Gopher (train)

Gopher
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleMinnesota / Wisconsin
 United States
First serviceApril 26, 1952
Last serviceApril 30, 1971
SuccessorArrowhead
Former operator(s)Great Northern Railway
1970-1971: Burlington Northern
Route
TerminiSt. Paul, Minnesota
Superior Union Station, Wisconsin 1975–1977
Duluth, Minnesota 1977–1978
Stops6
Distance travelled160 miles (260 km)
Average journey time3 hours 15 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19 (southbound)
20 (northbound)
On-board services
Seating arrangementsReclining seat coaches
Catering facilitiesParlor-buffet car
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

The Gopher and Badger were trains operated by the Great Northern Railway and then Burlington Northern Railroad until the start of Amtrak between Saint Paul, Minnesota and the Twin Ports of Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota via Cambridge and Sandstone.