Great Northern Railway Historical Society

Monthly Archive for March 2017


New Tour Option for 2017 Sioux Falls Convention

MIDWEST RAIL CAR REPAIR FACILITY TOUR We have a NEW TOUR added to the convention agenda and a GREAT opportunity for those of you who may be arriving into Sioux Falls on Friday, September 15. MIDWEST RAIL CAR REPAIR has agreed to open its doors to the GNRHS for a tour of their facility. Begun Read more


President’s Message March 2017

Fellow Goats, As we enter a New Year, I hope that everyone has had a very joyous Holiday Season and an exciting New Year. As I have in the past, I would like to take time in this letter to ask the members to look at volunteering for the Society. Without volunteers and people who Read more


2017 GNRHS Sioux Falls Convention registration now open

Registration for the 2017 Convention in Sioux Falls, SD, , September 16 to 20,  is now open. The 2017 convention will focus on the history of the Great Northern in the Sioux Falls area with tours and presentations. Presentations will cover the Early Railroads of S.D, and GN Development in the State, GN’s Willmar to Sioux City Line, The Watertown and Sioux Falls Railroad Read more