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

GN SD45 #400 'Hustle Muscle'
GN SD45 #400 ‘Hustle Muscle’

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 in operational condition.

The 1966 EMD-built locomotive will be used on a steady basis for the benefit of both organizations, and will often be seen alongside her EMD production-line companion Great Northern SDP40 #325. Both engines’ builder numbers are only one number apart (builder no’s 31597 and 31598).

The agreement with MTM will last through October 31, 2016.

Please keep an eye on this website and the MTM website for schedule information.

  Posted on March 12, 2015, by


Travel to the Twin Cities Convention in style!

Ride ex Great Northern dome lounge “Prairie View” from Chicago to St. Paul Friday July 17 returning to Chicago Thursday July 23. Round trip and one way reservations available!

Don’t miss out on this Great Dome opportunity! For booking info click the image. Book now!

Ride GN Dome Lounge 'Prairie View'

Ride the GN Dome Lounge ‘Prairie View’ Chicago – St. Paul

  Posted on March 4, 2015, by


New in the Store: HO scale Berne depot

Berne Depot HO Kit
Berne Depot HO Kit

The newest addition to the GNRHS Company Store is a wood laser cut model of the Berne, WA depot.

The 24′ square depot dates back to the 1800s, and was seen in several different configurations as they were upgraded and modified. This Berne, Washington depot was built around 1910, and was not retired until 1967. The depot had a waiting room/office, and living quarters for the station master.

The kit

Laser-Cut Wood Kit. The kit consists of laser-cut basswood, cardstock, and plywood with styrene, white metal and brass castings. The tabbed construction, positionable peel-and-stick window sashes, and peel-and-stick three-tab shingles ease assembly. The overall footprint, including platform, is approximately a scale 70′ x 47′.

Go to the Store to order yours today!

  Posted on February 23, 2015, by


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