2 days ago · With negotiations followed by an agreement now in place and once delivered to Owosso, we will begin the restoration of the CNW 175 to operating condition. Grants and gifts …

We at the Steam Railroading Institute are excited to announce the purchase of our second historic Michigan steam locomotive! Chicago and Northwestern Railway (CNW) 175, a 1908 R1 class …

As we begin to welcome our newest locomotive (CNW 175) to the SRI family, we’ll also be saying goodbye to another. Mississippian Railway 76, a 2-8-0 steam locomotive that has been part of …

Mar 8, 2025 · Considering the #175 is the newest of the remaining R-1 class locomotives and was built in 1908, I think it is remarkable that two of them have what is probably original tenders. …

Mar 6, 2020 · Enjoyed the pictures on FB of both #175 and all the other goings on in the shop area. Thinking I need to go for a visit and hit a few other places while in that "forbidden" zone …

CNW Wrote: ----- > The C&NW SD9 looks great, except for the handrail > stanchions. CNW 6611 through 6614 had the later > style stanchions. > > Dennis Thanks for the feedback! I passed …

Mar 8, 2025 · As we begin to welcome our newest locomotive (CNW 175) to the SRI family, we’ll also be saying goodbye to another. Mississippian Railway 76, a 2-8-0 steam locomotive that …

> Could be Hull Ave. in Des Moines (ex-CNW, exx-FtDDM&S). I believe the photo was taken near the north end of Hull Ave yard in Des Moines, the view is looking east. If that's true, the power …

4 days ago · Talking about the 1385 it says that it "will be the only operational steam locomotive from the C&NW". With the recent initial restoration steps being taken on C&NW 4-6-0 #175 by …

. . . in AUG '90, CNW 6842 was leading a CNW CR runthrough train eastbound into South Bend, IN. Loved visiting my cousing in the eighties and nineties with GTW and CR heading their own …