Railfan Day

June 22, 2024, from 10 am - 3 pm CST

  Venue: East Troy Electric Railroad Museum 2002 Church St, East Troy, WI 53120 Read More...
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Railfan Day Railfan Day 2024
Saturday, June 22th, 2024 ​10 am - 3 pm
Enjoy an interesting, fun and informative day out for railfans! The first train departs East Troy at 10am and the last train leaves at 3 pm.  Tickets are good all day so you can ride different equipment  throughout the day, subject to availability. A limited number of specialty tickets will also be available for a rare “Behind the Scenes” trolley ride and tour of the maintenance facility and car barns. ​Bring your camera and bring your friends! Railfan activities include:
  • ETRM will operate a mix of its equipment creating the opportunity to see and photograph trains. 
  • "Behind the Scenes" ride/tour (special ticket required)​​
  • Free popcorn in the Depot
  • ​Model Train Display
  • MLES 7½ inch gauge Ride-On Trains​
  • Note Railfan Day 2024 will NOT have a swap meet.
  • Free parking and picnic tables available at the East Troy Depot: 2002 Church Street East Troy, Wisconsin 53120
Schedule (Subject to Change) Depart                                   Time                       Car(s) East Troy                             10:00AM             TMER&L 846 East Troy                             11:00AM             CNS&M 761 East Troy                             12:00Noon         CTA 4420 and CTA 4453 East Troy                             1:00PM                CSS&SB 30 and CSS&SB 33 East Troy                             2:00PM                CTA 4439 East Troy                             3:00PM                Sheboygan 26 Specialty Trains Elegant Farmer                10:55AM             Photo Freight opportunity* East Troy                             2:05PM               Twin Cities 1583 “Behind the Scenes” Special Exclusive Tour (Special Ticket Required) * For an informational sheet regarding the specialty freight train photo opportunity .
Behind The Scene Tour
Saturday, June 22, 2:05PM
​Guests will board Twin City Rapid Transit Company's 1583 (subject to availability) at 2:05 PM at the East Troy Depot then travel to the Maintenance Facility where they tour our restoration and maintenance shops. Guests will then reboard car 1583 for a ride to our East Troy Barn for a guided tour.  The ride will end back at the East Troy Depot.  Due to scheduling,  total time is about 2 hours.Guests must have closed toe shoes and be able to climb on and off the car and walk over tracks and around equipment. ​Tickets are also good all day for regularly scheduled trains.  Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All ticket sales are final.  Price: $30 per person
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