- About Us | Friends of the 261
Friends of the 261 is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote public understanding of the history of railroading Friends of the 261 accomplishes this goal by preserving, restoring, operating and interpreting historic locomotives and rail cars
- Latest News | Friends of the 261
It’s been a bustling summer at the Friends of the 261's Minneapolis shop! From building a new workbench and adding a small extension to the shop, to soundproofing improvements and tackling the ever-present question of “what does this do?” our dedicated crews have been
- Friends of the 261
Support the 261; North Pole Express Sponsorship; Store; Home About Us; Contact us; Volunteer; Latest News Northern Lines Archives; Fleet; Excursions; Gallery; Support the 261 Support the 261; North Pole Express Sponsorship; Store; Harz Mountain Belle May 13 – 21, 2025 Rhine Valley to Harz Mountains and return Read More 2023 Northern Lines
- Gallery | Friends of the 261
In 2008, the Friends where contacted by Universal Studios and asked if they could use the 261 and the fleet in an up and coming movie about John Dillinger Called 'Public Enemies ' Here are some photos from this event in the 261s life
- Passenger Classes | Friends of the 261
The newest addition to the Friends of the 261 fleet of historic and restored passenger cars is Vista-Dome lounge Silver Palace The Silver Palace was built for the Western Pacific Railroad in 1948 as a 46-seat coach, with an additional 24 seats in the dome, for the famed California Zephyr
- Excursions | Friends of the 261
Support the 261 Support the 261; North Pole Express Sponsorship; Store; Available Excursions Harz Mountain Belle May 13 – 21, 2025 Rhine Valley to Harz Mountains and return 2 nights Nuremberg • 2 nights Dresden • 3 nights in the Harz Mountains • 1 night Wiesbaden (near Frankfurt)
- Sponsorship | Friends of the 261
Looking for a way to get your company involved? Help sponsor a trip or an event! Your sponsorship means more trips, more lights on the North Pole Express, more cookies and cocoa for the kids and oh so much more Contact us today on how you can help sponsor the 261!
- Windy City | Friends of the 261
Friends of the 261 are offering you an opportunity to ride our vintage passenger cars from the Twin Cities to Milwaukee or Chicago This trip will be on the route of behind Amtrak’s Empire Builder* along the Mississippi River
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