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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 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Union Pacific Railroad and the non-profit...
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...
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, restoration and future transportation museum. SILVIS, Ill. (Jan 10,...
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 Iron Travel. (Steve Glischinski)MINNEAPOLIS – The Friends of the 261,...
2020 Summer Northern Lines
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...
2020 Covid Update
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...
2019 November Northern Lines
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...
2019 Engine Report
Engine Report April 2019 Steam locomotive 261 undergoing signification firebox work before the 2019 season. As the snow has melted and Spring has sprung work begins on getting the 261 ready for the 2019 season. Work crews have undertaken the major job of replacing one...
2019 Spring Northern Lines
Friends of the 261 now proud owner of Milwaukee Road E9A No. 32A By Don Crimmin Through the hard work of long-time members and volunteers Dr. Robert Schoeder and Mary Walters and the generosity of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and WATCO, the Friends of the 261...
2018 Car Shop Report Fall
2018 has brought big changes to the fleet of the Friends of the 261. 2 new domes and a complete overhaul on the Fox River Valley, former Henry Hudson. New Gaskets and windows are on their way for the Silver Palace, former Western...