2025 Northern Lines

2026 Annual Dues Notice As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to look ahead—and that includes renewing your Friends of the 261 membership. Before anything else, we want to extend a sincere thank-you. Your ongoing support has kept the 261 steaming forward and...

2024 Recap

It’s been a bustling summer at the Friends of the 261’s Minneapolis shop! From building a new workbench and adding a small extension to the shop, to soundproofing improvements and tackling the ever-present question of “what does this do?” our dedicated crews...

Joey Maidl

In Loving Memory of Joesph G Maidl October 23, 1941 – October 30, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph “Joey” G Maidl, a beloved friend and cherished member of the community. Born on October 23, 1941, to Joseph and Hellen, Joey spent a...

2023 Train Day

RRHMA participates in Midwest events Equipment makes appearances at Union Depot Train Days, Franklin Park Railroad Daze Railroading Heritage of Midwest America participated in two Midwest railroad events in June, part of fulfilling our mission to promote public...

RRHMA awarded $31,000 by the Emery Rail Heritage Trust

Railroading Heritage of Midwest America would like to announce the award of $31,000 by the Emery Rail Heritage Trust to go towards the return to service of the Sleeping Car/Lounge Caritas. We would like to thank the Emery Rail Heritage Trust for its continued support...