(The Associated Press circulated the following story on December 12.)
STILLWATER, Minn. — Three cars and an engine of the popular Minnesota Zephyr train derailed Saturday, but there were no injuries.
The old-fashioned train, which offers sightseeing, dining and music as it travels the St. Croix River Valley, was going about 5 mph when it left the tracks about 3 p.m., around 6 miles north of Stillwater.
The passengers were shuttled back to the depot in Stillwater and the cars were put back on the tracks.
Owner Dave Paradeau blamed the moist weather for the derailment, and said the track is inspected frequently.
About 260 passengers who were signed up for the 7:45 p.m. trip were about an hour late in getting started, and their trip was shortened somewhat to avoid the damaged portion of track.