The Minneapolis & St Louis Railroad steam locomotive #457 will be temporarily closed to the public
due to sand blasting, painting, and repairs. The site will reopen on September 20th, 2025.
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All Aboard!
All Aboard!
The Friends of the 457 is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the Minneapolis & St Louis Railroad steam locomotive #457 in East Park in Mason City, Iowa.
Ring the bell, hear the Nathan 6-chime whistle, and enjoy the era of steam!
Announcements
Announcements
Important Dates - 2025
Important Dates - 2025
Opening Day - May 10th
Cannonball Gardens Flowers Arrive- May 14th
North Iowa Band Festival Parade- May 24th
Cannonball Day - June 28th
Sand blasting, Painting, & Repairs - 8/1/25 to 9/19/25
Reopen Date - September 20th
Closing Day - October 18th
Trick-or-Treat at the Train - October 19th
News
News
The locomotive will be closed to the public August 1st through mid-September for
sand blasting, repainting, and repairs.
The expected reopen date is September 20th, 2025
Hours of Operation
Hours of Operation
The Minneapolis and St. Louis 457 steam locomotive "Rotary Cannonball" is on public display year-round.
*Public Tours: Mid-May through Mid-October
(May 10th - October 18th, 2025)
Saturday & Sunday: 1 P.M.-4 P.M.
*Subject to maintenance, weather, and volunteer availability.
Your generous donations are critical to the on-going restoration and preservation of the 457 Cannonball. Individuals, clubs, businesses, and foundations are all invited to continue to assist with contributions, or donations of materials and services. The Friends of the 457 would be happy to make a free informational presentation to any group interested within an hour drive of Mason City. For additional information contact Dennis Wilson through this website.
All support given to the 457 Cannonball is directly used for the purpose of enhancing the locomotive and the activities surrounding its promotion and use by the community for education and recreation. There are no paid staff on the committee, the "Friends of the 457". All personnel are volunteers and we invite anyone interested to join us in the fun!
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