Great Northern Railway Engine #2523

Great Northern Railway Engine #2523 The Great Northern Railway Engine #2523 was built in 1923 and is a large steam locomotive. It was placed on permanent exhibit October 17, 1965.

This mountain-type locomotive is a survivor of the steam engines acquired by the Great Northern Railway to speed up mainline passenger service. The Great Northern passenger train, No. 2523, was built in 1923 to speed up the passenger main line service through the mountains. This train was painted green because all passenger trains were, although this train was occasionally used to carry freight. T

he train was usually driven at 79 mph because 80 was the maximum speed without cab control. Engine 2523’s last run was in 1958, and was placed on permanent display at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society on October 17, 1965.

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610 Highway 71 NE
Willmar, MN
56201

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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(320) 235-1881

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