Take a memorable, seven-mile, 50-minute round-trip ride on a former branch line of the Chicago & North Western Railway through the scenic Baraboo Hills. Passengers ride in restored steel coaches built in 1915. An authentically-attired conductor will call "all aboard!" before the train leaves from an historic wooden depot built in 1894. Train fare includes admission to our Coach Shed filled with restored wooden passenger, freight cars and displays from the turn of the century.
See 1903-built Copper Range coach #60. The car has received two awards for its 8-year all-volunteer restoration. The coach was used in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan for many years to carry children to school. You can also see newly painted Copper Range locomotive #29, which pulled #60 more than 50 years ago, and steam locomotives Soo #2645 and GB&W #49.
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO FLOOD DAMAGE, SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE OR BE CANCELLED WITHOUT NOTICE. VISITORS MAY CALL THE OFFICE THE DAY BEFORE TO CONFIRM THAT THE TRAIN IS RUNNING. THE GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
2008 Season Schedule:
Weekends ONLY: Aug. 2-Oct. 19, 2008
Trains depart 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
The museum grounds are open from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
ALL TRAINS ARE DIESEL POWERED.
FARES:
Adults: $13.00
Student (13-18): $11.00
Children (3-12): $7.00
Children under 3: free
Senior Citizens (62 and over): $11.00
Caboose: Adult $15.00 / Child $8.00 (limited availability)
Cab ride: $30.00 (limit one person, subject to availability)
Adult Groups: $9.00 per person
Child Groups: $6.00 per person, incl. adult supervisors
Train fare includes admission to museum grounds and displays in the depot and the Coach Shed.
Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express cards welcome.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
DINNER TRAINS: October 3-4, 10-11, 18, 2008
Autumn Color WeekendTM: October 3-5, 10-12, 2008
Pumpkin SpecialTM: October 18-19, 2008
Santa ExpressTM: November 29-30, 2008
Snow TrainTM: February 15-17, 2008
HOW TO FIND US:
Mid-Continent is located at North Freedom, Wisconsin, about one hour north of Madison, and 1/2 hour south from Wisconsin Dells. From I-90/94, take Wisc. Hwy. 33 west to Baraboo. From the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 12 and Wisc. Hwy. 33 in Baraboo, take Wisc. Hwy. 136 west toward Rock Springs about 4 miles. Turn left on Cty. Hwy. PF to North Freedom. Follow the signs west from the 4-way stop in town.
MUSEUM FACILITIES:
There is ample free parking at the museum. Public restrooms, a picnic shelter, and Pine Tree Park are adjacent to the depot. There are no camping facilities at the museum.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
CONTACT US:
Office phone: 608-522-4261
Toll free: 800-930-1385
email: inquiries@midcontinent.org
reservation questions or changes: reservations@midcontinent.org
Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society
E8948 Diamond Hill Road
P.O. Box 358
North Freedom, WI 53951
LINKS:
Baraboo Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Dells Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Dells Convention & Visitors Bureau
Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Mid-Continent makes no warranty of train schedules or fares. Mid-Continent reserves the right to substitute equipment.
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