Dedicated in memory of
Sherman L. Gonyea
Capt. Minn ANG
1937 - 1971
James L. Verville
Capt. Minn ANG
1940 - 1971
who died in the crash of their F-101 jet interceptor on 17 December 1971 and so gave their lives for that great American priv…
The 225 was purchased by the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway Co. in June of 1941 and hauled over 44 million tons of iron ore from the Mesabi and Vermillion ranges.
The length of the engine and tender is 127 feet 8 inches, and stands over 16…