This blog is the tale of SOO Line 2405, a EMD GP9 constructed in 1954 for the Wisconsin Central. Sold to the SOO Line, this Geep lasted in service until 1996, when it was chop-nosed, and placed back onto the rails as Canadian Pacific 8264.
In 2007, I first discovered the front hood/nose of the 2405 for sale, and ever since, it has been a dream of mine to bring her home, and make her look a bit better than she did before. And thus the saga begins....