Train Times/Excursions

Saturday June 22, 2024
Time	Excursion	Availablity
5:45 AM	Grandmas Marathon Viewing Train	(0 Available)	Sold Out

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GRANDMAS MARATHON VIEWING TRAIN

Watch Grandmas Marathon in the most unique and comfortable way, onboard the coaches of the North Shore Scenic Railroad.

The train will be at the starting time with enough time to find your favorite runner, and watch the start of the marathon. We will then parallel the race course and keep pace with the lead runners for the first few miles, before we head back to Duluth so you can get to the finish line in time for the first marathoners to cross.

This is an ALL INCLUSIVE FIRST CLASS train: Tickets include a hot breakfast, snacks, dessert, Bloody Marys, and other beverages of choice from a full bar, all inclusive for the entire trip (Gratuity is not included in the price of the ticket).

The train will consist of a Dining Car (single level) and a Dome-Diner (upper level seating). An additional dome-lounge car will be available for you to wander in and relax for a unique vantage point on the race. Two other adjacent cars with open doors and windows allow for viewing during the ride.

Please note that all First Class seats are generally tables of 4 and couples or individuals will be seated with other passengers. You will be able to select your seats on the next screen. Note that the "Land Side" of the train gets the best views of the Marathon.

Train Schedule:

5:45am: Depart Duluth Union Depot, enjoy food and drinks on the way to the starting line.
7:30am: Watch the race begin! Follow alongside the elite runners for the first few miles of the race
8:30-9:00: Option to de-board for Canal Park to catch the first Finishers of the race.
9:00am: Return to Duluth Depot.

**THIS IS NOT THE RUNNERS' TRANSPORT TRAIN - PLEASE CONTACT GRANDMAS MARATHON FOR DETAILS ON RIDING THE TRAIN TO THE STARTING LINE**

Menu:

Banana Parfait
Egg Bake, cheesy potatoes, bacon/sausage
Berry Shortcake

Due to the nature of this excursion and limited seating, all passengers must be ticketed, including babies and children. We are sorry but this is not a wheelchair accessible event due to the nature of the historic rail equipment.

THE PIZZA PARTY EXPRESS

A 2.5 hour evening excursion up the North Shore of Lake Superior. Enjoy pizza and fun for the whole family included with every ticket. You get a personal 8" Domino's Pizza with a soda for each person, and a dessert bar too. Enjoy the narrated tour on the way up the shore, with music and commentary on the return trip. A cash bar of beer and wine is also available, with additional snacks for purchase.

Reservations are required for this excursion by 2pm on the day of the excursion.

Seats are not assigned on this excursion and are open/available to sit anywhere in several coaches you would like to. Staying in groups with other reservations is usually very easy.

This trip is wheelchair accessible in an open aired car (limited space), but there are no wheelchair accessible restrooms on the train. Pets are not allowed. Ages 2 and under are free and do not need a ticket. All tickets are round-trip, coach-only excursion. There are restrooms on the train.

Museum Passes can be added at the half-off combination rate of $7 adults and $4 for children. If you're not sure you'll have time for the museum, you can still get this discount and add passes on the day you arrive. Most guests come early to tour the museum before the Pizza Train (about 90 minutes before departure is suggested).