The 261 leads this fall color train south over the trestle at the Nemadji River just south of Superior as it builds a head of steam southbound for the Twin Cities.
Milwaukee Road 261 is decorated for "North Pole Express" duties; it's the first steam locomotive to use St. Paul Union Depot since CB&Q 5632 - and that was fifty years ago.
Milwaukee Road 261 is loading some last-minute passengers as it prepares to depart Union Depot for the "North Pole." At the same time, Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train is visiting the d... (more)
Milwaukee Road 261 departs St. Paul Union Depot with the 1:30 North Pole Express. Friends of 261 and BNSF are operating steam-powered trains out of the Union Depot this holiday season. The trips... (more)