Stationsign Wayzata
Authored and compiled by:Aaron
Railfan notes:
A beautiful area of the westside of the metro that is on the waterfront. Parking is ample. Two lots are near-by: along the Wayzata sub; and in the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce is a renovated railroad depot. There are several pieces of rail memorabilia on the grounds, as well as some placards with history.
West of the former depot is a signal for westbound traffic. Just a little further, out of view from the Chamber, is a siding since the Wayzata sub is single-tracked.
Sunsets restaurant can be seen in the background. Photography info: For the serious photographer, you will need to be creative! One side of the tracks is water, so a boat or ice will be required for landscape shots. Afternoon lends the best light for the 3/4 wedgie shot from the docks.
The Chamber of Commerce is a renovated railroad depot. There are several pieces of rail memorabilia on the grounds, as well as some placards with history.
West of the former depot is a signal for westbound traffic. Just a little further, out of view from the Chamber, is a siding since the Wayzata sub is single-tracked.
Sunsets restaurant can be seen in the background. Photography info: For the serious photographer, you will need to be creative! One side of the tracks is water, so a boat or ice will be required for landscape shots. Afternoon lends the best light for the 3/4 wedgie shot from the docks.
Vital Statistics
Location City
Wayzata
"Official" Railroad Name
Stationsign Wayzata
Slang NamesWayzata
Railroad Subdivision
BNSF's Wayzata sub
Railroad Milepost
24.3
RailroadsBurlington Northern Santa Fe
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Directions
Getting there from the NorthFrom Minneapolis, take I-394 until it becomes Highway 12. Exit Gleason Rd and follow the cloverleaf. Keep in your righthand lane and watch for Wayzata Blvd E. Merge into Wayzata Blvd. Take the left lane and follow the signs to Superior Blvd. Superior will take you to Lake St E. Once on E Lake, you can select the parking lot next to Sunsets or continue west to Barry Ave and turn left.
Getting there from the East
Getting there from the WestOn east Highway 12, exit onto Wayzata Blvd W. At Ferndale Road S, take a right and continue to Lake Street. From here you can continue several feet forward and reach the crossing closest to the siding. Otherwise, take a left onto Lake St E. At Barry Ave S, you will encounter a 4-way stop. Turn right to enter the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce; or continue forward to a narrow parking lot that faces the tracks and Wayzata Bay.
Getting there from the South
Photos of the area
Guide Particulars
This entry was published May 30, 2007
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