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About North Shore Scenic Railroad
Experience Duluth’s storied railroad heritage with North Shore Scenic Railroad, a Lake Superior Railroad Museum operation that travels the Lakefront Line between Duluth and Two Harbors. Housed at the historic Duluth Union Depot (now the St. Louis County Depot) at 506 West Michigan Street, this venue blends the charm of vintage coaches with modern comfort. Whether you’re after a family-friendly excursion, a dinner train, or a special themed ride like Day Out with Thomas or the Julebyen Express, we’ve got you covered for a smooth, memorable outing in Duluth.
Parking is convenient with two main ramps at the Duluth Depot plus a dedicated Train Passenger Parking lot and nearby paid ramp. The area is well-connected by transit, including Union Depot as a hub served by Metro Transit, MVTA, Jefferson Lines, Amtrak, and even the Green Line light rail. In Duluth’s Canal Park and downtown area, you’ll find excellent lodging and dining options. We’ll help you pick reliable hotels and nearby eateries to pair with your train day, so you can plan a seamless, enjoyable trip from start to finish.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address/venue: 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802 (Duluth Union Depot, now the St. Louis County Depot).
- Venue type: Heritage railroad operated by the Lake Superior Railroad Museum; operates on the Lakefront Line between Duluth and Two Harbors.
- Capacity: Coaches generally hold about 60 passengers per car; the dome car seats about 50 passengers; total capacity depends on train makeup.
- Seating/chart: Seating is mostly first-come, first-served on most excursions; reserved seating is available on dinner trains and some first-class/domecar trips.
- Parking: Two main ramps at the Duluth Depot with a designated Train Passenger Parking lot and a nearby paid ramp.
- Transit: Union Depot is a transit hub served by Metro Transit, MVTA, Jefferson Lines, and Amtrak; the Green Line light rail also serves the area.
- Nearby hotels: The Inn on Lake Superior, Canal Park Lodge, South Pier Inn, and Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park are in the Canal Park/downtown area.
- Notable events hosted: Duluth Zephyr (75-minute excursion), Two Harbors Turn (full-day), Pizza Party Express (evening trip with pizza), and special trains like Day Out with Thomas and Julebyen Express.