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The Soo Line Railroad (reporting mark SOO) is one of the primary United States railroad subsidiaries for the CPKC Railway (reporting mark CPKC), one of six U.S. Class I railroads, controlled through the Soo Line Corporation.
A Brief History of the Soo Line: The Soo Line was the result of mergers and consolidations of many railroad companies. The three principles were the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie, the Wisconsin Central and the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic.
The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad (MStP&SSM) (reporting mark SOO) was a Class I railroad subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Midwestern United States. Commonly known since its opening in 1884 as the Soo Line [1] after the phonetic spelling of Sault, it was merged with several other major CP subsidiaries on ...
Jun 11, 2023 · The Soo Line was created for a singular purpose, to improve the Twin Cities' transportation choices. This region, along the Upper Mississippi River, grew into a booming flour producer thanks to the beautiful Falls of St. Anthony, which offered millers a ready-made source of power.
The Soo Line Historical and Technical Society. Register Now for the Gladstone Convention! Due to tour bus limitations, registration will be limited. No walk-in registrations will be allowed. Registrations must be received by September 7, 2024.
Jun 1, 2023 · Soo Line history dates to the Sept. 29, 1883, incorporation of the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Atlantic. It was the brainchild of Minneapolis milling interests anxious to find a way to ship their products east without going through the expensive and congested Chicago terminal.
The Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad, commonly known as the Soo Line from a phonetic spelling of Sault, helped Minnesota farmers and millers prosper by hauling grain directly from Minneapolis to eastern markets.
