You’re Invited!

The Northstar Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society invites you to enjoy the City of Lakes, Minneapolis, Minnesota this summer. The old stereotype of the great frozen tundra of Minnesota will quickly melt away at the sight of the cities chain of lakes and parkways, the renovated river front and cosmopolitan downtown.

You’ll see Minneapolis’ railroad history unfold as we tour the Minnesota Transportation Museum facilities at various locales in the Twin Cities

You’ll get a glimpse of rural Minnesota from the windows of steam and diesel powered excursion trains.

A tour of various sites of railroad interest will include the former Northern Pacific Como car shops which is the location of the Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum, a visit to the James J. Hill house, and restored Milwaukee Road depot and perhaps take a hike over the Stone Arched Bridge.

For those passenger equipment fans, the Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Train with its former Southern Pacific ¾ length dome will be a “must see”.

Of course the traditional convention activities will take place including a night photo session, seminars, Meet the Officers Reception, the Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meeting.