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GREAT NORTHERN STEAM LOCOMOTIVE #1355
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ABOUT us
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PROJECT GN1355
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind locomotive and our mission for this project.
Support
This project would not be possible without the support from communities and businesses.
The Great Northern Railway Historical Society has been and will continue to be invaluable resource and proud supporter of this project.
Be sure to check out the society website for all things Great Northern and they will happily point you in the right direction if you have inquiries.
August 2024
Project GN1355 Updates
Project GN1355 was formally announced to the public on July 3rd, 2024. While an official restoration timeline has purposely not been introduced, you can check for updates and follow our progress as by clicking on the button below.
TIMELINE of revival
THEN ANd NOW
In service from 1909-1955 for the Great Northern Railway. Retired and donated to the city of Sioux City in 1955.
On display downtown in front of the Sioux City Auditorium from 1955-1984.
In 1984 the Siouxland Historical Railroad Association was able to save, acquire, and over time cosmetically restore the locomotive to its current museum exhibit condition.
Today, the locomotive undergoing the process of being fully restored back to operation
IN SERVICE
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Address: 3400 Sioux River Road
Sioux City, IA 51109
Mail/Bus: PO Box 1355
Sioux City, IA 51102
Contact us
information@siouxcityrailroadmuseum.org
(712)-233-6996