Board this Savory Train! Enjoy a leisurely 7-mile roundtrip ride with BBQ delights catered by Circus City BBQ and served up by Mid-Continent’s friendly volunteer waitstaff. Passengers ride aboard our First Class railcars, Soo Line #2017, a diner-lounge car built in 1914, and in the C&NW #440, a business car built in 1929. Booking for […]
Each ticket holder may choose from one of four pizza varieties (selection made at time of booking): 9-inch personal pepperoni pizza 9-inch personal sausage pizza 9-inch personal cheese pizza 9-inch personal veggie pizza (cheese, mushrooms, black olives, green olives, green peppers, and onions) Plus a choice of beer or soft drink (selection made aboard the train) July 22, 2023 – Departing at 11 […]
Board this Savory Train! Enjoy a leisurely 7-mile roundtrip ride with BBQ delights catered by Circus City BBQ and served up by Mid-Continent’s friendly volunteer waitstaff. Passengers ride aboard our First Class railcars, Soo Line #2017, a diner-lounge car built in 1914, and in the C&NW #440, a business car built in 1929. Trip lasts […]
September 30 & October 1, 2023 Explore the Interiors of Mid-Continent Railway Museum’s Finest Restorations Mid-Continent Railway Museum has a nationally-renowned, award-winning wooden car restoration program. While all museum visitors can see the beautiful restorations from the Coach Shed viewing platforms alongside the cars, much of the fine craftsmanship can only be appreciated from within […]
Enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn from the comfort of a restored, vintage passenger car! Our leaf-peeping tours take you on a scenic journey through the countryside of Sauk County. Sit back and relax as you travel along the unspoiled right-of-way of our historic Chicago & North Western rail line. This unforgettable journey departs at […]
This event is to encourage new volunteers to get involved with the museum. They will have the opportunity to experience several different areas of volunteering available all in one day! Get to know the crew, the different departments, and all the upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Join Mid-Continent Railway Museum in celebrating the pivotal role that railroads played in the development of our nation with a patriotic ride aboard a train decked out in red, white, and blue. Enjoy a free snow cone after the train ride, and take a walking guided tour of Mid-Continent’s engine house, machine shop, and car […]
Experience the beauty of Mid-Continent’s restorations up close and personal! This weekend only, Mid-Continent is offering access beyond normally locked doors. Tour the inside of several exquisitely restored railcars that are typically not open for public viewing, marvel at the fine craftsmanship, and explore the restoration workshop. Knowledgable restoration volunteers will be on hand to […]
Come see autumn like you’ve never seen it before - from the comfort of a restored, vintage passenger car! Our leaf-peeping tours take you on a scenic journey through the colorful countryside of Sauk County. Sit back and relax as you travel along the unspoiled right-of-way of our historic Chicago & North Western rail line. […]
Finding your Halloween pumpkin is more fun at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Climb aboard the Pumpkin Special and make your way to Quartzite Lake where pumpkins from a local grower await for your arrival. Bring your “harvest” aboard with you for the return to North Freedom.
Celebrate the holiday season in a uniquely festive way aboard the annual Santa Express. Santa will visit as you take in the spirit of Christmas past on our early 1900s adventure. All cars are kept comfortably warm using our century-old tradition of steam heating or coal-fired stoves, just like at the North Pole. This event […]
Finding your Halloween pumpkin is mor fun at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Climb aboard the Pumpkin special and make your way to Quartzite Lake, where pumpkins from a local grower await your arrival. Bring your ?harvest? aboard with you for the return to North Freedom. This pumpkin journey departs at the following times: 10 AM, 11:30 […]
