018  Upload Date: 11/20/2018 3:30:55 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  T. P. Bruss
Categories: 
Locomotives:  ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  234   Comments: 1
ELS 1200 & ELS 1201
Title:  ELS 1200 & ELS 1201
Description:  Hiding in the barn.
Photo Date:  7/25/2019  Upload Date: 8/26/2019 11:55:08 AM
Location:  Menominee, MI
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  ELS 1200(SW8) ELS 1201(SW8)
Views:  239   Comments: 0


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