East Troy Electric Railroad Rail Fan Day
Edited: 6/26/2017, 1:30 PM
A variety of antique trolleys and inter-urban coaches that once whisked passengers from major cities to surrounding towns and nearby summer retreats will be featured during the East Troy Electric Railroad's Rail Fan Day on Saturday, June 24. Special activities will take place in several locations near the East Troy Depot and across from the Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago.
Regular trains begin running at 9:30 a.m., with the last train departing from East Troy at 3 p.m.
The trains complete a round-trip between East Troy and Indianhead Park in Mukwonago in about 90 minutes. One ticket is good for rides all day. Passengers can pick up the train at either the East Troy Depot, Elegant Farmer or Indian Head Park in Mukwonago
Planned activities include:
• Miniature train rides on the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society 7-and-a-half-inch gauge railroad at the maintenance facility across from Elegant Farmer.
• Speeder rides on the East Troy Industrial Spur. A speeder is a small work vehicle used by track maintenance crews. Riders will depart from the East Troy Depot and ride the tracks formerly serving manufacturers in the village.
• Face-painting by artist Suzy Sparkles in the East Troy Depot.
• Model railroad car building will let kids try their hand at assembling model railroad car kits (while supplies last) in the East Troy depot.
An "Operation Lifesaver" educational display will remind kids and their parents that railroad crossings can be dangerous placesat the maintenance facility across from Elegant Farmer.
• A Gandy-dancer demo will explain how railroad tracks are built and maintained. Gandy-dancer is a railroad term for a track maintenance worker.
• Tours of the maintenance facility will be hosted throughout the day. The maintenance facility is located across from the Elegant Farmer.
• Sandwiches and snacks will be for sale in East Troy Depot.
• Free popcorn will be available at the maintenance facility.
Fares are $12.50 for adults, $10.50 for seniors and $8 for youth 3-14. Children younger than 2 ride for free.
For a complete schedule, visit easttroyrr.org.
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