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Hot Stove Night: 50th Anniversary Presentation The Early Years
50th Anniversary Presentation: The Early Years By David Schauer and Tim Schandel Enjoy this slide show presentation on the history of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and the Lake Superior Transportation Club. The “Early Years” presentation will feature images and stories from the start of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in the 70’s to the early 1990s. Included will be the Lake Superior & Mississippi’s formative years and the work of the Lake Superior Transportation Club, which pre-dates the museum.…
Find out more »Jazz at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Every Saturday in winter, continuing through April, the former Club Saratoga Jazz Quartet will perform live, trackside, in the Train Museum each Saturday from 3-6pm. The quartet features; Randy Lee on reeds, Paul Lerino plays piano, John Thorene base and Jerry Siptroth and others playing drums. The music of; Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller, Thelonious Monk, The King of Swing Benny Goodman and all the other greats from the past and modern jazz eras will be featured. Group leader…
Find out more »Signal Exhibit Grand Opening
Join the Lake Superior Railroad Museum on April 20, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit dedicated to railroad signals. Railroad signals started from humble beginnings with a flag or a lantern and over time became more sophisticated and high tech. Lead volunteer, Scott Parker, will give a presentation on the history of railroad signals and discuss the building of the exhibit. Light snacks will be available. This event is free for attendees.
Find out more »Museum Closed May 15 & 16
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum will be closed all day on Monday, May 15, and all day on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. We will be open our regular hours on Wednesday, May 17.
Find out more »50th Anniversary Exhibit Opening
Join us on Friday May 19th, for the opening of the 50th Anniversary Exhibit. Following the opening of the exhibit will be the Lake Superior Railroad Museum Annual Meeting and Member's Dinner in The Depot Great Hall. The annual dinner is to showcase the start of the 50th Anniversary year of the museum. The event includes the opening of a special 50th Anniversary Exhibit inside the museum.
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