by Justin Young | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Jul 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Restoration, upgrades to Milwaukee Road E9 32A near completion Volunteers and employees of the Friends of the 261 are making great progress with the restoration and upgrading of Milwaukee Road E9 32A. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, crews have been practicing social... by Justin Young | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 | Nov 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
North Pole Express on the ready track 2018 North Pole Express at Union Depot in St. Paul. The 2019 trips will operate Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 12-15. ©Steve Glischinski The 2019 North Pole Express is on the ready track to spread holiday cheer at Union Depot in St. Paul. The...