Duluth, MN · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Christmas Tree Train at North Shore Scenic Railroad

A daytime train trip from Duluth to Knife River to collect a Christmas tree or wreath.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

November 28, 2026

Operating dates do not establish every departure or remaining seats. Confirm the exact event, time and class with the operator.

The 2026 program is announced. Remaining seats have not been checked; use the official event information for your date.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Coach $40 adult / $30 child, plus processing fees; Dome $15 more. Trees are purchased separately with tickets and at least one item must be purchased. Compare the train fare and tree/item total.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Duluth Depot — North Shore Scenic Railroad

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Railroad entrance is at the back of the Depot on Level 1, accessed from 4th Avenue West. The upper museum entrance is on Level 3.

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Outing
The schedule leaves Duluth at 9 a.m. and returns about 1 p.m., with a stop at Knife River to select a tree or wreath.
Purchase requirement
The operator requires purchase of at least one tree or wreath item; these are separate from passenger fares. Verify the item and total in checkout.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Minnesota

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the North Shore Scenic Railroad railway guide →