Today MILW 261 got it's drivers back. The 261 was lifted, drivers rolled under, drivers positioned, pilot truck positioned, and then lowered. The fork lift behind the cab was used to push the 261 ... (more)

The good 'ole days of steam, featuring Milwaukee Road #261!

I have it on good authority that this engine, now undergoing restoration, may be under steam (again) by year's end. Keep y... (more)

The 261 simmers in Chicago overnight. The filming of a movie brought her into town at the time. 1.6 seconds exposure.

The sun glints past the headlight of 261 as it prepares for a double-header with the 2816 the next morning. As with many of the Fall trips, an early frost came that evening, almost freezing the ho... (more)

Don Crimmin and an unidentified Amtrak conductor tromp to the pocket track's manual switch. Once thrown, the headlight will illuminate on the (then) 64-year-old beast and it will begin its journey... (more)

With 261 hovering overhead, volunteer Pat and long-time employee Jim French (eyeing the camera) hold a cable together until the electric hoist used to pull the 14,000 lb main driver engages comple... (more)

Milwaukee 261 rises high in the air as the restoration crew removes the driving wheels for overhaul. After the engine was placed back on its lead and trailing trucks it became the world's largest ... (more)

After a failed attempt to get the 261 turned, the loco was backed down to Schiller Park yard. The crew disembarks and starts the shut down for the evening. The locals come out to admire this engin... (more)

The 261 is in route to be turned. Unfortunately, the tight curves by B-12 tower were too sharp and the 261 ended up tilting the rails over. A quick reacting engineer stopped the engine on a dime a... (more)

MILWAUKEE ROAD #261 WILL RUN AGAIN! Earlier this month (May of 2010) the “Friends” Board of Directors approved the purchase of Milwaukee Road No. 261 from the National Railroad Museum... (more)

Back in business. She needs your donations, though. www.261.com

The October sun has just crept above the horizon and now casts a golden glow on Milwaukee Road 261, still disguised as DL&W 1661, as she waits to head east on the old B&OCT/B&O from the south side... (more)

A Pete Lerro charter.

In a pause between shoots, crewmembers from Milwaukee Road 261 take a breather beside the locomotive. They are among the skilled crew of Railroading Heritage of Midwest America that is working to ... (more)