Owned and operated by:
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum
offers an up-close look at the history of rail travel. Admission is only $7.00 for adults and just $3.50 for kids with your train fare.
The historic William Crooks, 1861
The St. Paul and Pacific was the first railroad in Minnesota, and the William Crooks was the first steam locomotive to run in the state. Come and see it at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, and North Shore Scenic Railroad.
National Train Day 2013
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Saturday May 11th, 10am
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Lake Superior Railroad Museum Special Events
- See new exhibits for 2013
- Explore the museum collection
- Lots of kids activities
- Visit the William Crooks, Minnesota's first locomotive
- Free Golden Spikes, commemorating the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, built in 1869
Special Event fun from 10am - Noon
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Saturday May 11th, 12:30pm
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1-1/2 hour trip through downtown & up the shore to the Lester River
Reservations are not required for this excursion, but recommended. Tickets may be purchased anytime prior to departure.
- Coach seating, fully narrated tour
- Returns at approx. 2pm
- Concessions available for all passengers
- All tickets include discount admission to
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Saturday May 11th, 3pm
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Arrival of the #261 Steam train from the Twin Cities.
- Welcome over 500 passengers as they arrive in
the Twin Ports for a one night stay.
- Music and press conference
- See the #261 steam to a stop.
Located in NSSR loading area/parking lot.
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May 11th, 2013 - 6:00pm
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Dinner in the diner, behind steam.
The finest event of the entire 2013 season.
- 6:00pm depart Duluth Depot
- 5:00 cocktail reception in Lake Superior Railroad Museum for dinner train/#261 guests only.
- Choose your seat: Rainier Club, Lake of the Isles Diner, Great Dome, or Cedar Rapids
- Enjoy world class service and fine food prepared by the Duluth Grill
Tickets can be purchased on the 261 site. Select "Dinner Train Saturday Night" from the options.
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Sunday, May 12th, 1pm
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Special 2 1/2 afternoon steam ride up the shore, departs 1 hour after the #261 leaves (noon).
- First Class seats include full lunch, all tickets $45
- Coach seats: $28 Adults, $12 for Children
- Photo runby (tentative)
- Free gifts for moms on Mothers Day
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