Great Northern Railway 1355

Great Northern Railway 1355 is a steam locomotive at the Sioux City Railroad Museum in Iowa. It has a distinctive rounded boiler and coal tender and was originally built as a Ten-Wheeler, later converted to a Pacific-type design.

The locomotive was built in 1909 by Baldwin Locomotive Works and underwent major rebuilding in 1924. It worked for several railroad companies until 1955, when it eventually found its way to a museum.

The locomotive shows how railroads connected small towns together and moved people and goods across the region. It stands in the museum as a reminder of how important these machines were to everyday life and local commerce.

The locomotive is located at the Sioux City Railroad Museum where visitors can view it. The museum provides information about the region's railroad history and offers educational resources about steam locomotives.

The machine worked for years moving iron ore from the Mesabi Range before receiving extensive cosmetic restoration at the former Milwaukee Road Shops. This restoration work gave it the polished appearance visitors see today.

Location: Iowa

GPS coordinates: 42.52917,-96.47667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42