If you’re a train enthusiast in Minnesota, you’re lucky enough to have a plethora of fun train-themed activities at your disposal. You can stay in a train hotel, eat at train restaurants, and shop at a train-themed store. And that’s only scratching the surface. Dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a model railroad museum, a historic outdoor train park, and many other train-themed attractions. Today, we’d like to add a train museum to the list. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth is a wonderful place for train lovers to see old-fashioned trains within a real train depot. Read on below to learn more about the museum:

The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is found in Duluth, Minnesota. It's housed within Duluth's Union Depot, an old train depot that was built in 1892.
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Step inside the museum, and you'll find many interesting attractions. Depot Square is a recreation of 1910 Duluth, complete with storefronts that you can peek into for a glimpse of what life was like back then.
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The museum also holds a collection of old-fashioned trains. The oldest is the William Crooks. This steam locomotive was the first to run in the entire state of Minnesota. It began its life here in 1861.
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Besides steam locomotives, there are other parts of trains to see, too. The museum holds a collection of four cabooses that are as old as 1884 and as new as 1966.
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You'll find passenger cars that were once used to transport people up and down the North Shore and beyond.
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There is even an old mail car. Peek inside, and you'll see a real mailroom just as it was when it was built.
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This museum paints a fascinating picture of what life in Duluth was like many decades ago. Not only can you see the historic evidence for yourself, but you can also take part in the many special events the museum hosts each year, including excursions on the North Shore Scenic Railroad!
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Have you ever visited the Lake Superior Railroad Museum? For more information about the museum, visit their website and Facebook page.

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