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Railroad Museum – Part II

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Welcome to the second part of my visit to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth, Minnesota.

Railroad safety is a serious and very important subject.  There are many reminders in the museum about railroad safety.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Safety Poster

This is one of many historic safety posters on display at the museum.

Safety Logo

This safety reminder is part of a railroad company logo.

Caboose

This safety message was painted on the red caboose.

Rail Inspection Car

Track inspection and maintenance are also an important part of railroad safety. This rail inspection car is a converted 1957 Pontiac. It served as an inspection car from 1957 until 1974.

Interior of Rail Inspection Car

I really liked looking through the windows into this historic car.  I took this photo through one of the windows.

Gift Shop

The museum has a wonderful gift shop filled with train related toys, books, clothing and souvenirs.

Little Red Caboose

I bought a little red caboose as my souvenir. Not only does it look cute, it is a pencil sharpener.

This concludes my visit to the museum.  More information about the Lake Superior Railroad Museum can be found at http://duluthdepot.org

 

Railroad Museum – Part I

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This Way to the Trains

I always enjoy a visit to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth, Minnesota. There is so much to see and to learn.

Steam Locomotive

Here’s the steam locomotive No. 2719.  It reminds me of the electric trains we played with when we were kids.

Locomotive Wheels

The steam locomotive is restored and fully functional.  In the summer, the railroad museum offers daily train trips. The steam locomotive is one of the engines that power the summer train rides.

Soo Line Sign

The walls of the museum are filled with railroad posters, photos and signs.  Many of the names are from railroad companies that no longer exist.

Mail Car

This railroad post office car was built in 1914.  Back in those days, railroad post office cars were very common. They were used to provide mail service along the route.

Elegant China

There was a time when rail travel was elegant and romantic.  There was a dining car where delicious meals were served on tables covered with linen tablecloths and elegant china.  Each railroad company had their own china pattern.

My trip to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum will continue in the next post.