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20 Beautiful Trains Passing Through Minnesota To Take You Back

By Jo Magliocco | Published September 06, 2015

Trains are by far one of the most fun methods of transportation to watch. Whether you’re counting the cars or just admiring the unique designs (and sometimes graffiti), trains are often mesmerizing. Here are some wonderful trains that were caught on camera passing through Minnesota to take you back to the days when train travel reigned supreme.

1. Soo Line Engine 2719 of the North Shore Scenic Railroad heads into Two Harbors billowing steam.

2. This is the Polar Express at Lakeville (No, not that Polar Express).

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3. This gorgeous train was captured during Lake Superior Railroad Museum's railfan weekend. Don't you love the background?

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4. A 1/2 PGR caboose looking colorful and bright!

5. RCPE 6055 leads CP 470 along the river on this amazingly clear day.

6. Duluth 265 is always a wonderful sight to behold!

7. The TCW arrives at St. Paul Yard in the snow.

8. A 10-car Northstar on game day heads through Elk River. How do you get to your favorite events?

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9. This beautiful classic is passing through Winona. Can you name the poet who inspired the name Hiawatha for this line of trains?

10. 4418, 4447 and 4450 in Minnesota City looking amazing against the snow!

11. This is Milwaukee Road Engine No. 261 on a fall foliage trip! So beautiful!

12. Can you spot the train leaving in this photo from the Capitol/Rice St. light rail station?

13. The Royal CP in St. Paul, Minnesota leaving for Calgary on a cloudy day.

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14. Another gorgeous shot of H20 (#10) at Dakota.

15. 40 cars headed for North Branch in the afternoon sun.

16. CSX 7541 in Anoka looks picturesque in the spring.

17. Going to Osceola, Wis. following the St. Paul Union Depot! Isn't this beautiful?!

18. Parked after flash floods - look at all that rust!

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19. This is CP 490 in Culver. What an amazing shot!

20. Ore train going by Nickerson on a clear day.

Do you still enjoy taking train rides? Which one of these trains would you want to take the most?

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