Raymond Lester Norton was born in Minneapolis on June 1st, 1918 to George and Maud Norton. He was named “Raymond” by his older brother, Herbert, who wanted to be able to call “Hey, Ray!” to him. Unfortunately, Herbert died when Ray was only 3 years old. Ray’s father … [Read more...]
M.A. Rosko of KMSP-TV Recently Explored TCMRM
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
M.A. Rosko of FOX9 News recently visited the Twin City Model Railroad Museum to do a video segment for KMSP-TV evening news. Longtime member Paul Gruetzman shared some of the history of the layout with M.A. for the broadcast. You can see a video of the interview at the … [Read more...]
Longtime TCMRM Member Ray Norton Passes Away
February 29, 2012 by 7 Comments
[pullquote]Dad absolutely loved the Club and the people who were passionate about trains like he was. -Ray's daughter Pat[/pullquote]Longtime Twin City Model Railroad Museum member Ray Norton passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012. Ray was a fixture at the museum almost … [Read more...]
Twin Cities Photography Group’s Night Trains Experience
March 8, 2011 by 2 Comments
It has been said that "a picture is worth a thousand words" so here's what a local photography club had to say and show about their experience at the final Night Trains session of the 2010 – 2011 season. However, if you haven't experienced Night Trains you will have to … [Read more...]
The Great Northern Station
December 9, 2010 by 1 Comment
During the 64 years that the Great Northern Station stood at the foot of the Hennepin Avenue bridge, it was one of six passenger depots which once operated simultaneously in downtown Minneapolis, and at its peak, 125 trains used it each day. Built in 1914 at a cost of two … [Read more...]
