One of the LSRM and NSSR’s attractions, of course, is the steam-powered 2719, built in 1923. The Soo Line’s last steam-powered train, it was retired in 1959. The 261 was built in 1944.

The Milwaukee Road 261 steam locomotive will arrive in Duluth from the Twin Cities about 3 p.m. Saturday, pulling 15 cars bearing more than 500 passengers who will spend the night in the Twin Ports.

Milwaukee Road steam engine No.261 will be in the Fargo/Davenport and Wahpeton/Kindred, N.D. areas to pull excursion trains from June 1-3 as part of RRV&W Railroad's 30th anniversary.

DULUTH, Minn.—A historic locomotive will steam into Duluth this weekend, pulling a trainload of more than 500 rail enthusiasts on a trip from the Twin Cities. The Milwaukee Road 261 locomotiv… ...

WILLMAR -- A piece of history chugged into town Saturday with a visit by the Milwaukee Road No. 261, a steam locomotive restored to the heyday of the steam-powered train.

The locomotive, smoke billowing from the top and steam hissing from the sides, pulled a train of 24 vintage passenger cars–50-year-old coaches, diners, dome cars, lounges and a tail-end ...

The Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded $60,000 in grants to Friends of the 261 and the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society (FWRHS) to fund Positive Train Control (PTC) on two historic steam ...

I would ride with him when he worked. My mom would bring us dinner." The Milwaukee Road steam engine 261 was built during World War II and was in service for 10 years, going into storage in late 1954.

Milwaukee Road No. 261, a restored steam locomotive with a fleet of historic cars, chugged to Duluth on Saturday in a trip that had a special purpose. (The Minnesota Star Tribune) Comment Gift ...

A ghost of sorts will make an appearance Friday as the Milwaukee Road steam locomotive 261 powers into the Quad-Cities as part of Grand Excursion activities. The locomotive is expected to arrive ...

More than most machines, a steam locomotive’s design reflects its intended use. There are reasons why high-speed passenger locomotives have tall driving wheels and two-axle leading trucks while ...