How many modes of transport can you see in this view?

Coupler stored in lead mode, head on shot... "wait for it... shoot, shoot, shoot... run, run, run"

#261 races north out of Winona, MN on the Fall Color Excursion train

MILW 261 stops in LaCrescent for water and grease before backing up the wye to turn the train for the trip back to Winona. I found watching these two workers grease the locomotive just as interes... (more)

Another MILW 261 shot from Dakota.

#261, a WWII era built 4-8-4 Northern, has the La Crescent turn of the fall colors train at Dakota on a bright and warm fall afternoon.

Viewed from 400 ft. above CP's former Milw main, the #261 fall colors train sails down the River Sub with a gagle of foamers in persuit.

Amtrak Extra 261 arrives at La Crescent, MN

Amtrak's Fall Steam Excursion, MPLS to La Crescent, MN and return. The train is headed to River Jct to turn on the WYE at La Crescent, MN

Milwaukee Road 261 heading north back towards the Twin Cities on a gorgeous fall day.

Minus the P42DC and 50 years and this becomes an everyday sight along these former MILW tracks.

Returning to Chicago from Galesburg, MILW 261 rolls at sunset. This one is dedicated to the memory of Mike Abalos who also got this shot.