GNRHS News
News about and related to the Great Northern Railway Historical Society.
2017 Sioux Falls Convention Features Steam
Our GNRHS convention of 2017 was held for the first time in South Dakota. Attendees were treated to rides behind a hot, coal-fired 0-6-0 Lima steam engine and a visit with the lovingly-restored Great Northern Railway 1355 H-5 class, 4-6-2 at Sioux City, Iowa. Those who arrived early for the convention also enjoyed a tour of Read more…
2017 GNRHS Empire Builder Award
On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Dr. D. Greer Nielsen was presented with a GNRHS “Empire Builder” award by Board Members Scott Tanner and Lindsay Korst. Greer was a Passenger Representative for the Great Northern Railway on the Empire Builder and Western Star. Greer has authored several articles for the GOAT and is currently preparing a reference sheet Read more…
Duane Buck
I’m sad to report to the membership that Duane Buck passed away last Friday, September 8th. Duane was a past president of the Society as well as the Editor Emeritus of the Goat Modeling pages. Duane was always available to answer anyones question and was dedicated to the GNRHS. Duane will be missed by all.