millwaukee road 261

john 5614 · **Joined:** Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:00 pm **Posts:** 31

do any of you have any info on the restoration of 261 and the 261 group also said that they are pursuing a new steam locomotive and historic diesels what is the statics of that as well

dinwitty · **Joined:** Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:18 pm **Posts:** 2226

no time to search but last news it was getting ready for its inspection, search this forum, it here I think.

o anderson · **Posted:** Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:20 am

Ah, young friend, no need to rush your post here. Milwaukee is spelled with one L and it's nice to capitalize and punctualize, eh? Here is the most recent information on this board:
http://server.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=29805

You could have found this yourself with a quick search on "261"

Don C. · **Posted:** Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:54 am

John,
Work is continuing on the boiler and running gear. Most of this is "invisible" work compared with the dropping of the drivers.

Fund raising is also ongoing. Fall color diesel-powered trips will be offered on October 9 and 10, 2010, using Amtrak diesels and FO 261 passenger equipment. The Saturday trip operates on the BNSF to Boylston, WI (just south of Superior) and the Sunday trip will operate down the CP's ex-Milwaukee Rd mainline to Winona and LaCrescent. Tickets are available at: http://www.261.com

All proceeds from these trips will go towards the rebuilding of 261. Come along for a nice fall train ride and help get 261 back on the road sooner. Thanks.

Don C.