Special Train Excursions

The annual Beer Train is back, hosted by Bernicks, accompanied by their area's leading local breweries and brew pubs Climb aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad's historic coaches, and wander the train during this 2.5 - 3 hour ride. Onboard, visit various beer tasting brewer tables, and sample what they...

All aboard for a fall adventure on the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin when you arrive. Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re...

All aboard the Terror Train! Don’t let the name scare you too much, this isn’t a haunted house on rails, and you won’t be chased by monsters through the cars. Terror Train is one giant, three-hour Halloween costume party for adults, rolling up the North Shore and back! Board at...

ABOUT THE THE CHRISTMAS CITY EXPRESS STORY READING: The Christmas City Express is a storybook experience recommended for families with children and the young at heart. The performance begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, where you'll be treated to a classic book reading of the new Christmas City Express...

Begin a family tradition with this new excursion from the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Travel up the North Shore to the small village of Knife River, where fresh cut North Shore Christmas Tees await, from our friends at Northern Connections. Pick your favorite, have it bailed and loaded onto the...

Climb aboard the North Shore Scenic Railroad's Julebyen Express departing from the Duluth Depot and travel north to Knife River, MN, for a traditional Scandinavian Julebyen Christmas Festival. Enjoy Scandinavian foods, music and dancing, and fun shopping for artisan gifts at many of the colorful outdoor artisan huts. New exhibits...