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East Troy Railroad Museum

The East Troy Railroad Museum operates on the last remaining piece of the original interurban elect
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Located in East Troy, WI, just 20 minutes from the resort area of Lake Geneva, WI, the East Troy Electric Railroad operates 10-mile round trip excursions from its historic depot and museum to the turn of the century-styled terminal at the renowned Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, WI. The railroad and adjoining museum are home to over 20 rail treasures including open cars, locomotives, streetcars and i

nterurban coaches. The railroad also operates the only electric interurban dining car train in North America recreating the luxury that patrons once enjoyed when life seemed to pass by a little slower. The East Troy Electric Railroad is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization run by volunteers committed to the operation and preservation of historic trolleys and interurban railcars. All proceeds and sales benefit the education and preservation work of this museum.

05/30/2026

There’s nothing better than great weather and an amazing trolley ride through the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside!

Our historic volunteer-run trolley cars are running today and tomorrow! That’s right: Sunday rides on the East Troy Railroad begin THIS SUNDAY!

05/29/2026

☀️ Spend part of your Saturday celebrating Milwaukee’s electric railway history at Milwaukee Day on June 27th.

Throughout the day, guests can ride beautifully restored streetcars and interurban cars while learning how Milwaukee’s once massive electric railway network connected communities across southeastern Wisconsin. Inside the East Troy Depot, you’ll also find operating model railroads, historic displays, kid-friendly activities, and rare railway work equipment on display.

Your ticket is good all day, so you can hop aboard as many rides as you’d like and take your time exploring everything the event has to offer 🚎

Plan your visit: https://www.easttroyrr.org/milwaukee-day1.html

05/27/2026

🍽️ Make Father’s Day weekend one to remember with a dinner aboard our historic train.

Settle in inside vintage dining cars and enjoy a full evening experience, starting with drinks at the Depot before boarding. As the train travels through the countryside, each course is served right at your table, from a Wisconsin cheese and sausage board to a Bavarian pork chop entrée, finished with a slice of Elegant Farmer apple pie.

Between courses, take in the views, stretch your legs during a short stop near Lower Phantom Lake, and enjoy after-dinner drinks on the return trip. It’s a relaxed, memorable way to celebrate Dad.

🚎 Reserve your table for Saturday, June 20th: https://www.easttroyrr.org/dinner-trains.html

05/25/2026

🚋 Starting to plan your summer? Regular train rides are running, and it’s a great time to hop aboard and explore!

Travel along the historic East Troy Electric Railroad, with departures from both the East Troy Depot and The Elegant Farmer. Ride through the countryside, listen to stories from the conductor, and enjoy stops along the line, including the chance to visit Lower Phantom Lake or browse at The Elegant Farmer.

Starting in June, trains run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Your ticket is a day pass, so you can ride as much as you’d like!

Plan your trip and view the full schedule!
https://www.easttroyrr.org/summer-schedule-and-tickets.html

05/24/2026

Behind the Scenes Sunday!

Our volunteers had a great time last night hosting our first-ever North Shore Line Night Photo Shoot! It’s true dedication and passion which makes things like this happen. It’s really incredible to see elements of history come together to create something amazing!

05/23/2026

Looking for a unique fun-filled adventure to kick off Memorial Day Weekend? Our volunteers are operating several of our historic century-old trolley cars! We are open and running today!

When are you riding this summer?
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05/18/2026

Night Photo Shoot! A limited number of tickets are still available for our first-ever North Shore Line Night Photo Shoot THIS SATURDAY May 23!

Grab your cameras and tripods and join us for a wonderful evening of railroad photography, complete with classic interurban cars and automobiles carefully and professionally lit up!

More info and tickets: easttroyrr.org/night-photo-shoot.html

05/17/2026

Behind the Scenes Sunday!

It’s tie replacement season! Once again, alongside our friends at Volkmann Railroad Builders, we have been working hard at replacing several hundred ties along our railroad! We’ve even replaced ties at the East Troy Depot platform this year!

Tie replacement is crucial to a smooth ride and the continued preservation of our historic 7-mile electric rail line. Interested in helping? Consider volunteering or donating! >easttroyrr.org

05/16/2026

With warm weather and sunny skies, it’s looking like a great day for trolley rides through the scenic Wisconsin countryside! We’re open today, and our historic trolleys will be departing the East Troy Depot every hour from 10:00-3:00!

Address

2002 Church Street
East Troy, WI
53120

Website

http://easttroyrr.org/

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