Great Northern Railway Engine

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610 Highway 71 NE
Willmar, MN 56201
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The Great Northern Railway Engine 2523 is a historic mountain-type locomotive built in 1923, designed to enhance passenger service through mountainous regions. It was placed on permanent exhibit at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society on October 17, 1965, after an illustrious career including service on iconic trains like the Empire Builder and the Oriental Limited.

This powerful P2 class engine, weighing 617,000 pounds and measuring nearly 95 feet in length, represents the last of its kind built for the Great Northern by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Converted to an oil burner in 1946, it achieved significant traction and continues to stand as a testament to the engineering prowess of its era.

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