The Lakefront Line - Where the North Shore Scenic Railroad Runs Today
The Lakefront line is a stretch of track between Duluth, Minnesota and Two Harbors, Minnesota, a distance of about 30 miles. The stretch of track is where the North Shore Scenic Railroad operates today. Although it had its uses, it was initially built for no particular reason other than it was part of the incorporation papers that “Duluth” was in the title, an in order to build the line to haul Iron Ore, and get the land grants needed for it, the line to Duluth also had to be included.
In this video tour from the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, we visit the line of the North Shore Scenic Railroad. For more videos visit: www.duluthtrains.com/youtube
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Train schedules and info can be found at: www.duluthtrains.com
In the early 1980s, changing economic trends and a sharp decline in business prompted the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway, a successor to the D&IR, to apply to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon the Lakefront Line.
Members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, which had formed in 1973 recognized the potential value of the scenic line as an opportunity to interpret history in a dynamic way.
To preserve the line, they lobbied successfully for the creation of the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Rail Authority, which purchased the twenty-seven mile railroad with a substantial grant from the State of Minnesota.
At a gala celebration held at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum on June 8, 1989, the Lakefront Line was renamed the “North Shore Scenic Railroad” and was officially dedicated by Governor Rudy Perpich. This significant event closed a century of commercial railroad history and dawned the new era of the non-profit attraction known as the North Shore Scenic Railroad that you are riding on today.
Since 1990, the North Shore Scenic Railroad has been providing unique, historic, and beautiful rail excursions here in Duluth. And… under the ownership of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum since 1996, every train ticket sold goes directly to supporting the Railroad Museum with the mission to Preserve, Interpret, and Present to the public, the history of railroading, especially as it relates to our area.
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Just got back from a 3K mile road trip to go see this museum and ride this rail road. All because of these videos. The only thing better than the museum were the people who work there. Incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and open about the local history. Ken and his team are the cream of the railroad heritage industry and truly embody what these videos portray. Thanx for the experience LSRM. We will be back again.
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125
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I would be about the same distance for me, your comments made me subscribe to this channel, now it's on the list.
For being a non-profit, your museum makes the best, most educational, and entertaining videos in preservation.
@NorthShoreScenicRailroadDuluth
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Thank you!
It's great to see you back! I'm still planning my trip to the museum, but it may happen in 2023. Hope you are there when we visit! -->Ric
Thank you so much for taking my suggestion! Behind the Knife River depot, there is a boat wrapped up. That is the Leif Erickson and my grandma helps restore it. Thanks for uploading! Hope to volunteer soon!
@NorthShoreScenicRailroadDuluth
2 жыл бұрын
It was your idea!
@nssrrailfan6443
2 жыл бұрын
@@NorthShoreScenicRailroadDuluth I thank you a whole ton for adding it.
What a history lesson right there! Love the wild stories behind the scenes of this line!
Nice to see another behind the scenes video!
Glad you’re back ken, definitely missed ya
I really enjoy these videos! Thanks so much for creating and sharing!!
Still amazed at the accomplishments of the railroad were in Minn.Great video
Can't wait to see the steam locomotive up and running, first video in a long time. Keep up the great work Ken and all of the volunteers!
Welcome back, it’s been a while since your last video. I thought something had to happen you may be got derailed or something.
Great to see video's being posted again. Very Interesting. Waiting for the follow ups!
I have to second what John has said. Duluth and the North Shore Railroad where on my list of things to do. The Railroad Museum is great, I have seen a few around the states and this one is at the top of the list. The equipment they have is unique and in good repair. Just for example, this museum has three rail cranes in their inventory. The Duluth,Missabe and Iron Range #227 Mallet is awesome. I rode the train to Two Harbors Mn, and it was a great time. John S is right about the folks who run the place, they are all outgoing, friendly, interested in making the day on the railroad a great experience. Next year when we visit Wisconsin, we will definitely visit Duluth and the railroad again, Duluth has allot to offer. Thumbs up for Indian Point Campground, for all you RV'ers.
Awesome!!! I can't wait to ride the North Shore Scenic Railroad soon!
@NorthShoreScenicRailroadDuluth
2 жыл бұрын
You should!
great little video Hen good to see how spry youare at sparring cheers
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I'm not sure if this video is freezing up for a split second every so often or is the host having a pause seizures (I'm not sure of the right wording of it.)
great video is there a way the museum could run passenger trains down to St Paul, MN & back if Amtrak could not :( 🚅🚃🚃