Another MILW 261 shot from Dakota.
#261, a WWII era built 4-8-4 Northern, has the La Crescent turn of the fall colors train at Dakota on a bright and warm fall afternoon.
Viewed from 400 ft. above CP's former Milw main, the #261 fall colors train sails down the River Sub with a gagle of foamers in persuit.
Amtrak Extra 261 arrives at La Crescent, MN
Amtrak's Fall Steam Excursion, MPLS to La Crescent, MN and return. The train is headed to River Jct to turn on the WYE at La Crescent, MN
Milwaukee Road 261 heading north back towards the Twin Cities on a gorgeous fall day.
Minus the P42DC and 50 years and this becomes an everyday sight along these former MILW tracks.
Returning to Chicago from Galesburg, MILW 261 rolls at sunset. This one is dedicated to the memory of Mike Abalos who also got this shot.
MILW 261 heads out from under the Post Office in Chicago and gets ready to make the swing onto the BNSF racetrack for an appointment with Galesburg RR days.
Steaming between Hoffman and 7th Street.
Steaming through the Hoffman Avenue plant on the return trip to Minneapolis. What a great looking train!
No. 261 takes the siding at Frontenac, Minnesota on its return trip from the Quad Cities.
