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Pictures of MILW 261
 
Owner: Milwaukee Road
Model:Alco 4-8-4Built As:MILW 261 (4-8-4)
Serial Number:71974Order No:S-1928
Frame Number:26X32 cylinders,74" driversBuilt:7/1944
Notes:S-3
Other locos with this serial:  MILW 261(4-8-4) DLW 1661(4-8-4)
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The old and the new
Title:  The old and the new
Description:  Steve Sandberg brings the fall color trip back into Wayzata after a trip to Willmar on the BNSF Wayzata sub. Before they made a brief station stop to disembark passengers that had boarded at Wayzata, Steve Sandberg and company wheeled their famous charge past a stopped eastbound freight on the Wayzata siding.
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 6:49:30 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 824(P40DC) BNSF 5760(ES44AC)
Views:  620   Comments: 0
On To The Lakefront
Title:  On To The Lakefront
Description:  Steve Sandburg brings the Milwaukee 261 back to Wayzata from Willmar with their second to last stop of the trip at the Wayzata depot mere minutes away. Here the train is about to cross Lake Street. Dig that smoke plume, man!
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/14/2013 1:13:02 AM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 824(P40DC)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Skytop Obs First?
Title:  Skytop Obs First?
Description:  The 261 and the westbound fall color trip to Willmar nears the Old Crystal Bay Road overpass in Orono. It is interesting that the 261 was coupled up to the "Cedar Rapids" for the westbound leg of the Willmar trip. This doubtless was to allow the Amtrak unit to be on the hind end due to having to back up at Minneapolis Junction to gain access to the north leg of the wye there to access the Wayzata Sub. Note the spectators on the Willow Drive bridge at the upper left. Folks sure are well-informed about the 261! Who said people thought trains were boring?
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/13/2013 5:50:41 PM
Location:  Orono, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 3
Steamin' it up
Title:  Steamin' it up
Description:  The 261 steams up the Willow Drive bridge (and a few spectators?) as Steve Sandburg and company wheel her west along the BNSF Wayzata Sub with the westbound fall color trip to Willmar.
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/13/2013 5:50:16 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
The Traffic Resumes
Title:  The Traffic Resumes
Description:  Traffic on Highway 12 picks up speed again as the 261 fall color run to Willmar leaves Old Crystal Bay road behind it. Just visible in the upper right corner are a motorcyclist and an auto using the shoulder to get a better look at the 69 year-old Class S-3 Alco as Steve Sandburg and comapny work their magic. I bet even the State Patrol would let those shoulder-hugging motorists slide, considering the distraction they were contending with!
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/13/2013 5:51:45 PM
Location:  Orono, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
BNSF 2750 & 1864 watch 261 go to the TurnTable
Title:  BNSF 2750 & 1864 watch 261 go to the TurnTable
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/28/2013 8:51:59 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 2750(GP39E) BNSF 1864(SD40-2) MILW 261(4-8-4) BNSF 1832(SD40-2) BN 2750(GP39E)
Views:  699   Comments: 0
MILW 261 passing BNSF 1087 + 4912 in the yard
Title:  MILW 261 passing BNSF 1087 + 4912 in the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 11:44:29 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) BNSF 4912(C44-9W) BNSF 1087(C44-9W)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Milwaukee Road steaming to Wilmar MN in Oct 2013 on Great Northern tracks.
Title:  Milwaukee Road steaming to Wilmar MN in Oct 2013 on Great Northern tracks.
Description:  This can pull 30 passenger cars. Its coal fired. Back in the 1950s this could run 100 MPH all day long. see www.261.com
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/15/2013 1:29:22 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:35:52 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:37:54 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261 Goes By The Great Northern Depot
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:40:00 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:40:53 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:42:37 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261 In A Crowd!
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:44:41 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:46:26 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:47:05 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:47:41 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:48:28 PM
Location:  Long Lake, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:50:21 PM
Location:  Independence, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:51:34 PM
Location:  Montrose, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:52:19 PM
Location:  Montrose, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
MILW 261 West
Title:  MILW 261 West
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 8:53:11 PM
Location:  Montrose, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:25:56 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:26:45 PM
Location:  Howard Lake, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:31:00 PM
Location:  Kandyohi, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:32:11 PM
Location:  Grove City, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:34:16 PM
Location:  Dassel, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:35:26 PM
Location:  Delano, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 3/9/2014 7:36:34 PM
Location:  Wayzata, MN
Author:  Dillon Petrowitz
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  755   Comments: 3
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description:  Milw 261 rolls on to the Willmar turntable for a spin
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 11/26/2013 11:23:04 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Rick Oswald
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description:  She just fits on the turntable
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 11/26/2013 11:23:45 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Rick Oswald
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  1719   Comments: 2
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description:  Seconds after shooting this photo waiting on the train I suffered a Hemoragic stroke at the age of 53. My thanks to other fans who got me to my car so I could call 911
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 11/26/2013 11:24:47 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Rick Oswald
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
MILW 261 pass the Railroad Crossing
Title:  MILW 261 pass the Railroad Crossing
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 11/14/2013 10:08:47 AM
Location:  Maple Plain, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 824(P40DC)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
MILW 261 back up & ready to Leave
Title:  MILW 261 back up & ready to Leave
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 11/14/2013 10:08:52 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
MILW 261 backs up pass BNSF 1541 + 2795
Title:  MILW 261 backs up pass BNSF 1541 + 2795
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/6/2025 12:06:36 AM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) BNSF 1541(GP28P) BNSF 2795(GP39-2)
Views:  15   Comments: 0
BNSF 2795 + 1541 in the yard as 261 goes by
Title:  BNSF 2795 + 1541 in the yard as 261 goes by
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 11:45:27 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  BNSF 1541(GP28P) MILW 261(4-8-4) BNSF 2795(GP39-2)
Views:  685   Comments: 0
MILW 261 Cloudy Morning
Title:  MILW 261 Cloudy Morning
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 5/15/2024 10:38:04 PM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
MILW 261, MRLX 800651, NSRX 3101, 3103, 800862 + 800040
Title:  MILW 261, MRLX 800651, NSRX 3101, 3103, 800862 + 800040
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 12/27/2024 10:27:48 PM
Location:  Atwater, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
MILW 261
Title:  MILW 261
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 2/17/2014 10:57:37 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  451   Comments: 0
MILW 261 on the Great Northern Turntable
Title:  MILW 261 on the Great Northern Turntable
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/28/2013 8:53:23 PM
Location:  Willmar, MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
MILW 261 & AMTK 824
Title:  MILW 261 & AMTK 824
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 1/23/2014 1:42:27 AM
Location:  Minneapolis Jct., MN
Author:  Andrew Goblirsch
Categories:  Track
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 824(P40DC)
Views:  896   Comments: 0
Willmar Bound!
Title:  Willmar Bound!
Description:  Steve Sandburg and company have their venerable 1944 Alco burning a fire in her grates that sent a white plume into the air as they wheeled the 2013 fall color trip to Willmar over the BNSF Wayzata sub on this crisp October morning. Here the 261 is passing signal 164. Ahead of the train lies the Louisiana Avenue overpass. I was the only railfan perched up here, happy to report! A dude going south on Louisiana honked his horn in appreciation for the train as it thundered underneath too.
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/12/2013 2:57:01 PM
Location:  Saint Louis Park, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
Milwaukee Road steamer stopped at Wazata MN depot in Oct 2013 going to Wilmar MN.
Title:  Milwaukee Road steamer stopped at Wazata MN depot in Oct 2013 going to Wilmar MN.
Description:  Its on the former Great Northern mainline from Minneapolis MN to Wilmar MN. Get tickets to ride the train at http://261.com/
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/15/2013 1:27:20 PM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  S Kotnour
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
Next Stop Willmar
Title:  Next Stop Willmar
Description:  The Friends of the 261's fall color jaunt to Willmar heads for Maple Plain and all points west to Willmar as the train thunders west paralell to US Highway 12. Note the bold souls in the upper right corner who actually pulled off the highway illegally! I think a State Trooper might not have granted those ralilfans a pass if a trooper happened along, train or no train. Some railfans catch all the breaks.
Photo Date:  10/12/2013  Upload Date: 10/13/2013 5:52:20 PM
Location:  Orono, MN
Author:  Richard Held
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4) AMTK 824(P40DC)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
MILW 261 North
Title:  MILW 261 North
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:23:24 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
MILW 261 North
Title:  MILW 261 North
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:59 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
MILW 261 North
Title:  MILW 261 North
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:26:06 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  245   Comments: 1
MILW 261 North
Title:  MILW 261 North
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:27:41 AM
Location:  Braham, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  246   Comments: 1
MILW 261 North
Title:  MILW 261 North
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:29:24 AM
Location:  Braham, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  252   Comments: 1
MILW 261 North
Title:  MILW 261 North
Description:  Milwaukee Road 261
Photo Date:  10/13/2013  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:33:32 AM
Location:  Grasston, MN
Author:  Joe Huss
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MILW 261(4-8-4)
Views:  231   Comments: 0

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