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2025 Northern Lines
2026 Annual Dues NoticeAs 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...
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...
2024 Northern Lines
2025 Annual Dues NoticeAs the year draws to a close, it’s time to renew your membership with Friends of the 261. But first, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. Your generosity has powered...
Joey Maidl
In Loving Memory of Joesph G Maidl October 23, 1941 – October 30, 2024With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph "Joey" G Maidl, a beloved friend and cherished member of the community....
2023 Northern Lines
Things may have seemed quiet over the summer for the Friends of the 261, but they have been quite far from that. Many things have been progressing in the shop of the 261.Friends contracted by MTM...
2023 Train Day
RRHMA participates in Midwest events Equipment makes appearances at Union Depot Train Days, Franklin Park Railroad DazeRailroading Heritage of Midwest America participated in two Midwest railroad...
Union Pacific, RRHMA reach agreement to preserve historic locomotives, passenger cars
Union Pacific, Railroading Heritage of Midwest America reach agreement to preserve historic locomotives, passenger cars Two Union Pacific steam locomotives to be returned to operationOMAHA, Neb. and...
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...
RRHMA to Expand operations to Silvis, IL
Railroading Heritage of Midwest America to expand operations to Silvis Illinois shop & rail complexThe rail complex will be developed as a multiuse commercial development, historic preservation,...
Friends of the 261 acquires private car Caritas
Friends of the 261 acquires private car CaritasCaritas has traveled thousands of miles on excursions organized by car owners Clark Johnson and Nona Hill (pictured at left) through their company High...