Mid-Continent Railway Museum

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: E8948 Museum Rd, North Freedom, WI 53951, USA

Phone: +16085224261

Opening hours

Sunday: 9:30AM–5PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–5PM

Friday: 9:30AM–5PM

Saturday: 9:30AM–5PM

Reviews

Big Boy Chunky

Jul 21, 2022

Even with our group deciding not to ride the train, it was really cool. The historical trains were very well maintained and it was crazy to see how far we’ve come. The museum itself was completely free and we spent a good hour just exploring the multiple buildings filled with historic items, trains, and tracks.

Alan D

Jul 15, 2022

Great place to visit! The train is definitely worth riding on to get a feel for what the old time railroads were like. They have two buildings of fully or partially restored railroad engines and cars. The gift shop has good prices on a few Lionel cars.

CPA Kid

Jun 18, 2022

Great little train ride. The employees are very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the trains - makes it fun. Check it out.

Deanna Blanchard

Oct 10, 2021

It was an excellent experience riding in a train car that was built in 1900 with stained glass windows and seats that flip so you can ride forwards or backwards. The conductor yells, "All Aboard" and punches your ticket once you are underway. He also provided a lot of history along the way and told us the meaning of train whistles at crossings. The ride is about 50 minutes total-out 20 min, 10 min to switch the engine and 20 min back. Fall colors weren't quite peak this weekend, it will be even prettier scenery then. Other cars can be viewed in sheds and around the property. Gift shop and outdoor seating and food was available. Very enjoyable trip for young and older.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a model train layout in the museum? And do they have any wig wag Railroad Crossing signals?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Aug 4, 2019
Christine Laabs | Aug 5, 2019

No model railroad layout. There are wig wag crossings on the grounds but are currently not operational.

Are you running an active steam engine?

Ted Illjes | Aug 3, 2020
Craig Steinmetz | Aug 4, 2020

They are actively restoring a steam engine but it is not in service at this time

Is this a good place to visit if it is raining? Does the train still go when it is raining.

Mark R | Aug 3, 2020
Rhonda Kisting | Aug 4, 2020

Yes the train still goes if it's raining.

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Where is 1385 steam engine?

Cheryl Johnson | Aug 3, 2020
Heather Krogh | Aug 4, 2020

It is being restored they hope to have it back in the next year.

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Is there going to be steam powered trains returning in the near future i herd there was a steam engine being restored to running condition

allen dykstra | Aug 4, 2019
Nicholas Medovich | Aug 5, 2019

I agree. Check out the website for updates. But I also agree that a double or even triple header would be nice to see one day.

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I had read somewhere that this was a dinner train on some nights? Is that still the case? Was it ever the case? I'm not finding any reference to a dinner event.

Barbara Klemp | Aug 4, 2019
Leslie Yaw | Aug 5, 2019

https://www.midcontinent.org/train-ride-information/

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Does the train run in August?

Stephen Koopmeiners | Aug 4, 2019
Mike G | Aug 5, 2019

Yes it does we were there yesterday or Saturday the 11th and they have three trains running that day enjoy yourself it's pretty cool up there

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