East Troy Railroad Museum

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.

Behind the Scenes Sunday!This past week, our volunteers teamed up with Volkmann Railroad Builders to replace our crossin...
08/30/2026

Behind the Scenes Sunday!

This past week, our volunteers teamed up with Volkmann Railroad Builders to replace our crossing at St. Peter’s Road! It is now a much smoother ride for both our trains and the automobiles on the road! This is the fifth crossing replaced on our 7-mile railroad in the past five years!

08/28/2026

This is your sign to take a train ride!

Whether it’s your first time ever or a last ride before school starts, our trolley rides are sure to be lots of fun!

Today is the last Friday of our summer season, but don’t worry! Our amazing fall Harvest Fest season will be beginning soon!

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Our volunteers truly are a family! Every day, they stop for an amazing lunch together between operating, fixing, and res...
08/22/2026

Our volunteers truly are a family!

Every day, they stop for an amazing lunch together between operating, fixing, and restoring trains and buildings! Tonight we had our annual volunteer picnic, one of several ways we celebrate our amazing volunteers! Then everyone took a train ride onboard dining car 25!

Railfan Day is tomorrow, don’t forget to stop by for a fun-filled day of amazing train rides and special BTS tours!

08/21/2026

All Aboard!!!

Feel the train rock, see the countryside pass, smell the smells, and greet the conductor just as travelers did a century ago! Our all-electric trolleys and trains are rolling into East Troy this weekend.

This Saturday is Railfan Day, during which rides on rarely-run trains and “speeders” will be given, along with unique behind-the-scenes tours!

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⚡️Railfan Day is THIS SATURDAY⚡️📸 Different trains to ride and photograph every departure🚂 Working Model Railroad Layout...
08/20/2026

⚡️Railfan Day is THIS SATURDAY⚡️

📸 Different trains to ride and photograph every departure
🚂 Working Model Railroad Layouts
🧁 BTS Tours of our Maintenance Facility and Speeder Rides
🍿 Free popcorn!
🔧 Rare tours of the East Troy Carbarn

We can’t wait! Come take a ride August 22 along the East Troy Electric Railroad!

Sunday brunch is even more memorable when it is served aboard a vintage electric train! 🧇🚋Departing at 10:30 AM on Septe...
08/19/2026

Sunday brunch is even more memorable when it is served aboard a vintage electric train! 🧇🚋

Departing at 10:30 AM on September 13, the Sunday Brunch Train offers a relaxing round trip through the Wisconsin countryside, including a stop at Indianhead Park in Mukwonago.

The three-course menu includes a breakfast charcuterie board, cheese and spinach quiche, smoked applewood bacon, mandarin orange spinach salad, and a braided maple and pecan Danish.

Reserve your table before tickets are sold out!
https://www.easttroyrr.org/lunch-and-brunch-trains.html

How It Was Wednesday!When regulations changed in the mid-1930s, The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company (TMER&L...
08/19/2026

How It Was Wednesday!

When regulations changed in the mid-1930s, The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company (TMER&L) was split into two: the Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WEPCo, which afterwards handled electric utilities) and The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Transport Company (which afterwards handled many of the electric trains and buses).

Signs like this were often posted in areas where trespassing on the railroad was illegal, such as nearby large bridges on interurban lines. On this sign, on display in the East Troy Depot, the changing of “TMER&L” to “TMER&T” by painting over the “L” with a “T” is clearly visible.

Behind the Scenes Sunday!Recently, our volunteer crew had CRT ‘L’ cars 4420 and 4453 in our Maintenance Facility for rou...
08/16/2026

Behind the Scenes Sunday!

Recently, our volunteer crew had CRT ‘L’ cars 4420 and 4453 in our Maintenance Facility for routine inspection and maintenance.

It is important to make sure these two cars are ready to run before our busy Harvest Fest season. Our volunteers checked everything, and even painted the areas around the control stands!

Interested in joining our volunteer family? Learn more by clicking here: easttroyrr.org/volunteer-with-us

The wait is almost over! Railfan Day is only a week away now!🚃 A different electric train every hour!📸 Lots of photo opp...
08/15/2026

The wait is almost over! Railfan Day is only a week away now!

🚃 A different electric train every hour!
📸 Lots of photo opportunities!
🔧 Special BTS Tours and Speeder Rides!
⚡️Operating Model Trains on Display!
🍿Free Popcorn and Cupcakes!

Looks like we got it all! Join us on August 22: easttroyrr.org/railfan-day

🍺 Beer history and railroad history share the spotlight aboard the Beer Tasting Train on Saturday, August 29!During this...
08/14/2026

🍺 Beer history and railroad history share the spotlight aboard the Beer Tasting Train on Saturday, August 29!

During this two and a half hour excursion, guests will sample a variety of beer styles while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres aboard the museum’s vintage dining cars. An expert from Black Point Estate will lead the tasting and discuss weissbiers, lagers, ales, and steam beers, as well as the evolution of the craft beer movement.

The evening will also introduce five influential beer barons who spent their summers along Geneva Lake.

🚋 Learn more and purchase tickets:
https://www.easttroyrr.org/beer-tasting-train.html

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2002 Church Street
East Troy, WI
53120

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