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GN 441 Luxury Inside a
Restored Locomotive
$299/night (Two Night Minimum)
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The Great Northern 441 is unlike any lodging you’ll find in Glacier National Park – or anywhere else! Outside, this historic locomotive represents the Great Northern diesels that once rolled past the Izaak Walton Inn. Inside, it’s a warm, rustic refuge for two couples or a small family, with luxury & amenities unsurpassed anywhere in the Glacier Park area.
Where a 3,600 horsepower turbocharged diesel roared . .
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There is a 400-year-old reclaimed oak floor, wall accents of birch, cedar & cottonwood, leather comfort sleeper sofa, native Montana Argillite stone fireplace, rubbed oil bronze fixtures, & a 46-inch LCD television. GN 441’s interior creatively reflects Montana’s unique blend of flora, fauna and geology.
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“What a celebration this has been for us! The wonderful details, the setting, the warmth, the beauty: it has all been wonderful! Thank you for having a vision and for carrying it out for others to share.” -Cedar Falls, Iowa |
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Great Northern 441 Interior Layout
\A Masterful Suite
Where cooling fans dissipated diesel engine heat . .
The bedroom invites you with a king size bed topped with a Hudson Bay blanket and pillowcases. An antique wardrobe harmonizes with the blue pine ceiling with live edge trim. Radiator fans in the roof have been transformed into skylights to let in the Montana sunshine. And on those cold Montana nights, you can crank up the coziness with the fireplace.
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“The locomotive provided us three nights of great sleep, with the surroundings of total comfort. This place is great. The detail and efficient use of space is incredible. Thank you for helping make memories.” -Canyon, Texas |
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Where engine room doors opened to maintain the big diesel . .
The doors open to a great view of the mountains & the BNSF mainline, in both the living room & the bedroom.
 Where oil coolers and oil filters protected the engine ...
Luxury and comfort abounds in the bathroom.
Heated rainforest marble
floor . . jetted tub framed
by walls of travertine stone . . smoked glass
sink
on a wrought iron base.
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The Kitchen of your Dreams
Where a main alternator produced 4,500 amps for traction . .
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The kitchen boasts a full refrigerator, gas range, microwave, dishwasher, double copper sink and disposal. Lotus granite countertops and custom cabinetry were chosen to match the rich wood interior. |
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“How cool are these digs! Definitely some of the nicest antiques and furnishings around. We especially liked the kitchen and we used it to grill up the best coho salmon and beef rib eyes and vegetables ever!” -Choteau, Montana |
A Commanding View from the Cab
Where railroaders sounded that lonely whistle in the distance . .
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The operator’s cab has been restored to better than new condition.
Slide into the
leather engineer’s seat, grasp the throttle, and imagine
yourself commanding thousands of horsepower.
You can almost hear the thundering diesels echoing off granite
walls and lodgepole pines as your mile-long freight train
conquers Marias Pass.
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“Our 4-year-old son refused to leave the cab so we set up the cot for him to sleep there. Nothing was more magical than watching our kids squeal with delight every time a train passed, or hearing their imagination at work while ‘driving’ the train. Thank you for creating such a wonderful place and allowing us to experience it. I believe we’ve created a family tradition!” -Calgary, Alberta
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At the rear of the cab, the electrical cabinet doors open to reveal the complexity of the locomotive's control wiring. |
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Years ago this room commanded the crew's vigilance and caution.
Now it's a great place to relax with family and friends.
Click here to visit GN441.com & check out the history of the GN441's long, strange trip.
All photos ©Tom Lambrecht