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2015 Twin Cities Convention a Success and Fun

The 2015 GNRHS Convention held from July 18 to 22 was another success. Over 200 members and family came out and enjoyed a great convention in beautifully mild weather. A great mix of tours and presentations as well as the ever popular Railfair provided something for everybody to enjoy. Great tours were enjoyed of the BNSF Northtown Read more


‘Hustle Muscle’ starred at National Train Day in St. Paul

GNRHS owned Great Northern SD45 #400 ‘Hustle Muscle’ starred at St. Paul Union Depot in St. Paul, MN. She was on display for the National Train Day festivities, together with Great Northern coach #1213 owned by the Minnesota Transportation Museum. Present also were BNSF Railway with GE ES44C4 #8143 and a train made up of Read more


‘Hustle Muscle’ to operate on the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Ry this summer

The Board is excited to announce that the GNRHS has entered into an agreement with the Minnesota Transportation Museum to allow for the use of our Great Northern SD45 #400 ‘Hustle Muscle’ on their excursions trains out of Osceola, Wisconsin starting this summer. This agreement will allow Hustle Muscle to “stretch her legs” keeping her Read more