Trains, trains, trains! Was thrilled to see the Big Boy engine. We’ve seen one roll through our town when Union Pacific has it out, but to see one up close is great. Beautifully restored engines and cars. Even get to take a train ride where you learn more about railroads and railroad culture. Nice play area for kids.

This was a great place to visit as part of a day trip. The trains that were on display were restored but not so much that they lost the originial character. It was fascinating to see how the trains have changed over the years and what they were all used for. The history that's available is great. There is also an optional train ride that goes for about 25 minutes that gives you even omre history. Well worth the money. If you have issues doing small flights of stairs this won't be for you as that;s how you access the dislpay trains.

Railroad enthusiast or not, this is a place everyone can appreciate. They have lots of actual trains that you can go into to see & feel the evolution of train travel, a tower you can climb to the top off to overlook the entire railyard, and a short, narrated train ride around the grounds. The history inside of the museum itself is also stellar with models and vintage train route signs. There is truly something for everyone here.

We have lived in Wisconsin for for 35 years and are both train nuts, so it was hard to believe we had never visited the museum. We have been to train museums all over the country and this one falls into the mid range of quality and variety. Just this summer we have been to the Bluegrass Scenic RR in Kentucky (not that great) and the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum in Texas (wonderful museum and displays, but no train ride). This one fell in the middle. Their indoor displays are really lovely and well maintained especially their Big Boy. There is a nice theater with a fine movie presentation and a very nice gift shop. Outdoor displays are hit and miss. I understand the enormous expense of this kind of venture, but it's disheartening to see rotting piles of metal scattered about. It's been a drought summer and it was very hot and dusty the day we visited, so we didn't spend much time outside. There is no food available on site, except for the snacks in the gift shop, but there are several outdoor picnic tables available. Volunteers and employess were pleasant and available for any questions we might have. We took the short train ride (two loops around the property). The place is situated on the river and this made for a pleasant sight seeing opportunity. The conductor was capable and amusing and our female engineer had a deft hand on the controls.

Great fun for the kids, especially the discovery area. Train ride and tour was just the right length at two laps, would have been too short with just one. Great views and exhibits - best part was the hangar.