After taking a siding to meet a 12,000 ton coal train, MILW 261 gets a signal. "It's kinda like moving a brick wall," says the DS about putting the coal train in the siding, as if apologizing to ... (more)

The famous "Mr. Peanut" is fading into oblivion on the elevator at Clinton, IA. Mr. Peanut has been framed by many a railfan photog over the years, and on this day the MILW 261 was the willing ac... (more)

It's the 4th of July and MILW 261 begins to bark as she assaults the grade at Division St., enroute to Minneapolis Jct., safe at home after a busy 2+ weeks on the road.