Sep 2017
Duluth Superior Pride 2017 Foo Foo Choo Choo
A three-hour scenic train ride up the beautiful shores of Lake Superior with food included, cash bar, live DJ and dancing on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Arrive at the Depot early for the free pre-boarding party from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with music and a bar. The Foo Foo Choo Choo will depart the Depot area at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.
Find out more »Oct 2017
Duluth Terror Train 2017
The Terror Train Halloween costume party features live music and a DJ on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Online tickets are sold out. Limited tickets are available at the Bookstore at Fitger's as walk-up sales only. Attendees must wear a costume to avoid ridicule and must be 21 years of age to attend. The train will board and unload at the Fitger's station and also at the Depot. Terror Schedule 4:40 to 4:50 p.m. - Board the train at the…
Find out more »May 2018
Duluth Dylan Fest 2018: Blood on the Tracks Express Train Ride
The Blood on the Tracks Express boards at the Duluth Depot to bring 350 passengers to Two Harbors, with several bands performing on the way. The event is part of the Duluth Dylan Fest, which runs May 19-27. The Dylan-inspired rolling-train adventure, on Bob Dylan's birthday, stops at the American Legion in Two Harbors for live music on two stages. Featured bands are The4onthefloor, Black River Revue, Father Hennepin, the Basement Tapes Band and the Rolling Blunder Revue featuring Nate…
Find out more »Aug 2018
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until Aug 31, 2018
Murder Mystery on the North Shore Scenic Railroad
An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until Aug 31, 2018
The North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth hosts three weeks of mirth, mayhem and murder on the "Disoriented Express." Upstage Productions from St. Louis is back with an all new whodunit called "Who Whacked Willy Wonka?" The Murder Mystery Train features a four-course meal and an opportunity to play a part in the drama or just sit back and enjoy. All the action and featured cuisine is served up in the Railroad’s Art Deco Lake of the Isles Dining Car.…
Find out more »Jun 2019
Old Forester Whiskey Row Tasting Dinner
History and cuisine mingle with matched spirits on the North Shore Scenic Railroad during the Old Forester Whiskey Row Tasting dinner. Each of the five courses served will be paired with a different Old Forester blended bourbon. The Exchange’s head chef and owner, Mark Edwards, will use the smoky nature of Forester Signature to bring out the ocean taste of prosciutto-wrapped shrimp. Forester Rye digs additional, earthy flavors out of Mark’s homemade mushroom soup. Old Forester 1870 commemorates the first…
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DM&IR #332 Steam Train Rides to Two Harbors
One event on Jul 13, 2019 at 10:00 am
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There are only about 150 operating steam locomotives in all of North America and one of the most unique is returning to service on the North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth. After a year’s work rebuilding the Duluth & Northeastern’s #28’s pony truck and bearings, timing the piston valves and painting it in its original DM&IR #332 livery and number, the engine will be back on the rails pulling tourist trains to Two Harbors from Downtown Duluth. On June 25…
Find out more »Day Out with Thomas 2019
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy are available for 25-minute train rides when the Steam Team Tour hits Duluth July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. Sessions begin every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include interactive stories and photo opportunities. Attendees can meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway. It's an opportunity for kids to take a ride with their favorite tank engine, have fun in the Imagination Station, explore the Lake Superior…
Find out more »Sep 2019
Duluth-Superior Pride 2019 Foo Foo Choo Choo
The Foo Foo Choo Choo is three-hour scenic train ride up the shores of Lake Superior with food included, cash bar, live DJ and dancing on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. It's part of the 33rd annual Duluth-Superior Pride Festival. Arrive at the Depot early for the free pre-boarding party from 2 to 3:30 p.m. with music and a bar. The Foo Foo Choo Choo will depart the Depot area at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. This is the ninth…
Find out more »Oct 2019
Great Pumpkin Train 2019
The event formerly known as the "Pumpkin Patch Express" returns to the North Shore Scenic Railroad Oct. 17–20, with Great Pumpkin Express trains departing from the Duluth Depot. Five trains a day take guests and passengers to the railroad’s "secret pumpkin patch," where riders can pick their favorite pumpkin and take it home for Halloween. The train excursions are about an hour long. The train departs at 10:00 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:50 p.m., 2:20 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. Reservations are…
Find out more »Duluth Terror Train 2019
The Terror Train Halloween costume party features live music and a DJ on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Online tickets are sold out, but the railroad does maintain a waiting list. Call 218-722-1273. Attendees must wear a costume to avoid ridicule and must be 21 years of age to attend. The train will board and unload at the Duluth Depot. The round trip excursion to Two Harbors takes three hours. Terror Schedule 6 p.m. - Board the train at Depot…
Find out more »Feb 2020
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Mar 12, 2020
Volunteer Train Crew Class
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Mar 12, 2020
The North Shore Scenic Railroad hosts six-week training for its volunteer train crew. The class runs every Thursday from Feb. 6 until Mar. 12. This class will prepare volunteers to take the USOR exam to work on the trains. Participants must be 18 and have a valid ID. There is a $20 charge for materials. For more information and to sign up, go to https://duluthtrains.com/event/traincrew/.
Find out more »Jun 2021
Lilac Lovefest 2021: Lilac Martini Train
Duluth's Lilac Lovefest seeks to prove the Twin Ports have the longest lilac season in the world.
Find out more »Jul 2021
Mr. Peanut Visits North Shore Scenic Railroad
Mr. Peanut, the monocled celebrity representing the Planters brand of peanuts, will be visiting the North Shore Scenic Railroad and riding on the 1 p.m. Duluth Zephyr train. Arriving in his luxurious, 26-foot-long Nutmobile, Mr. Peanut will greet fans at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum starting around noon. Then he’ll board the train for a 75-minute ride filled with photo opportunities -- they call them shellfies -- samples of some of the Planters brands and maybe give away swag to…
Find out more »Day Out with Thomas 2021
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friend Percy are available for 25-minute train rides when the Steam Team Tour hits Duluth July 30 to Aug. 1 and Aug. 6-8. Sessions begin every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include interactive stories and photo opportunities. Attendees can meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway. It's an opportunity for kids to take a ride with their favorite tank engine, have fun in the Imagination Station, explore…
Find out more »Sep 2021
Duluth-Superior Pride 2021 Foo Foo Choo Choo
The Foo Foo Choo Choo is three-hour scenic train ride up the shores of Lake Superior with food included, cash bar, live DJ and dancing on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. It's part of the 34th annual Duluth-Superior Pride celebration. The train ride is an annual 21+ party with food included, cash bar, live DJ and dancing while traveling on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. The food is buffet style from Famous Dave’s BBQ and Domino's Pizza. Arrive at the…
Find out more »Oct 2021
Duluth Terror Train 2021
The Terror Train Halloween costume party features live music and a DJ on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Attendees must wear a costume to avoid ridicule and must be 21 years of age to attend. The train will board and unload at the Duluth Depot. Terror Schedule 6 p.m. - Board the train at Depot 6:30 p.m. - Train departs Depot and party begins with a DJ and live music 9:30 p.m. - Train makes a stop in Canal Park…
Find out more »Aug 2022
Day Out with Thomas 2022
Train rides with Thomas the Tank Engine return to Duluth when the Dream Big Tour hits town Aug. 5-7 and 12-14. Sessions begin every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include interactive stories and photo opportunities. Attendees can meet Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway. Kids can also play in an inflatable slide, bounce house and obstacle course, enjoy live magic and model trains, try lawn games or mini golf, explore the play pod, get a temporary…
Find out more »Day Out with Thomas Special Sensory-free Event
The North Shore Scenic Railroad is hosting a sensory-free Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine. Autism Speaks Minnesota, which worked with the railroad to set up the original Sensory Friendly Day, provides special training to all volunteers and staff to make the guest/visitor experience safe and secure. The event includes all things Thomas, but without the distractions of large crowds, noise, whistles, loud music, bells and confusion. Activities are organized in a manageable series that matches each person’s own…
Find out more »Oct 2022
Great Pumpkin Train 2022
The event formerly known as the "Pumpkin Patch Express" returns to the North Shore Scenic Railroad Oct. 20-23, with Great Pumpkin Express trains departing from the Duluth Depot. It was a bumper pumpkin crop this year and the pumpkin patch is a field of orange with pumpkins of all sizes. Everyone gets to take home the one they think is best. Trains depart several times each day, Thursday through Sunday. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum offers more fun after the…
Find out more »Duluth Terror Train 2022
The Terror Train Halloween costume party features live music and a DJ on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Attendees must wear a costume to avoid ridicule and must be 21 years of age to attend. This is a 21+ event and due to the historic nature of the train equipment this is event is not wheelchair accessible. No weapons, including any that look like weapons, even costume ones, are allowed on the train. Tickets go on sale starting on Oct.…
Find out more »Nov 2022
An event every week that begins at 4:15 pm on Friday, repeating until Dec 16, 2022
An event every week that begins at 3:15 pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 18, 2022
Christmas City Express
An event every week that begins at 4:15 pm on Friday, repeating until Dec 16, 2022
An event every week that begins at 3:15 pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 18, 2022
Christmas City Express on the North Shore Scenic Railroad at Lake Superior Railroad Museum is an annual train ride and storytelling experience. Trains leave from the Depot on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 25 to Dec. 18. Departure times are 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Fridays; 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Saturdays and 3:15, 4:15, 5:15 and 6:15 p.m. on Sundays. The cost for coach seats is $30 for ages 14 and up, $25…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 4:45 pm on Saturday, repeating until Dec 17, 2022
Bentleyville Shuttle
An event every week that begins at 4:45 pm on Saturday, repeating until Dec 17, 2022
The North Shore Scenic Railroad and Fitger’s are partnering to return train service to Bentleyville on four consecutive Saturdays, Nov. 26 to Dec. 17. The Bentleyville Shuttle will depart Fitger’s several times each night to provide roundtrip train service to the popular tour of lights in Bayfront Festival Park. Tickets are being sold online only at www.duluthtrains.com. 4:45 5:30 6:45 Saturday’s are Bentleyville’s biggest nights. By taking the train from Fitger’s you can easily park, board a heated train and…
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Jazz Saturdays at the Depot
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Jazz is back at The Depot to brighten the winter blues. The former Club Saratoga Jazz Quartet will perform live, trackside, in the Train Museum every Saturday in April. The quartet features Randy Lee on reeds, Paul Lerino on piano, John Thorene on bass and Jerry Siptroth and others playing drums. Sponsored by Krenzen Honda-Nissan-Lincoln and promotional partners KDAL-AM, WDSM-AM, and My 95.7 FM. A cash bar with a variety of beverages is available as well as a selection of…
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