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SHORT TIMER
The new Amtrak NORTH STAR between Chicago & Duluth began operation on April 30, 1978 as a through train equipped with sleeper, Am-dinette, coaches and baggage service. Although it was well-patronized, the overnight portion of the trip between the Twin Cities and Chicago was discontinued a short time later on October 25, 1981 as part of a major Amtrak schedule adjustment. Trains 9 and 10 continued to run between Midway and Duluth as the NORTH STAR with coach and snack service. On July 6, 1980 Amtrak Number 10 (BN 761) sailed above the Nemadji River lead by F40PH 325 handling baggage car, sleeper, full diner and three coaches. The Great Northern bridge at MP 14.2 had stability issues and was restricted to 25 MPH. The Soo Line bridge became available in 1986 and the BN built a new connection to it that was opened in October, 1988. The former GN bridge was then abandoned and removed.
SHORT TIMER
The new Amtrak NORTH STAR between Chicago & Duluth began operation on April 30, 1978 as a through train equipped with sleeper, Am-dinette, coaches and baggage service. Although it was well-patronized, the overnight portion of the trip between the Twin Cities and Chicago was discontinued a short time later on October 25, 1981 as part of a major Amtrak schedule adjustment. Trains 9 and 10 continued to run between Midway and Duluth as the NORTH STAR with coach and snack service. On July 6, 1980 Amtrak Number 10 (BN 761) sailed above the Nemadji River lead by F40PH 325 handling baggage car, sleeper, full diner and three coaches. The Great Northern bridge at MP 14.2 had stability issues and was restricted to 25 MPH. The Soo Line bridge became available in 1986 and the BN built a new connection to it that was opened in October, 1988. The former GN bridge was then abandoned and removed.