Private company

Duluth and Iron Range Railroad

American transport company

The Duluth and Iron Range Railroad (reporting mark D&IR; DIR) was founded in 1874. In 1884, it ran the first main line train between Two Harbors and Soudan, Minnesota, a total distance of 68 miles. In July 1938, the railway merged with the Duluth, Missabe and Northern Railway to form the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1874Founded1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1

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The Duluth and Iron Range Railroad (reporting mark D&IR; DIR) was founded in 1874.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway1

Timeline

  1. Jul 1938Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1874Founded Founded1

Sources

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