The train ride that lasted over an hour. I think the train may have been built in the 50s. The train ride was not quite as exciting as i anticipated. They played a recording through the speakers of someone talking instead of an actual conductor or host speaking to us directly. I would have liked to hear the history of the train in a more engaging way. The scenery was as expected if youre familiar with Duluth but no surprises. The employees were very friendly. The train itself was well kept and restored. Good experience overall

Went today for the duluth zeypher ride and it was a very relaxing and fun experience. Our zepyherett Deb was attentive, enthusiastic, and all around awesome. Snacks and 2 drinks are provided if you book the first class seats. Highly recommend!

We had a great time! Got to enjoy the fall colors. The museum was free before hand. They have some pretty cool stuff there. They are running the trains at 50% capacity for social distancing and require masks while boarding. We will definitely be going back, the kids loved it.

Fun little trip! Highly recommend the open air car if the weather is nice! (you may not be able to hear as much from the recording about the area though.) Great volunteers, fun atmosphere, adhering to COVID precautions very well.

Its a pretty fun short ride. My son loved it and now he thinks every train he sees is his train haha. Fair warning the snacks on the train. I also learned most of the workers are volunteers so thats pretty cool. After getting out of the train we went into the depot and got to see some pretty interesting stuff, well worth a check out.

What a cool ride! Take the railroad and get the vibe!! A couple of hours and see the country side!! Beautiful country we have & a lot to see in the state of Minnesota. This is a great way to see it and experience it!:)

This was the third part of our must see Duluth package, which I would recommend doing. The train ride was wonderful. Got to see alot of the lakefront, some historical sites, and a lot of Duluth. The staff is vary knowledgeable and helpful ( especially Will, Jerry, and conducted jack. Who assisted us with wheelchair boarding). All and all a great ride

Super fun place to visit particularly if you have kids. All the exhibitions are interesting, but the top is the old trains exhibition on the lower level. All kind of steam powered locomotives, train wagons, and machines for railroad maintenance. In the same areas you can find recreation of old shops with sounds of old train stations. highly recommend!

Took the kids and everyone loved it. Be sure to make time to explore the museum before or after your train ride. Excellent museum! What a treasure and treat. The ride on the train seemed short and if we go back we will check out one of the longer trips. The 1 hour ride (about 22 min each way with a 10-15 min turn around) doesnt take you very far out of Deluth.

Enjoyed seeing the Yellowstone engine. The ride was good, but try to sit on the Lake Superior side for the best views. The train doesnt turn around so you see the same view going and coming back.

Love the museum and the train ride was a lot it fun for my daughters too. we did the short one so you dont get to see very much, but the experience was still fun.

Good time for the entire family. Wish it lasted a little longer.

Great information, but half the time the train was too loud to hear it. Also the way back is not nearly as entertaining. Bring snacks because the concession stand is just junk food. If your going for the museum you’ll be satisfied because it is definitely interesting to see inside the different train cards. Overall a pretty average experience.

Very fun experience. Highly recommend if you are staying in Duluth or just passing through.

We had a great train ride on the pumpkin train. Then with the included admission to the rail museum it was a perfect way to enjoy a damp chilly Duluth day.

Very enjoyable. The dome car was an added bonus. I recommend paying the extra. I suggest the conductor dress more the part - kids would want pictures and I bet tips would flow more freely for him.

Very well maintained and clean. The museum is FREE and has lots of trains on display!

We had a wonderful time here. The museum was very interesting and we learned a lot of facts about the railroad history. We also enjoyed a ride on the train. We decided to upgrade to the first class train so we could sit in the upper viewing deck. There was plenty of beautiful scenery and we can across deer and other wildlife. We will definitely be going back for other train rides again. Definitely a great family adventure.

Pretty scenic drive and very relaxing way to see Lake Superior.

We took the short ride after finding out that they aren’t doing the long one at this time. My wife is in a wheelchair so we were apprehensive about how that would work, but they have a lifting device that loaded us right into the baggage/snack car. We had this area to ourselves and had open doors on both sides for the full experience. Ride and service were great-5 stars. Car was quite noisy because of generator running, could barely hear the vintage diesel pulling the train. I agree with some other posters that trees between track and lake really detract from the scenery-it would be spectacular if view towards lake was clear. Museum was very interesting but we didn’t have much time before it closed. It is difficult for wheelchair use. Hope to come back and have more time available.

Fun place. Learn about trains. Open during the pandemic. Museum is free. Rides are cheap and awesome.

My companion and I experienced the train ride in first class. CJ was our server, and she did a great job making it fun and entertaining. The train ride is beautiful, and staff took action to protect our health (re: wearing masks, encouraging social distancing, keeping the car clean, etc.). To make it even better, the AC could be more powerful, due to feeling very hot under the sun ( VIP area has glass ceilings which let in more sunlight). All in all, it was a fun experience, and were looking forward to next time!

Great experience for anyone whos never been on a train and see beautiful views on the way in a historic train.

Everyone was great and very helpful. Lots to look at with tons of information. My kids had a blast going to see Thomas but also loved the museum. My husband was impressed with everything inside. It was neat to be able to walk inside some of the trains. If your into trains then a great place to visit even if you just want to learn more about history. Only thing I didnt like was the parking.

Mary was super friendly, sweet, funny and kind. Great customer service and it was super fun and made my first time experience feel great. Met some nice people on there as well and was actually interested in conversation of peoples fur babies.

Such a fun experience! My family and I LOVE riding the train on the shores of Lake Superior. The locals are so friendly and wave as you pass them. It is a nice scenic route and the staff are also very pleasant. I would highly recommend! Visiting the Train Museum is also worth it! Looking forward to returning!

This was such a great ride. So much to see. We did the Pizza Train and it didnt disappoint. Great for kids and big kids!!!

We decided to buy the tickets online which was an good idea so we didnt have to wait in a line day of that was long. We arrived 30 minutes early which was a good idea because people are already lining up. We were there early enough to be able to sit together. There was a few families that were not able to sit together because they were later than us.The ride was a little long especially since there was a lot of time spent waiting for the train to switch tracks. We stopped two different times for a couple minutes each. Also there is a few things to look out and see but most of it is Lake Superior and trees. Luckily theres a snack cart that serves candy chips pop water and beer! The nut beer was delicious. I was hoping it was a craft beer from Duluth however but it wasnt it was from Wisconsin.The seats were comfortable but not much legroom in coach. I am glad I did not upgrade to the more expensive first class seats due to a lot of people complaining about spending so much more money and wasnt worth it.The Train Museum was okay. Im not really interested in trains but I like seeing history. The Veterans display was really cool thou.When on this train just sit back and enjoy the view. Here is some pictures that I got from the Train and the museum.

Easy to find. A long relaxing ride. Fun for the whole family.

Staff were extremely friendly. They even helped us find other attractions to add to our vacation plans. The train was so calming. The views were amazing! Definitely a must.

Waste of time. They take you places you can see out of your car. Only a half hour ride, then you come back the way you came. Longer rides might be more enjoyable, but not this one hour one.

Go ahead and splurge for the first class dome car tickets. Best 2 hours of your trip to Duluth!

We went to the Rail Road Museum in Duluth. Very rich in history. If youre interested in trains this is for you. Plenty of variety. Something for everyone. We were running a miniature train set up with the cutest little kid. Even his dad got in on the fun. Plan on spending some time there. Old photos and little snippet of film taken of some of the trains on display. We were there some three hours. You wont be sorry you stopped by the Depot in Duluth.

ALL ABOARD! One of the best train experiences that Ive seen so far, and it hasnt even started yet!

I loved the train tour. And they also had a lot of awesome stuff to look at in the museum.

Fun time looking at the Fall colors! Neat old trains to ride and view too!

Loved it went first class and enjoyed the view and the ride I even proposed to my boyfriend . Deb was our hostess with the mostees and video taped my proposal for me thanks Deb.

Rode train to Knife River, was served delicious box lunch. Air conditioned car. Time for strolling by lake. Nice ride back to depot.

Dinner train is a lot of fun! Food was good and the waiters are very elegant! Fun evening!

Loved it! Ride first class! We even got a fish in the end.

Deb was a great guide. Definitely worth checking out! The museum is awesome too.

Fun for the whole family. Bathrooms on each car. Found a deal on Groupon and was worth every penny. If you have a choice sit on the lake side of the car.

Got to depot at 11:00 am on a Monday to purchase tickets for the 3pm ride, tenant never asked names or anything. We purchased 10 tickets and was told to be back at 2:45 pm. When we returned at 2:40 pm we got in the line for the train and waited until 3:30 before the train was ready. Standing on blacktop in upper 80s temps with no breeze with 2 very small kids. When boarding the train they called out names of familys which we were never asked. Long story short we were one of the last groups on train which led to a non a/c car. Worst experience ever. Was very rough with small children. Will not recommend this place to anyone!!!!

Great trip! Friendly people

LOVED the Pizza train ride. The food was hot, the employees friendly, and scenery was beautiful. Worth the price!

Very worthwhile. Great service. Really enjoyed our attendant CJ.

This was loved by our kids (ages 3, 6 & 9). The staff on board of the train was so friendly and inviting. They allow you to move around and go to all of the cars (VIP has limited access). There is a snack car up front, 2 cars that appear to be the same style, an older car that is over 100 years old and an outdoor car (it has seats and rails). They have working toilets on the train and the kids (boys) were excited about going to the bathroom on a moving train.

Had an awesome time on the train ride!!!

CJ was our guide on the train. She offered great service and was fun to be with. The train ride was nice. We were very snug in our seats. We opted to go 1st class. The train museum was also very nice.

We rode the pizza train May 2019. Nice evening activity to do in Duluth. The pizza was lukewarm but okay. It was fun to ride the train and see the sites. The train slows down at good picture taking spots. The was live music and concessions with chips, pop, and adult beverages. The train cars are dated, but you are too busy enjoying the views to be concerned with that. The ride is 2.5 hours long.

Great experience especially with Covid-19 processes put in place.

Very Relaxing and Beautiful I cant wait to go Back.

IT WAS AWESOME WE HAD 1ST CLASS AND IT SURE WAS WILL GO AGAIN

Grateful for this event. My kids both had a blast on our day trip to Duluth to see Thomas. Great Musuem!

Took an nice afternoon ride with my son in his electric wheelchair. Bought tickets online and when we picked them up the person at the ticket counter didnt know what we needed to do about getting the wheelchair on the train. We went out to the train and asked one of the workers at the gates and he helped us out. They brought a manual lift over and lifted myself and him up into the concessions car. You can see it in the photo by the train. Be aware that there are 4 large doors on this car that stay open. We were happy we brought our jackets. We didnt go through the museum so cant comment on it. After the ride they brought the lift back and let us down. All the workers on the train were very helpful and cordial. Thanks for the great ride!

Awesome. You wont regret this train ride. Great for children as well.

Its OK, I mean riding on a train is cool, and the history they tell you is kind of interesting, but was hoping it would be better. I dont know what could have made it better, but it was just kind of ok.

Visiting the area it looked like it would be fun to experience to see the lake from the train. If you have children and are trying to kill time and dont care then please dont mind my review but if you were looking forward to a nice train ride and to see beautiful lake Superior, prepare to be disappointed. Take the LONG ONE not the short one. You do more waiting on the train then moving; see more houses, streets, concrete, pedestrians and and trees then you do the lake. And the window was fogged up the whole time. IMO it should be a $9 ride. For the short distance. Its good to hear the history but I thought you were paying for scenic views of one of the great lakes and a historic train ride experience. Save your money & time and drive up to go see the light house then waste your time on here. Your better off driving up along the road or taking the scenic byway then taking the train. If the Winslow, Arizona train to the Grand Canyon was this disappointing it would be out of business!

Some reduced rail distant due to covid. Museum was great. Overall 4.6

This is awesome. We did first class, observation car was great and great service

It was a great experience. Loved the old train and all the history they shared.

First class trip with the glass roof was an awesome experience.

What a fun experience, going back in time on this train.

What an amazing museum and great train ride. You should absolutely walk the museum if you have the opportunity. Its a must for fans of rail trains. Their collection of equipment is impressive.Unfortunately, the museum isnt air conditioned, so it was warm.The train ride was a lot of fun too. The collection of passenger cars was great. The voice-overs were informative and not overly intrusive.

People running this were very nice. My main complaint and there is probably nothing they can do about it is its not very scenic because the trees are so overgrown you cant see anything most of the time.

Love all the Trains. Would like to take the Pizza Train, but wasnt available due to COVID.

I think our family has taken almost all of their excursions. We ride about every other year and just keep trying new ones. This year we rented the caboose. Super fun. If you get 10 people on it, it’s less than $20/person.

My husband, two friends and I got first class tickets with the Wounded Warrior Project. It was a lot of fun and the food was fantastic. I had the salmon and my husband had the prime rib. They also offered a vegetarian lasagna. Because so many people signed up after we were done eating 1 1/2 hours later we did a switch (WWP were the only ones on the train.) We got to enjoy other compartments on the train. They told us the section we were sitting in was the pizza section for those who dont order first class. All in all it was a great experience and I got some amazing photos. I recommend this ride for the food, history lesson, scenery and an enjoyable time?

Great for families and a beautiful relaxing ride.

My family enjoyed itNot as much view of the lake as I expectedMuseum was nice

Very friendly staff. First class includes 2 free beverages. My only complaint is that it was not long enough.

Went for my birthday! Just wonderful!

Great hostess CJ. Fun quick cheap experience.

Train and staff were good. The ride its self were okay. The first 10 minutes along the lake were great. After that it was marginal.

Train ride was good but we should have skipped the museum

A great tour of Duluth . Splurge on the first class train tickets and sit in the upper deck. Views are fantastic. Our concierge Jerry provided excellent service and was knowledgeable about current and historical Duluth.

Loved it....was truly awesome....well packaged with great volunteers....great engines and vistas.

Fun short scenic trip.. nostalgic..

Great family trip. Everyone that works there is super friendly.

The train now requires masks but they dont bother to let you know until you have your tickets and drive down to board. Had out of town guests that dont wear masks, so had to figure out new, last-minute plans. Not even an apology for the inconvenience. :-(

I would give it 10 stars if possible. A delightful experience. A scenic trip, an excellent dinner and a murder mystery played for laughs. The observation car us worth the trip by itself. Very congenial staff. If you have the opportunity to experience this, dont pass it up.

An excellent transportation museum with a large collection of well-preserved, mostly railroad artifacts.

A great experience with my kids, love the ride

Our family had a wonderful time on the train ride.

I really had a good experience while visiting the Scenic Rail Road. We did the Zephyr ride so about 45 min. Long. The staff were kind and very accommodating. We had first class tickets( next time I’m going to try coach) witch were not bad love the glass top train car, however be prepared for a tight squeeze. Especially if people all want to sit up there. They offer a lot of nice seats in the lower level ( witch is really nice) but you can’t see as much from the bottom as you can the top. The lady in the train car waiting on us was so nice and friendly I’d go first class again ( after coach) to see her. This is a must do.

Staff was very friendly and we had a great time!

Beautiful, and we had a blast! Walk through the cars as you ride, because there are a variety-- we saw old world, city train, freightcar, modern passenger, and postmodern passenger on the fall beer train. Bathrooms were better than I expected too. Win-win.

The ride was great. People were great. Fun time. Special thanks to conductor Rick for helping me find my debit cards I had lost on the train. He definitely went out of his way.

Fabulous. Deb T was an awesome hostess

We took the scenic train ride and paid the extra for the first class experience. We were pleasantly surprised when CJ - our very funny and friendly private hostess came into the Sunroom style upper car and asked us for our drink order! I guess I missed that in the explanation of what was included with our $38 ticket, but it turns out 2 beverages and a nice cheese, sausage, cracker snack box are! Beverages included both non and alcoholic choices (I enjoyed a local brewerys IPA by Bent Paddle). CJ made the ride so much fun with her wit and extra effort to serve our car of about 20 people, well. The speakers provide narration about Duluths history as well as interesting information about Lake Superior. Highly recommend the first class ticket!

We did the pizza and music train ride and it was a blast! It was fun to get to sit back and enjoy the views, drinks and food while the kids bounced around enjoying the novelty of being on a train. Definitely get up and stand between the cars and enjoy the wind in your hair

Fun to see the North Shore of Lake Superior from the train!!

Fun ride. Nice scenery

Nice way to spend a few hours

We had so much fun! We have a 15 month old daughter and we rode on the caboose train car. It was a beautiful day and a great family activity! Not too long, not too short of a ride so our daughter was happy! Highly Recommend!

My family and I had a wonderful Fall day trip up the North Shore! Beautiful scenic trip. Had lunch in Two Rivers at Northwoods which was excellent! Train staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend for people of all ages.

Great museum, beautiful scenic train rides. Good for all ages.

Fun train ride; good views of landmarks

Visited during the Thomas the train weekend. Although a bit pricey and a very short train ride my 2 year old had a great time. There is plenty of free fun things to do and perfectly placed under an overpass so even though it was pouring rain it really didnt matter. Only downside was the very limited food options which also had nothing for vegetarians.

Great ride along Lake Superior north from Duluth. Worth it to sit in the dome car.