milwaukee 261

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone, I am new here, but a devoted train fan due to my 5 y/o son's passion (yes, his name REALLY is Casey Jones.)

We live near Milwaukee and know that the 261 will be coming through this weekend...turning around in Sturtevant WI everyday, etc.  But I can't find any details on the actual schedule (times when it will be in Sturtevant, etc.)  Does anyone have any specific details?  We watched it daily when it was in town last summer and had a great time.  Thanks for your help.

 late note, just found out that it is actually the 2816, but operated by the "friends of the 261."

[Anonymous]

Check my post on the 2816 in this forum, there is some info there. I'll be setting up my camera in either Sturtevant or Rondout by the tower, not sure yet.

[jclass]

Here's the 261 website in case you haven't seen it:

http://www.milwaukee261.com/

[dknelson]

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday be in the vicinity of hte OLD depot in Sturtevant and you will see the train each day.  Due to arrive around noon and due to leave around 1:30. 

 

The schexdule for its return trip west on Tuesday does not seem to have been released yet.

Dave Nelson

[EJE818]

I was on the train today and it was a bit late departing Sturtevant. We didn't get back to Franklin Park until almost 5PM. Got held up by the Empire Builder and a couple Hiawathas.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all!

 We did get to see the 2816 as she came into the station Wednesday night, and then a few times along the way over the weekend.

 I appreciate your help!