Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad

Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad

The Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad (AAR reporting marks ELS) is a privately owned Class III shortline that operates in Northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.cite web|url=http://www.elsrr.com/ |title=ELS Homepage |accessdate=2008-09-01 |last= |first= |year= |publisher=Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad Company

] The ELS has expanded from the original 65 miles that was purchased in 1978 to over 235 miles as of 2005.

The ELS' main line stretches from Ontonagon, MI to Green Bay, WI. The railroad also connects to Channing, MI, Republic, MI, and Wells, MI, where the railroad is headquartered. Oconto Falls, WI and Marinette, WI/Menominee, MI are connected through branch lines. The E&LS has trackage rights over the Canadian National Railroad from Escanaba, MI to Pembine, WI, connecting with it in 4 locations: Green Bay, Escanaba, Pembine, and Iron Mountain, MI.

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