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    Vintage 1915 Train Ride & Railway Museum Tour

    Ride vintage 1915-era rail cars and explore Mid-Continent Railway Museum on a 7-mile trip.

    From$24/ person

    Duration

    55 mins

    Includes

    Train ride,Museum admission

    Highlights

    Step back a century as you ride a 55-minute coach train through the scenic Baraboo Hills, then wander exhibits of restored rail cars at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. This ticket blends an authentic 7-mile rail journey with time to explore on your own.

    1. Travel in open-window 1915-era steel coaches pulled by a diesel locomotive
    2. Hear the conductor’s call of "All aboard" at the 1894 wooden depot
    3. Explore indoor and outdoor displays of more than 40 historic rail cars
    4. Use the self-guided tour pamphlet to navigate museum exhibits
    5. Access wheelchair lifts and transfer chairs for coach seating
    6. Keep your commemorative paper ticket after validation

    What's Included

    1. 55-minute coach train ride
    2. Museum admission
    3. Self-guided tour pamphlet

    Things to know

    Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to collect printed tickets. Food and drinks other than water and infant formula are not permitted on the train. Coaches are not climate controlled; dress for outdoor temperatures.

    Cancellation policy

    Tickets may be canceled up to 24 hours before your train departure. Use the link in your booking email for full-party cancellations; call or email to request partial cancellations.

    Meeting location

    Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road North Freedom, WI 53951

    Experience provided by Mid-Continent Railway Museum
    Experience provided by Mid-Continent Railway Museum

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Coach - Adult

    $24

    Ages 16+

    0

    Coach - Senior

    $22

    Ages 62+

    0

    Coach - Child

    $13

    Ages 3 - 15 | Cannot be booked until at least one adult or senior is selected

    0

    Coach - Infant

    $0

    Ages 2 & Under | Cannot be booked until at least one adult or senior is selected

    0

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    4.7 stars• 981 reviews

    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    981 reviews•Google Maps

    This museum pulls in serious praise from train enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, with volunteers consistently earning recognition for their knowledge and enthusiasm. The restored rolling stock collection is impressive, housed in large sheds with everything from passenger cars to unique pieces like the historic fish car. Most guests appreciate the hour-long train rides through the countryside, though a few found the pace slower than expected and the route less scenic than anticipated. The experience can feel a bit confusing for first-timers trying to navigate what's included and where they can explore independently. Some visitors had trouble figuring out the self-guided museum portions or found viewing the trains from ground level limiting since you can't enter many cars. However, those who engaged with the volunteer-led tours and cab rides (book ahead, only one rider per excursion) came away genuinely impressed. The gift shop stands out for offering actual railroadiana collectibles rather than typical tourist merchandise. If you're into railroad history, the volunteers' dedication and the quality of restoration work make this worth the visit.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was a delightful diversion from hectic nearby Wisconsin Dells! While waiting for the one hour round trip, my wife explored the gift shop and sat in the quaint depot, but I explored one of the two large sheds full of old cars and locomotives. Some are impressively restored and all have thorough written histories nearby. Observing restored cars requires using stairs, but the depot has a lift to access the passenger cars for the ride to and from LaRue from North Freedom. The conductor, dressed in period attire provide an impressive narrative history of the train, the tracks and the area. Well worth the price of the ticket!

    Photo of Nolan Pluke

    Nolan Pluke

    August 28, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was a delightful diversion from hectic nearby Wisconsin Dells! While waiting for the one hour round trip, my wife explored the gift shop and sat in the quaint depot, but I explored one of the two large sheds full of old cars and locomotives. Some are impressively restored and all have thorough written histories nearby. Observing restored cars requires using stairs, but the depot has a lift to access the passenger cars for the ride to and from LaRue from North Freedom. The conductor, dressed in period attire provide an impressive narrative history of the train, the tracks and the area. Well worth the price of the ticket!

    Photo of Nolan Pluke

    Nolan Pluke

    August 28, 2025

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