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A large part of the information is accesible via the joint GN-NP Archives website, but researchers can also visit the Archives or ask our Archives staff to search for materials.
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Convention locations alternate between GN's Lines East and Lines West.
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In September 2026, we'll be in Essex, MT. Check the December Goat to learn more!
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In September 2026, we'll be in Essex, MT. Check the December Goat to learn more!
The GNRHS is dedicated to the preservation, study, and history of one of America's greatest railroads, the Great Northern Railway.
To Society Members, we offer carefully-researched Reference Sheets, a quarterly GN Goat publication, an annual calendar, discounts on model kits, books, CD's and other items, and an annual convention to discover all things Great Northern. Learn more.
For researchers the GNRHS Archives hold historic photos and documents on a wide range of Great Northern subjects.
Friends and members in the Puget Sound: the Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive, co-founded and supported by GNRHS, will have an Open House the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Dates are November 28 and 29, from 10:00 am to 4:00 PM.
Location: 425 SW 153rd Street, Burien, WA 98166
The Boeing Model Railroad Club will have the layout open and the Archive will have displays and tours.
All are welcome to stop in.
Posted on November 19, 2025, by admin
Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive is hosting a Railroad History Symposium on Sunday, October 19th at the Auburn Community and Event Center, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002. It will run 10:00 to 4:00.
Admission is free.
Some of the current planned topics for this session:
At lunch PNRA plans to discuss its Headlight Society, a planned giving program focused on estate planning.
This symposium is planned to be the first session of an annual event, in the Fall each year.
Posted on October 3, 2025, by admin
| GNRHS Meetup THIS THURSDAY 9/25 The start-up time is: 5:30 p.m. Pacific 6:30 p.m. Mountain 7:30 p.m. Central 8:30 p.m. Eastern The first 30 minutes will be social, then we’ll feature Bob Hanmer discussing the GN’s Mesabi Division. This presentation focuses on the GN from the shores of Lake Superior to the Mesabi Iron Range, as well as ore handling practices, specialized transport of iron ore, and how it is modeled. It’s a presentation you certainly won’t want to miss! Please register for the meeting using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PYL6BW-vRXajCJfiBJ2VRA NOTE: You will not be able to attend unless you register in advance. After registering, you’ll receive an email reminder 1 day and 1 hour before the meeting which will include the link giving you access to the Zoom call. We hope to see you there! |
Posted on September 24, 2025, by admin
In September 2026, we'll be in Essex, MT. Check the December Goat to learn more!
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