Harold Dols is man of many hats. As a member of the board of directors, an engineer, a conductor and a secretary for the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad, Dols has a vast knowledge base of the history of the rails as well as recent improvements and repairs.
"The venerable LS&M Engine # 46, that was acquired in 1984, needed a new set of wheels and a rebuild of its running gear," says Dols about the beloved train. After being shipped off to Pennsylvania for repairs and a long two-year wait, Engine #46 is up and running. The most impactful of the delays stems from the war in Ukraine. Many train wheels are produced in that country.
After a multi-year hiatus, LS&M has returned to running at full-strength. The rails are once again active, and train rides are open to guests through the summer into its most popular season, fall. Visit duluthrivertrains.com for more information.
You can hear Community Connection every Tuesday and Thursday at 8am on Northland Morning. This edition of Community Connection is made possible in part by Lakewalk Surgery Center.
