Trains & Toddlers
2019-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Story time 10:15am in the Zelda Theatre
Hosted by: St. Louis County Historical Society
Half Price Admission or FREE for Members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Trains & Toddlers
2019-02-11 10:00 - 11:30
Story time 10:15am PAJAMA PARTY!! in the Zelda Theatre
Books: Steam Train Dream Train
The Goodnight Train
Craft: Train Snack Craft
Half Price Admission or FREE for Members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Hot Stove Night
2019-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join Executive Director Ken Buehler for a talk on the story of Jay Cooke, his belief in Duluth and his involvement in the railroad, all in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum at 6pm. Event is FREE!

Trains & Toddlers
2019-03-11 10:00 - 11:30
Story time 10:15am in the Zelda Theatre
Books: Country Crossing
Hiawatha Passing
Craft: Motion Puppet Train
Half Price Admission or FREE for Members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Trains & Toddlers
2019-04-08 10:00 - 11:30
Story time 10:15am in the Zelda Theatre
Books: Freight Train
Down by the Station
Craft: Dot Painting
Half Price Admission or FREE for Members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Mother's Day Luncheon Limited
2019-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Lunch and a train ride to enjoy and honor Mom! Tickets available at www.DuluthTrains.com

Trains & Toddlers
2019-05-13 10:00 - 11:30
Story time 10:15am in the Zelda Theatre
Books: Two Little Trains
Trains: Steaming, Pulling, Huffing
Craft: Train Noise Maker
Half Price Admission or FREE for Members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Annual Member Dinner - Lake Superior Railroad Museum
2019-05-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Annual Meeting & Dinner of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum Membership
Dinner in the Railroad Museum, with the dedication and presentation on the Northern Pacific 2435, given by Tom Gannon and Tim Schandel.
5:00pm – Reception in the Railroad Museum
6:00pm – Welcome Speeches & Dinner
7:00pm – Dedication of the NP #2435, recently restored and on display

Steam Powered Excursions to Two Harbors
2019-06-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-07-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-07-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-07-14 10:00 - 17:00
Experience the power of steam, with locomotive #28 leading the charge while you will ride behind this historic engine.

Father's Day BBQ Lunch Train
2019-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
Sunday, June 16
Enjoy some delicious BBQ with Dad.
This luncheon event for Father’s Day is your opportunity to enjoy the luxury of the Dining Car with the comfort food of Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que.
Tickets available at www.DuluthTrains.com

Festival of Steam with Big Boy No. 4014
2019-07-19 17:00 - 2019-07-21 12:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Overview:
The Festival of Steam runs Friday through Sunday with activities surrounding the Union Pacific Railroad’s “Big Boy” No. 4014, which will be on display all weekend at the Duluth Depot. There will not be any rides on it, but it will be steamed up and on display. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum’s steam engine will be pulling passenger train rides during the weekend.

Friday July 19th 2019 – The Arrival

#4014 Arrives from St. Paul at approximately 5:00pm to the Duluth Depot.
Spectators outside gated area are welcome. However, there will be no public access to station platforms due to security reasons. The locomotive will remain in this location, parked, until Sunday morning.
Evening Activities:

Lake Superior Railroad Museum EXTENDED hours until 9:00PM

5PM-7PM: Happy Hour in the Museum
6:00PM-8:30PM: Movie in the Museum: 1939 “Union Pacific” – starring Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Anthony Quinn & Robert Preston
Admission is $14 for adults, $6 for children, or ½ off this price if you have a train ticket on the North Shore Scenic Railroad.
Ice cream shop open for movie snacks and refreshments
Museum entry pass available at the admissions window

PLEASE NOTE: ACCESS TO BIG BOY No. 4014 AND FESTIVAL SITE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY EVENING.

Saturday, July 20th, 2019 – Festival of Steam Day 1
GATES OPEN AT 9:00AM- (Ticket office opens at 8am for excursions)
9:00AM – 6:00PM FESTIVAL OF STEAM OPEN and FREE admission to Festival

FREE Festival Activities Include:

Viewing of Big Boy No. 4014
Touring of Union Pacific Experience Car (no food or beverage allowed)
Photo opportunities with Big Boy No. 4014
Viewing of North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Fleet
Live Dixieland Music (10:00AM-5:30PM)
Future Engineers of Duluth Activity Tent
More to come…

Additional Activities:

North Shore Scenic Railroad TRAIN EXCURSIONS:

Steam Train Rides aboard the Duluth Zephyr 75-minute excursion ride through Duluth, featuring the museum’s own 2-8-0 DM&IR #332. More info on these rides here.

9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
First Class: $48, Diner Class: $38, Coach Class: $28a/$19c

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Admission

Museum Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Admission: $14 adults / $6 kids – 50% off with Excursion Tickets

Big Boy Beer Garden sponsored by Bernicks

10AM-5PM, Serving Beer, Wine and Cider
Featuring a host of seating and prime viewing of the Big Boy No. 4014

Firebrick Concessions: Grillmaster Based, Railfan Approved

Burgers, brats, chicken, hot dogs, fries, corn dogs, cheese curds, smoothies, sodas and more…

Union Pacific Souvenir Tent

Big Boy No. 4014 Specialty Items

North Shore Scenic Railroad Gift Shop Annex

Festival of Steam swag, Duluth specific wears and a selection of other railfan wear available

Lake Superior RR Museum Foundation Gala: 6–8:30pm

Exclusive access to the Big Boy No. 4014 Private coaches including tours and photo opportunities aboard the Union Pacific Train: Experience Car – Walter Dean – C.F. Denver – Kenefick open for tours with complimentary wine served. Photo opportunities on the rear platform of the Kenefick.
Private access and viewing of Big Boy No. 4014
Private access to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Union Pacific inspired food stations featuring “heavy” hors d’oeurves from the hottest restaurants in Duluth:

New Scenic Café
Duluth Grille
The Exchange
Blackwoods by the Lake
Valentini’s
Midcoast Catering
Bellisio’s

Open bar throughout the evening
Craft Beer Tasting
Complimentary Champagne in the Car Northland (Presidential Car)
Tours of Car Missabe
Live music in museum
Silent Auction of Railroadania featuring items from the Raskob Estate
Steam Punk Flare
Commemorative t-shirt, pin and credential with each ticket
Tickets: $250 per person – Click here to purchase your ticket

SUNDAY JULY 21, 2019 –Festival of Steam Day 2
GATES OPEN AT 9:00 AM – (Ticket office opens at 8am for excursions)
9:00AM – 6:00PM FESTIVAL OF STEAM OPEN and FREE admission to Festival

FREE Festival Activities Include:

Additional Activities:

North Shore Scenic Railroad TRAIN EXCURSIONS:

Steam Train Rides aboard the Duluth Zephyr 75-minute excursion ride through Duluth, featuring the museum’s own 2-8-0 DM&IR #332. More info on these rides here.

9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
First Class: $48, Diner Class: $38, Coach Class: $28a/$19c

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Admission

Museum Hours: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Admission: $14 adults / $6 kids – 50% off with Excursion Tickets

Big Boy Beer Garden sponsored by Bernicks

10AM-5PM, Serving Beer, Wine and Cider
Featuring a host of seating and prime viewing of the Big Boy No. 4014

Firebrick Concessions: Grillmaster Based, Railfan Approved

Burgers, brats, chicken, hot dogs, fries, corn dogs, cheese curds, smoothies, sodas and more…

North Shore Scenic Railroad Gift Shop Annex

Festival of Steam swag, Duluth specific wears and a selection of other railfan wear available

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VIP Experience it ALL! $400 per person
Maximize your visit to Festival of Steam! Purchase a ticket to ride the Duluth Zephyr and add on the VIP Experience which includes:

Pass to Friday Night Welcome Party and movie in the Museum ($14 Value)
Ticket to Festival of Steam Gala Saturday Night ($250 Value)
Festival of Steam t-shirt, pin and commemorative VIP Lanyard with Credential ($50 value)
Free beverage at the Festival of Steam Beer Garden
Wm. Crooks level membership to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum which includes train tickets for a future date ($125)

You can add this package on with the purchase of any train ticket. Click here to get started.

Trains & Toddlers
2019-10-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-01-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-02-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-03-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-04-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for train stories, crafts and FUN!
Story time begins at 10:15am in the Zelda Theater followed by a craft. Free for members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and kids 2 and under. Half price admission, adults $7 and kids $3.

Grandma's Marathon First Class Viewing Train
2021-05-19 05:45 - 13:00
Enjoy breakfast and drinks while watching Grandma’s Marathon!

Father's Day BBQ Lunch Train
2021-05-20 10:00 - 17:00
Enjoy some delicious barbecue with Dad on a 75-minute afternoon train excursion. Seating in our dining car, with a dome-lounge available after lunch to enjoy the return trip. Tickets available at DuluthTrains.com.

The Duluth Zephyr Opening Day!
2021-05-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Excursions begin on the Lakefront Line on May 21st at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm departures. Daily excursions will resume Memorial Day Weekend! Check out the Lake Superior Railroad Museum from 10 am to 5 pm!

Photography Exhibit: Railroading Through the Seasons
2021-06-01 10:00 - 2021-10-31 18:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for a New Exhibit “Railroading Through the Seasons”, photographs taken by local photographer David Schauer. The exhibit can be found in the Gallery Car #255 which is located right outside the museum on track #3. The exhibit will only be up through October, so be sure to come and visit us before the pictures are gone, exhibit can be seen as part of your regular admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Knife River Picnic Train
2021-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Travel up the north shore to Knife River, Minnesota. Pickup lunch, enjoy a little time to look at the newly restored historic Depot buildings, Lake Superior, and some of the local establishments before heading back to Duluth! Purchase tickets at DuluthTrains.com!

Knife River Picnic Train
2021-06-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-19 10:00 - 14:00
