261 is back on the move just north of Le Claire. Photo by Nathan D. Holmes.
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Milwaukee Road 261 – Steve Sandberg
The Chief Operating Officer of the Friends of the 261 (owners of steam locomotive Milwaukee Road 261) joins us to talk about the history of preserving this locomotive, its role in the film ‘Public Enemies’, and how he got to meet President Bill Clinton on a train!
Question of the Day (47:55)
If you could ride in a private rail car with anyone past or present, who would it be, and why? Let me know and I will respond to your comments in our next episode.
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I would want to ride with Ross Roland and listen to all his stories about the American Freedom Train, and with 614.
Thanks Luke, I included this in the latest episode!
I want to drive 261, but I’m 12