Due to Amtrak rule changes for charter trains in the spring of 2018, we were unable to operate a special train of AAPRCO member private varnish. So we did the next best thing and took a ride on the Milwaukee Road #261 steam engine and the Friends of the 261 private cars.
In Bogards, MN the guests were allowed to de-train for a photo run by.
The Consist:
1 - Crew/Baggage Car NSR #1938
2 - Concession/Bar Car, Golden Valley (800608) - 261.com/fleet/golden-valley/
3 - Concession/Bar Car, Baggage NSRX 2450 (800287) - 261.com/fleet/cars-baggage-2450/
4 - PAXX (800644)
5 - Dome Car, Silver Palace - 261.com/fleet/silver-palace/
6 - Parlor Car, Wisconsin Valley (800737) - 261.com/fleet/wisconsin-valley/
7 - Full Length Dome Car, Super Dome NSRX #53 (800862) - 261.com/fleet/super-dome/
8 - Business Car, Lamberts Point (800702)
9 - Business Car, Milwaukee (900101) - 261.com/fleet/milwaukee/
10 - Skytop Parlor Lounge Observation - Cedar Rapids (800040) - 261.com/fleet/cedar-rapids
More about AAPRCO here: www.AAPRCO.com
Ride with the 261 here: 261.com