GNRHS News
News about and related to the Great Northern Railway Historical Society.
Opportunity for New U25B Models
Rapido is willing to produce GN U25B ‘Phase IV’ locomotive models in HO scale, including GN’s nonstandard ‘five step’ step well, a feature missed on previous ‘Phase I’ models. Also included: side mounted handrails, prototypical snow plow pilot, two-piece windshield, upward sloping nose, and fireman’s side nose-mounted ratchet handbrake. Two road numbers are planned, in both Read more…
2024 Convention Registration is Live!
UPDATE: Thanks to all involved for a wonderful convention. We’ll see you September 9-14, 2025 in Minneapolis-St Paul for next year’s convention, a joint event of GNRHS, NPRHA and SP&S Historical Society. The Everett convention is September 14-19, 2024 and will focus on the history of the Great Northern in Everett, WA and surroundings, with Read more…
Welcome to our newest officers, Paul O’Neil and Gary Thurow
Continuing our tradition of Canadian secretaries, Paul hails from Alberta and succeeds Thomas Carr. We thank Tom for his years of service, and he’ll continue serving on the GNRHS board through 2025. Welcome Paul! Gary Thurow of Spokane, WA is our new Vice-President, succeeding Dan Bolyard, who we also thank for his service. Gary has Read more…