Tag Archives: Milwaukee Road 261 rebuild

Milw 261 to pull steam train excursions this spring

Posted on January 26, 2013 by admin

Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 under its own steam for the first time in four years “Friends of the 261,” in cooperation with Amtrak and BNSF Railway and Lake Superior Railroad Museum, will operate the Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 No. 261 … Continue reading →

Milwaukee Road 261 Fall Color Excursion Train proceeds will benefit engine overhaul

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

All “Friends of the 261” fall color excursion train proceeds will benefit the overhaul of Milwaukee Road 261. The Milwaukee Road No. 261 restoration has been undergoing a series of repairs to conform to Federal Railroad Administration standards for the … Continue reading →