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Milwaukee 261 owners acquire former Rock Island Works.

Discussion in 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' started by Martin Perry, Jan 11, 2022.

  1. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Quite a decent sized facility. I hope they haven’t overreached themselves financially;

    https://railfan.com/owners-of-milwa..._XKUEGroQDQsTgnbpH_pbgqFmVNlKQLBcm0219mLIxF0c
     
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    Eat your heart out, JH!:)
    Open Rail Map shows a turning wye in the yard, can't see it in the photo (should be in the foreground, partly on the remains of a roundhouse).
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    Better than the plastic tent that I watched it retire to after its final run in 2008, its rather surprising how hand to mouth many American groups are.
     
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    I saw 261 twice in 2002. First at Galesburg, the final Rail day, and the day after passing through Rochelle. A very impressive machine. I particularly admired the illuminated motion and compressed air greasing - very slick.
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