Great Northern Railway Page

I have been a big fan of James Jerome Hill's Great
Northern Railway from an early age.  The black & white
photo from October 1960 is my brother
Mark, me and my Dad watching the Empire Builder
emerge from the north portal of the Seattle tunnel.

That's also me trying on my new GN conductor's hat
a little more recently.

2025 saw five notable trips we enjoyed.  They are
from most recent:  2025 Alaska, 2025 Essex,
2025 Sandpoint, The Canadian, GN in Cleveland.

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trains & stories from "the old days". Check it out!

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GN and NP photo archives online!


Check out Ben Ringnalda's St. Nicholas Mountain restoration website!

 Visit the Great Northern Railway Historical Society website!

Check out the online GN Discussion List!
 

Visit Ben Ringnalda's wonderful Great Northern Empire website!

 Great Northern Goat fans have visited since April 16, 2002.

Last Update: October 1, 2025.