There is something about a train running down snowy train tracks that spells Holidays. Holiday cards, pictures, and decorations all have train themes on them. The train continues to be popular, with children and adults. Many adults have fascination with trains that cause them to chase the trains to take pictures, study the trains, and build replicas of the trains. There are several opportunities to catch the romance of the train during the holidays. There are special train rides and facinating model train displays. The Holiday Train that will be traveling through Wisconsin, is a very exciting event that benefits food pantries.
The Toy Train Barn
The Argyle & Eastern Railroad
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 North Carroll Street
Maidson, Wisconsin
608-264-6555
Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
All Aboard for an interactive experience with an animiated model railroad. the large display includes an American Flyer Train, an O-Scale Lionel Train, and action scenes. Museum donation $4.00 adults, $3.00 under 18, $10.00 family.
East Troy
Wisconsin Historic Electric Railroad Holiday Express
262-642-3263
262-642-3077
December 9, 10, 16, 17
East Troy Railroad Museum celebrated it’s one hundredth anniversary this year. The Holiday Express is a kid friendly holiday trolley ride on Wisconsin’s Historic Electric Railroad. Kind will love the train ride and visiting with Santa, who be riding the train on all days. Trains are scheduled to run from The Elegant Farmer, 1545 Main Street Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Trains will depart at 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM. 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM. Fares are $8 for adults and $6 for children 3-11.
Wisconsin Dells
Santa Train
608-254-6367
December 9, 10, 16, 17
Santa will be on board the steam train, welcoming boys and girls. Dress warmly because the train cars are open There will be hot chocolate and cookies to keep everyone warm. Riverside & Great Northern Railway.
Canadian Pacific Railroad’s
Holiday Train
Canadian Pacific Railroad’s Holiday Train is making it’s journey across the Midwest to benefit food pantries. Entertainers will disembark from the train at scheduled stops and put on a lively show to the crowds that bundle up and gather. the performance is free, but donations are appreciated. Entertainers include Milwaukee folk rock Willy Porter, Nashville bluegrass/country singer Pat Flynn, and Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Tracey Brown. The train promises to be a festive sight, decked out in lights and decorated colorfully. Plan to arrive early to see the train pull into the station! All times listed are approximate and are subject change. Please plan to arrive at least fifteen minutes early.
December 9, Saturday:,Sturtevant, Amtrak Depot, 9900 East Exploration Court,.6:45 PM – 7:45 PM:
December 9, Saturday, Pewaukee, Village Park, 325 Capitol Drive, 9:00 PM – !0:00 PM:
December 10, Saturday, Portage, Amtrak Depot, 400 West Oneida St., 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
December 10, Saturday, Wisconsin Dells, Amtrak Depot, 100 LaCrosse Street, 6:15 AM – 7:15 PM
December 10, Saturday, Oakdale, Railroad crossing center of town, 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
December 11, Monday, La Crosse, Amtrak Depot, 601 Saint Andrew St. , 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Oblich’s Holiday Train Express
Flower and Model Train Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
608-245-4550
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 2 – Sunday, December 31, 2006
Members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society display their large scale model trains. Olbrich’s horticulture stall will showcase miniature landscapes among 800 colorful poinsettias. $3.00 Adults. $2.00 Children 3 – 12. Under 2 free.
Winter Wonderland Walk
Wisconsin Garden Railway Society
Rotary Gardens
1455 Palmer Drive
Janesville, Wisconsin’
608-752-3885
December 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Acres of the Gardens are illuminated with more the 150,000 lights on trees and displays. Walk through the Winter Wonderland in lights. Indoors there is music b local groups and a large train display run by the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society.
Holiday Train Display
Kenosha Public Museum
5500 First Avenue
Kenosha, Wisconsin
262-653-4140
Monday, November 27, 2006 – Sunday January 7, 2007
“Holiday Train” display is in the window of the Museum Lobby. The 20 . 15 foot display includes several trains, a streetcar and detailed village, mountain and rural scenes. The display is visible during regular Museum hours, and is lit and visible from the exterior until 9:00 PM. Sponsored by the G Scale Model Train Club.
Whether you get to ride a holiday train, or see a holiday train, or visit a model train display, enjoy the romance of trains this Christmas season.
All Aboard!
