Milwaukee Road #261, Sandwich, Illinois

The Milwaukee 261 was used on June 22, 2002, to pull an excursion train from Chicago to Galesburg, Illinois and return. This sequence was shot west of Sandwich, Illinois, where the train was paced at 45 mph. It passes a railgrinding train, and an airplane can be seen in the background, also pacing the train. See more at www.railroad-crossing.com.

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Travel & Events

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• Milwaukee
• Road
• MR
• 261
• steam
• locomotive
• excursion
• train
• pacing

[johnr1960]

Sound was not added by me. While my wife was hanging out the side door, shooting the video, we had a remote mic, inside the van, that was out of the wind. We just kept the side door open during the shoot.

[kmillard]

Is that the real locomotive whistle or is that added in for effect??

[johnr1960]

That is the actual recording, no special effects.

[run202run]

Screw NRM and their greediness

[glenn1340]

six people have no fire in thier firebox

[atm91771]

Nicest thing about this video? She wasn't dragging an ugly diesel backup.

Beautiful work.

[OV099Challenger]

@WorldsCast Absolutely no offense meant to you, I'm a fan of the Scotsman myself, but there is no way that she is more powerful than this locomotive. Lighter and faster, most certainly, but not more powerful. The Scotsman has a tractive effort of 29,385, and while that is impressive, #261 has an effort of 62,119, almost twice of the Scotsman's. Please get your facts straight before posting. 

[WorldsCast]

that is one of the most epic trains i've ever seen.

BUT! I HAVE TO SAY, the flying scotsman is lighter, more powerful, and faster.

But do not let that discourage the fact that this train is probably the best american train to be built.

Lots of history behind it!

[MrMattIntel]

LOL SANDWICH, IL LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLL

[TV843]

Imagine getting to drive that thing for a job. Took about a little kid's dream all-grown-up!

[RenanBrasilia]

@johnr1960 , Fantastic ! My oldest brother always reminds me the old sound of this machine which travel us to our childhood. Sweet times, sweet moments... Thanks for posting it!!!!

[luvtotruck]

The other thing I remember was stopping at Princeton Il and the fire department was there to help her take on water and it took on thousands of gallons. cant wait to take a trip on her again. So glad to hear she shall pound the rails again soon.

[luvtotruck]

I was on that one from Chicago to Galesburg. best 225 bucks for a day I spent.

[MrCrossIsBoss]

Your wife did an OUTSTANDING JOB filming this!!!!! You have to be one of the most blessed and happiest men on this planet!

[chico4449]

@thomasrosiefan1 Good to know, Thanks!!!