Sandstone station

The Sandstone station of Sandstone, Minnesota was built in 1895 and served the Great Northern Railway and successor Burlington Northern until 1971. Passenger service ceased upon the formation of Amtrak, but resumed between Minneapolis and Superior in 1975. Sandstone was served by the Arrowhead and later the North Star between Chicago and Duluth. Service ceased after April 7, 1985.[2] The depot still exists, but has been relocated from the tracks.[3]

Sandstone, MN
Inter-city rail station
North Star at Sandstone station in 1979
General information
Location4th Street and Main Street, Sandstone, Minnesota 55072
Coordinates46.132826°N 92.867271°W / 46.132826; -92.867271
Line(s)BNSF Hinckley Subdivision
Platforms1 side platform (removed)
Tracks1
History
Opened1895
April 15, 1975 (Amtrak)[1]
Closed1971
April 7, 1985
Former services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Superior
toward Duluth
 North Star Cambridge
toward Chicago or Saint Paul–Midway
Arrowhead Cambridge
toward Minneapolis
Preceding station Great Northern Railway Following station
Hinckley
toward St. Paul
 St. Paul – Duluth Askov
toward Duluth

References
  1. Associated Press (April 16, 1975). "Amtrak Opens Twin Ports Service". The Pioneer. Bemidji, Minnesota. p. 20. Retrieved January 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Amtrak's North Star Takes Last Run". The Journal Times. Racine, Wisconsin. April 8, 1985. p. 3. Retrieved November 19, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Pine County Minnesota Railroad Stations".


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