The Northshore Scenic Railroad will be running six-hour round trip steam excursions from Duluth to Two Harbors, Minnesota behind the 1923 4-6-2 Alco built Soo 2719 steam locomotive. The 2012 steam train rides will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the months of August and September.
Soo 2719 comes back into town from a day excursion along the north shore of Lake Superior to Two Harbors and back originating at the Depot in downtown Duluth. Photo by Missabefan
Sit back and enjoy the changing countryside as you parallel the shoreline of Lake Superior to historic Two Harbors, Minnesota, pulled by the Pacific class Soo Line 2719 steam locomotive.
The Two Harbors trains run Friday, Saturday and Sunday and are diesel excursions except for the weekends listed below when the #2719 is in operation. This is a six – hour round-trip scenic train excursion up the North Shore to Two Harbors that includes a layover.
The two-hour layover for lunch includes a FREE shuttle bus to take you around to the various restaurants and attractions in Two Harbors. Snacks and beverages for sale are provided on the train. The cars are a mixture of old and new, opened window and air conditioning.
Two Harbors is a historic railroad community. This Great Lakes port has a Canadian National yard and several working ore docks. Most trips average at least a 50/50 chance to see a Great Lakes freighter taking on product (taconite pellets).
Aug 10, 11, 12 — 17, 18, 19 — 24, 25, 26
Aug 31, Sept 1, 2 — 7, 8, 9
All train rides leave Duluth at 10:30AM and arrive in Two Harbors around noon.
All tickets $48.00
Reservations Suggested – Limited seating!
The 2719 was used to haul the Soo Line’s last round-trip steam-powered excursion train, on June 21, 1959.
For directions to the North Shore Scenic Railroad, click here.
Phone: 218-722-1273
Toll Free: 800-423-1273
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