We are looking for your support.
City of Duluth has started the public process that will determine the very existence of our railroad!
Right now the tracks we ride on are in jeopardy of being removed
We believe a Rail & Trail option complete out to Boy Scout Landing (which would keep the causeway in place) is best for the City of Duluth and the region. Please consider writing a short email or letter to support keeping the tracks complete out to Boy Scout Landing, our current destination, so this train excursion can continue like it has for the past 38 years.
Sign up for our emails so we can keep you update on this project. We do not send out many emails, maybe one a month.
All the volunteers of the LSMR want you to know that we are committed to making this experience even better then it is today as we can continue to use the tracks far into the future.
You can email the Mayor and City Councilors all in one email. Just copy and paste these four addresses into your email and let them know that you value the service we provide and enjoyed your experience on the train. City administration really values hearing from citizens near and far so if you live outside Duluth please consider doing this. Your voice is as important as citizens of Duluth.
Copy and paste these addresses into your email
Thanks for helping to save the most scenic train experience in the region!
SUPPORT OUR RAILROAD BY WRITING EMAILS AND LETTERS!
Duluth City Council council@duluthmn.gov
411 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Mayor Emily Larson elarson@duluthmn.gov
City Hall Room 403
411 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth News Tribune letters@duluthnews.com
424 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Lisa Luokkala lluokkala@DuluthMN.gov
Parks Project Coordinator
City Hall - Parks and Recreation
411 West First Street - Ground Floor
Duluth, MN 55802
Yes, a trail in the area along the river would be a good addition which the LSMRR supports but it could be at the expense of the rail's very existence. Once the tracks are gone they will never come back.
We hope to see you in 2019!
CALL FOR ACTION
The train and tracks are in jeopardy
This two part article from the Duluth Reader by John Ramos explains much of what our organization is going through. We are working hard to preserve the tracks that provides access for those who can not travel by trail to see the estuary and a superfund site (before and after the clean up)
The current City Administrations plan will put the train's operation in jeopardy of serving due to a severely shortened track as well as the destination of the Boy Scout Launch not to mention the most scenic section of the trip.
The City of Duluth's Administration has proposed shortening the most scenic train experience in the region. This has taken us by surprise.
This will effect our future operations
For the City's plan click here.
Click here for our response to the City's Current Plan
SUPPORT OUR RAILROAD BY WRITING EMAILS AND LETTERS!
Make a supportive comment about the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad by sending emails to our Mayor, City Council, and Parks Department project lead. The Duluth News Tribune is also a great method to reach folks in our area. Letters need to be limited to 300 words:
Click here for more information