by Justin Young | Apr 28, 2022 | News
Union Pacific, Railroading Heritage of Midwest America reach agreement to preserve historic locomotives, passenger cars Two Union Pacific steam locomotives to be returned to operation OMAHA, Neb. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Union Pacific Railroad and the non-profit... by Justin Young | Jan 10, 2022 | News
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America to expand operations to Silvis Illinois shop & rail complex The rail complex will be developed as a multiuse commercial development, historic preservation, restoration and future transportation museum. SILVIS, Ill. (Jan 10,... by Justin Young | Nov 17, 2021 | News
Friends of the 261 acquires private car Caritas Caritas has traveled thousands of miles on excursions organized by car owners Clark Johnson and Nona Hill (pictured at left) through their company High Iron Travel. (Steve Glischinski) MINNEAPOLIS – The Friends of the... by Justin Young | Mar 30, 2020 | News
Hello Friends, I’m writing to you in the hopes that you and your loved ones are safe & healthy. In this unprecedented time, I wanted to let you know that we are all thinking about you and your families. We view you as part of our big railroad family and we are... by Justin Young | Feb 23, 2018 | News
Now that we have your attention we want you to know how critical PTC is to the future operations of the 261. Without it operating a steam powered passenger excursion train on any mainline will not happen. Positive Train Control, PTC, federal mandate becomes effective... by Justin Young | Dec 19, 2017 | News
It’s dues time again for the Friends of the 261, but before I speak briefly about our activities and goals, I want to say thank you to all our members and friends for your generous support over the years. Thanks to your dues and donations, we’ve been able to keep 261...