The Sandstone station of

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was built in 1895 and served the Great Northern Railway and successor

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until 1971. Passenger service ceased upon the formation of Amtrak, but resumed between Minneapolis and Superior in 1975. Sandstone was served by the ''

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'' and later the ''

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'' between Chicago and Duluth. Service ceased after April 7, 1985. The depot still exists, but has been relocated from the tracks.

References

External links

Sandstone, Minnesota – TrainWeb
Former Amtrak stations in Minnesota Former Great Northern Railway (U.S.) stations 1895 establishments in Minnesota Railway stations in the United States opened in 1895 Railway stations in the United States opened in 1975 Railway stations in the United States closed in 1971 Railway stations in the United States closed in 1985 {{Minnesota-railstation-stub