Midwest Rail Rangers

Midwest Rail Rangers Midwest Rail Rangers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit providing on-board educational programs That's where the new APRHF Rail Rangers program comes in!

Almost everyone enjoys a private rail car excursion... but if you don't know what you're seeing out your window... it's like watching the Travel Channel with the sound turned off. You're simply going to miss a lot of interesting information about the people and places passing by. Experienced volunteers can now be arranged to be aboard you next excursion, providing an educational, but yet fun and e

ntertaining, interpretive program for passengers. This can include route guide handout sheets, live narration from guides provided over a wireless speaker system, special activities catered toward children and teens, custom-made route guide booklets for sale, and even a book signing event with travel authors. The possibilities are endless! And, because Rail Rangers is part of the non-profit American Passenger Rail Heritage Foundation, all of this done at a very minimal cost to the private rail car owner or group organizing the rail charter.

06/12/2026

6 years ago tonight we did our first virtual "Rail Rangers on the Road" YouTube program. Did over 50 episodes between June 2020 and June 2024 that are still available to enjoy!

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The Midwest Rail Rangers will be launching our newest book tonight!  Come and join the launch party and presentation at ...
06/10/2026

The Midwest Rail Rangers will be launching our newest book tonight! Come and join the launch party and presentation at the historic St. Croix Falls Auditorium Theater in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin at 5:30pm.

06/05/2026

Ride along with the Midwest Rail Rangers for free onboard interpretive programs aboard the South Shore Line on Saturday, June 6 and Saturday, August 29.

Enjoy engaging and educational commentary about Chicago landmarks, Northwest Indiana's industrial heritage, and the natural wonders of Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park as you travel along one of the region's most scenic rail corridors.

Eastbound Program
Train #505- Departs Chicago Millennium Station: 10:45 a.m. CDT

Westbound Program
Train #508 - Departs Michigan City - Carroll Avenue: 12:58 p.m. CDT

A valid South Shore Line ticket is required to participate. As an added value, up to three children ages 13 and under ride free with each paying adult.

The Midwest Rail Rangers wants to invite you to hear a free presentation about the SOO Line Railroad. Wednesday, June 10...
06/01/2026

The Midwest Rail Rangers wants to invite you to hear a free presentation about the SOO Line Railroad. Wednesday, June 10, at the St. Croix Falls Auditorium Theater at 6:00pm.

If you missed us this month... our next program on the South Shore Line will be Saturday, June 6. Join us for a ride thr...
05/09/2026

If you missed us this month... our next program on the South Shore Line will be Saturday, June 6. Join us for a ride through Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park.

Thanks Jena for visiting with the Midwest Rail Rangers today!
05/09/2026

Thanks Jena for visiting with the Midwest Rail Rangers today!

Happy National Train Day! Come and celebrate by riding the South Shore Line with the Midwest Rail Rangers. Providing sce...
05/09/2026

Happy National Train Day! Come and celebrate by riding the South Shore Line with the Midwest Rail Rangers. Providing scenic narrated rides through Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park. We leave Millennium Station at 10:45am and Michigan City at 12:58pm today!

Join us tomorrow (Saturday, May 9) for our next onboard interpretive program. We leave Chicago Millennium Station at 10:...
05/08/2026

Join us tomorrow (Saturday, May 9) for our next onboard interpretive program. We leave Chicago Millennium Station at 10:45am and Michigan City, Indiana just before 1:00pm. Midwest Rail Rangers on the South Shore Line is an official program on Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park.

We.love sharing park brochures with our attendees!  South Shore Line Indiana Dunes National Park Indiana Dunes State Par...
04/18/2026

We.love sharing park brochures with our attendees! South Shore Line Indiana Dunes National Park Indiana Dunes State Park

We would like to congratulate our newest Junior Rail Ranger... Noah!!!  Kids can earn a badge or patch by attending our ...
02/22/2026

We would like to congratulate our newest Junior Rail Ranger... Noah!!! Kids can earn a badge or patch by attending our program on the South Shore Line through the Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park and completing a booklet.

Address

P. O. Box 615
Luck, WI
54853

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 6pm - 8pm
Sunday 6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+18472711979

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