End O Line Railroad Park and Museum

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End O Line Railroad Park and Museum

End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum is a historic site that features railroad and Currie history. Our hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Founded in 1872 by Neil and Archibald Currie, Currie, Minnesota was thought to be the most beautiful country with the Des Moines River moving across the prairie and Lake Shetek in the west. The village of Currie was the first organized town in Murray County, but it lacked rail service for nearly thirty years. Finally, in 1900, the Des Moines Valley Railway Company completed a thirty-eight-mile bra

nch line extending from Bingham Lake to Currie. Rumors that the railway would extend westward proved untrue, and Currie remained the terminus of the line known as the Currie Branch; hence the name end of the line. A hand-operated turntable was constructed on the site 1901 in order to more easily turn the steam engines around and return them east to Bingham Lake. In the mid-1920s, the passenger train to Currie was discontinued. Limited passenger service was provided by allowing people to ride in the cabooses of freight trains. In the 1950s, diesel engines began to replace steam locomotives, rendering the turntable largely unnecessary. By the mid-1950s, an agent no longer staffed the Currie depot, and the depot closed permanently in 1968. The last train left Currie in April 1977, and the Currie Branch line was officially abandoned in January 1980. However, even before the Chicago & North Western officially abandoned the Currie line, local residents took the initiative to preserve the community’s railway heritage and its historic turntable. In 1972, the local 4-H Club, launched a project to restore the turntable and repair the old depot. Their efforts ultimately led to the creation of the End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum, part of the Murray County Parks Department, in 1975. The park is located at 440 North Mill Street on Murray County Hwy 38 off of US Hwy 30 in Currie. between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. We are closed on Monday’s and Tuesday's except for holidays and special arrangement. Open on Memorial, Independence, and Labor Days. Before Memorial Day during the month of May and after Labor Day until Minnesota Educators Academy (MEA) Weekend, the park is open by pre-arranged appointment only.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th!

06/25/2026

06/18/2026

In case you missed it, End O Line Railroad Park and Museum was featured on WCCO last night!

Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum

05/30/2026

Did you know that End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum offers electric bike rentals right from our gift shop?

Located at the trailhead of the beautiful Casey Jones State Trail Currie Loop, our park is the perfect launch point for your next biking adventure. And now, you’ll be able to cruise the loop with a little extra pedal power—thanks to electric assist!

Whether you’re looking to explore more miles, tackle those gentle hills with ease, or just enjoy the breeze without breaking a sweat, our e-bikes will make your visit even more enjoyable.

05/23/2026

We open for the season this Saturday!

10/16/2025

Fall Updates from End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum

Even though the weather feels more like summer, fall has officially arrived at End-O-Line! 🍂
This season brings a look back at a busy summer, new e-bike rentals, ongoing building move preparations, and a big thank-you to our hardworking staff who help keep the park running smoothly.

Read the full update from Site Supervisor Jake Halverson here:
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In theory, Fall has come to End-O-Line. Despite the effects of climate change, which are bringing us these miserable 80-plus degree September days, we are now operating on reduced hours until mid-October.

08/28/2025

Electric Bikes are here!

End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum now has electric bikes available for rent.

Join us for the official ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 28 at 10 a.m. as we celebrate this exciting addition, thanks to the sponsors who made it possible.

Time is running out to ride this summer, though — our regular season ends Labor Day! Come try them out on the beautiful Casey Jones Trail and see how fun e-biking can be for your family.

Learn more at 👉 endoline.com

08/21/2025

Coming soon to EOL! 😃😁🤩🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚲🚂❤️🕙🎉🎊

Although our season is winding down, we have some exciting news to share! Next Thursday, August 28, at 10:00AM, we will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch our new e-bike rental program!

Come on out and be one of the first to take a spin on our fantastic new e-bikes! Don't delay -our regular season ends four days later on Labor Day!

All are welcome!

Address

440 Mill Street N
Currie, MN
56123

Telephone

+15077633708

Website

http://www.endoline.com/

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