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Mississippi River bridge and the Trempealeau Valley Limited. The Northstar Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society sponsored the Trempealeau Valley Limited on May 29-30, 1976. The charter train went from Winona to Wisconsin Rapids and return on each day. Marvin Nielsen captured the train as it approached Winona on the first day of the excursion. Alco RS-2 #301 leads with #301 behind it. The coaches are of Denver and Rio Grande Western heritage and the observation was formerly the Rock Island business car Gritty Palace. |
Marvin Nielsen photo, May 29, 1976.
From the collection of Charles Tomashek.
