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The craned nicknamed "Big Red" is dismantled at Roosevelt Station in March, 2019.

"Big Red" crane retirement marks another major step for trains to Northgate

By Alexis Lair

April 12, 2019

Sound Transit recently said a fond farewell to the 280-foot-long tower crane, dubbed Big Red, after… Read more

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