Railfan Day - East Troy Railroad Museum | Kids Out and About Milwaukee

Railfan Day - East Troy Railroad Museum


*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/22/2026
Enjoy an interesting, fun and informative day out for railfans and photographers! Our first train departs East Troy at 10am and the last regularly scheduled train leaves at 3pm. Tickets are good all day so you can ride different equipment throughout the day, subject to availability. ​Bring your camera and bring your friends!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Railfan Day activities include:

  • ETRM will operate a mix of its equipment creating the opportunity to see and photograph trains, including rare interurbans and trolleys only brought out of the barn a few times a year
  • Rare interurban equipment not normally seen by the public on display in East Troy and at the Elegant Farmer
  • A different train runs every hour!
  • A special "Behind the Scenes" tour of our Maintenance Facility - available on arrival at the Elegant Farmer (except 3pm train)
  • Rail "speeder" rides available at the Elegant Farmer ($5 fee)
  • Free popcorn available in the Depot
  • A working ​Model Train Display​
  • Free parking and picnic tables available at the East Troy Depot: 2002 Church Street East Troy, Wisconsin 53120
Location: 
East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St, East Troy, WI 53120, United States
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
East Troy Railroad Museum
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
08/22/2026
Time: 
See website for details.

Ages

All Ages