Friday, May 03, 2024

Suntrana Mining Co rail inspection Power Wagon, 1955

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Doug sent this comment, Dec 19th 2024!


This was called the Doodlebug. It was used take passengers between the Suntrana Coal Mine and Healy before there was a road. Healy was an Alaska Railroad depot stop. I lived in Suntrana as a young lad with my family. My father was a miner there from 1952 to 1961 when Suntrana Mining Co. was sold to Usibelli Mine Co. Lots of memories.

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  1. This was called the Doodlebug. It was used take passengers between the Suntrana Coal Mine and Healy before there was a road. Healy was an Alaska Railroad depot stop. I lived in Suntrana as a young lad with my family. My father was a miner there from 1952 to 1961 when Suntrana Mining Co. was sold to Usibelli Mine Co. Lots of memories.

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    1. wow, thank you for the information! I will add it to the post in addition to it being in the comment section, so everyone can see it!

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