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Wednesday, June 27. 2012

Russell Gone Wrong - June, 2012 Posted by Robert Kutella in Freight Car Department at 05:25

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Russell Gone Wrong - June, 2012

Russell Wreck

Walter Parks has generously shared this dramatic photo of a wreck for a Russell plow that happened in Ruso, North Dakota. It must have been quite a ride, and a tribute to the design and construction of the plow that there was not more damage apparent. As we have said before, the operator of a Russell Plow had to have a strong backbone and steel himself for any mishap. And work often in an environment of sub zero temperatures. Gee, that is a lot of snow!

Which is of course the reason for posting this now with our area in another heat wave, could be 100 F plus tomorrow.

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greg about Steam Department Update 02-22-2014
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Kirk Warner about 2612 forward developments.... Feb 19 and 22
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Logan about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
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Jamie can you give me any information on Milwaulkee Road 33C as i havent seen any information on it in a couple of years.

Jamie Kolanowski about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
Mon, 02-24-2014 16:38
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Mark Reimetrs about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
Mon, 02-24-2014 08:16
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Mark Becker about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
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Christian Ellis about Steam Department Update 02-08-2014
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