Monthly Archive for October 2017
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…