Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
And here's the main event!
The main reason for our visit to Minnesota was to, of course, chase Milwaukee Road 261's first mainline run in three years on the Friends Of The 261's BBQ Harvest Express along the Twin Cities & Western Railroad from Chanhassen to Arlington, MN. Despite some strong gusts of wind at some points throughout the day, the weather was perfect to see this wonderful 4-8-4 in steam, especially after seven years since we last saw it. The chase today was great but it's not over just yet, but all in all, hope you enjoy this video of this wonderful engine making it's way through the Minnesota countryside. Enjoy!
The BBQ Harvest Express' Power:
MILW 4-8-4 #261
MILW E9A #32A *ex-MILW 202A*
Taken on 10-4-25
And here's the main event!
The main reason for our visit to Minnesota was to, of course, chase Milwaukee Road 261's first mainline run in three years on the Friends Of The 261's BBQ Harvest Express along the Twin Cities & Western Railroad from Chanhassen to Arlington, MN. Despite some strong gusts of wind at some points throughout the day, the weather was perfect to see this wonderful 4-8-4 in steam, especially after seven years since we last saw it. The chase today was great but it's not over just yet, but all in all, hope you enjoy this video of this wonderful engine making it's way through the Minnesota countryside. Enjoy!
The BBQ Harvest Express' Power:
MILW 4-8-4 #261
MILW E9A #32A *ex-MILW 202A*
Taken on 10-4-25
