Cate Kratville-Wrinn is a railroad historian and journalist who is currently documenting the restoration of equipment donated by the Union Pacific to Railroading Heritage Midwest in Silvis, IL. Join Cate as she presents a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of the historic UP steam engines #3985Challenger and #5511 2-10-2 as well as Centennial diesel #6936. […]
All aboard the mysterious Northern Express for this 1920's inspired life-size game of Clue! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and conversations as you try and unravel the mystery hidden amidst railroad-themed elegance. A murder most foul has been discovered and with train cars to explore, many suspicious passengers, and a missing weapon you must channel your inner detective […]
Have a good holiday! We'll be back on Monday.
We are pleased to announce our summer exhibitions for 2024: Lloyd E. Borg’s Depot Watercolors Borg was a resident of Wayzata, Minnesota and took up watercolor painting at the age of 49. His intention was to capture disappearing American landscapes that were being forgotten as new technologies changed how Americans worked and traveled. One of […]
On Saturday, July 20th, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum will be a painting location for the annual plein air conference for the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. Artists will be setting up their easles throughout the museum to paint trains, buildings, and more. Artwork will be on display in the museum after the event. Paintings will […]