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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


2018 GNRHS Calendar now available

The GNRHS 20178 Calendar is now available. GNRHS Members receive the calendar in their September Goat package but extra copies can be ordered via the GNRHS Company store. The calendar is also available for purchase by non-members. Find more details on the 2018 Calendar in the Company Store.