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The Steam Locomotive Heritage Association, based in Hartford, Wisconsin, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to reconstruct, maintain and display steam locomotives and associated historic railroad equipment for educational purposes.

05/25/2026

Today we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their sacrifice lives on in the freedoms we share every day.

Soo Line 1003 at Rubicon, WI.

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05/21/2026

Soo Line 1003 and WSOR 103 at Horicon in September of 2012. Burt Mall image.

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05/17/2026

Soo Line 1003 during her last rebuild in August of 2011 at the Wisconsin Auto Museum. Burt Mall image.

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05/05/2026

Santa's helpers!

Santa needs all the help he can get during Hartford's Santa Train. IRM and SLHA volunteers make sure everyone stays safe and has a great time! Hartford, WI November 2025.

04/27/2026

Soo Line 1003 near Fairwater, Wisconsin in October of 2025. Tim Pitzen image.

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04/14/2026

Back in the day!

Soo 1003 at Minneapolis on October 14, 1947, Robert Graham photo.

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04/03/2026

Thank you Trains Magazine for the coverage of the youth on our crew. We are proud of our “Young Guns” and can confirm that Team Work Makes the Steam Work!!

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The Steam Locomotive Heritage Association has recently seen an influx of young guns in preservation for Soo Line No. 1003's crew, picking up the mantle to be caretakers and operators for the 2-8-2. They include Asa Morey (23), volunteer; Mason Hoven (26), operating crew member; Kyle Gherke (31), ass...

04/01/2026

After careful consideration, we’ve decided to replace the Soo Line 1003 with a diesel and re name ourselves Diesel Locomotive Heritage Association.

03/21/2026

Grabbing orders!

Back in the day, train orders helped keep the railroad running smoothly. Grab your orders and donate to the 1003 to keep it running smoothly for years to come!

Help preserve history for the next generation.

https://steamlocomotiveheritage.org/contribute/

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November of 2008, Palmyra, WI.

03/17/2026

Reflecting pond. 1003 makes a switch move in Hartford, Wisconsin to get ready for Santa Train in 2020.

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P. O. Box 270594
Hartford, WI
53027

Website

http://steamlocomotiveheritage.org/

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