MILW 261 slowly rolls into Glencoe as they pass the former Milwaukee Road depot in town.

The rain holds off and fall colors pop in the sun as MILW 261 leads the Gourmet Express through Cologne.

Rain pours down on Augusta as MILW 261 hauls an excursion west past the farmlands of Augusta.

Milwaukee Road 261 on static display during the 2015 Railroad Interchange Convention in Minneapolis.

Milwaukee Road 261 leads the North Pole Express equipment through Seventh Street, as they head for Saint Paul Union Depot. https://261.com/npe/

#261 made a trip without diesel assist to the museum in Duluth and is now heading back to Minneapolis. The frigid summer temps were most welcomed.

MILW 261 and GN 192 switch around each other in Minneapolis after a two day visit for train days at the St. Paul Union Depot.

MILW 261, GN 192 and MILW 32A return to Minneapolis after a two day visit for train days at the St. Paul Union Depot.

MILW 261, GN 192 and MILW 32A head back to Minneapolis after a two day visit for train days at the St. Paul Union Depot.

MILW 261, GN 192 and MILW 32A leave St. Paul after a two day visit for train days at Union Depot.

The Milwaukee Road 261 is the star attraction wherever she goes and Train Days at Saint Paul Union Depot is no exception as people line up to see her all weekend long.

Milwaukee Road 261 pulls the annual Gourmet Express past the famous 'windmill shot' in Augusta, Minnesota

The Friends of the 261 North Pull Express makes its short run down the tracks from the Saint Paul Union Depot to the "North Pole" set up just east of the station. In the lead is the Nort... (more)

On the 2nd day of excursions, the 261 heads west through Augusta, a popular spot to shoot this train at. The weather conditions faired more favorable on this day, with no rain to be seen.

With many out to see the train, 261 heads into downtown Glencoe, passing the old farmer's elevator.