Yes I have, That's Milwaukee Road 261. One of the very few Steam locomotives that have managed to keep running every year since they restored her in the early 90's. I've been out there to see it several times. I've chased her on a few runs as well. Among those stored cars is a Milwaukee Hiawatha Skytop Observation car, a huge favorite of mine. I would love to ride that down the Mississippi.
I'd suggest www.261.com That is the site run by the group that owns the locomotive. While they have been running her pretty consistently I believe 261 is due for some of her federally mandated maintenance and inspections. so this years trips may be fewer depending on what work is needed and available funding. I'll post here as well whenever i hear about a trip
OUTSTANDING! Well, overall the Brits did a much better job of preserving steam than we did. Sometimes even they didn't get them all. I will be watching this with a lot of interest.
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That is the site run by the group that owns the locomotive. While they have been running her pretty consistently I believe 261 is due for some of her federally mandated maintenance and inspections. so this years trips may be fewer depending on what work is needed and available funding. I'll post here as well whenever i hear about a trip
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I will be watching this with a lot of interest.
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