Northern Lines

1998 October Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. 5,200 Miles! 261 travels ten states on BNSF, TC&W, WC A tired but happy steam...

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1996 March Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. Snow Train: truly spectacular! 261 heads up winter excursions at Steamtown Its...

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1995 December Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. 261 COMPLETES A GREAT SEASON AT STEAMTOWN! 261 is currently enjoying a well...

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1994 December Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. Pullin' that New River Train! 261 heads up excursions through West Virginia...

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1994 August Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. 1994 operating season off to impressive start Frank Sandberg, Sr. kicks off 1994...

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1994 March Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. First 1994 steam trips announced Plans shaping up for busy season North Star...

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1993 August Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. 261 under steam for the first time since 1954. FIRE UP!261 under steam again The...

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1993 April Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. (Above) 261 rests in the General Electric Service Center in Minneapolis....

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1993 January Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. 261 rebuilding progresses Work shifts to Minneapolis General Electric shop After...

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1992 October Northern Lines

Information about the rebuilding of Milwaukee Road "Northern" steam locomotive #261 from the"Friends of the 261" Inc. FLAWLESS MOVE Under the Guiding hand of the Wisconsin Central Ltd. and the...

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