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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 interurban 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.

10/28/2026

How It Was Wednesday!

👻 Have you heard of Phil M. Karnath, our ghost?

⚡️Phil was employed by The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company and was making repairs to the substation in East Troy (which is today the East Troy Depot) when he suffered an electrical shock. After a few days, he tragically passed away and, following a funeral, was buried in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, which our railroad continues to pass leaving East Troy.

🐈‍⬛ Recently we’ve witnessed a black cat standing near Phil’s grave at night before following our dinner trains back to the East Troy Depot. Will we see him this Saturday?

🚂 Saturday October 31 will be our final operating day of 2026. Plan your ride today: easttroyrr.org

10/27/2026

🚂 All Aboard! This Saturday October 31 will be our last regular operating day of 2026! Come take a ride on one of our century-old electric trolley cars with our volunteers!

Visit us on Saturday: easttroyrr.org

10/25/2026

Behind the Scenes Sunday!

Our volunteers continue to work on the restoration of North Shore Line interurban car 162 in our Maintenance Facility, making great progress!

Our restoration team has replaced all 15 ceiling panels, and have begun work on the smoking section. All wood has been removed from the window posts, and work on the windows and doors has begun!

This truly ground-up restoration is only possible with our amazing team of volunteers and donors. Every screw turned and dollar in the donation box pushes this project forward. Dedicated volunteers of all generations and experience levels are working every day to get Car 162 one step closer to riding the rails again!

Learn more about our projects and how to support us here: easttroyrr.org/current-projects

10/24/2026

The last weekend of Harvest Fest Train Rides to Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer is here!

⚡️ Ride one of our 100-year-old electric trains to The Elegant Farmer
🍁 See southeastern Wisconsin roll by outside your window
🍎 Enjoy lots of fall food and fun festivities
🎟️ Tickets are good all day long, purchase in-person or ahead on our website

🍂 See our website for more details: easttroyrr.org/harvest-fest

10/21/2026

📅 This Day in History: October 21, 1907

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Lake Beulah was home to the Lake Beulah Hotel, a popular resort located on the eastern shore of the lake.

On October 21, 1907, The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company opened its Beulah Lake stop along the interurban railway to East Troy. Visitors could ride the electric railway to the stop, then walk or take a carriage less than a mile to the hotel.

The hotel experienced its second fire in 1911 and was not rebuilt afterwards, but pieces of this history remain. You can still find the original brick steps and passing track from the former station along our railroad today. 🚎

Learn more about the history and experience of the East Troy Railroad Museum:
https://www.easttroyrr.org/the-experience.html

10/21/2026

🎃 All aboard for some Halloween fun! Trick or Treat Trains return to the East Troy Railroad Museum on Fridays, October 23 and 30.

Kids can ride a historic electric train to Jim Byrnes Memorial Park for trick-or-treating, games, and playground time, then head back to East Troy.

Each child also gets to pick out a pumpkin to take home!
🚎👻

Advance reservations are required! Get your tickets:
https://www.easttroyrr.org/trick-or-treat-trains.html

10/20/2026

🍂 There is only one weekend left to enjoy Harvest Fest aboard the East Troy Railroad!

Ride a historic electric train between East Troy and The Elegant Farmer, then spend the day enjoying fall activities, shopping, and everything the Autumn Harvest Festival has to offer. 🎃

Harvest Fest runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 25, and your ticket is an all-day pass, so you can ride the shuttle trains throughout your visit.

Plan your fall outing:
https://www.easttroyrr.org/harvest-fest1.html

10/17/2026

🍁 Harvest Fest is here and our electric trains and trolleys are rolling down the tracks to Harvest Fest at The Elegant Farmer once again!

🍂 See the fall colors and learn some history! Harvest Fest Train Rides continue on Saturdays and Sundays through October 25!

🍎 See the schedule and more information on our website: easttroyrr.org

10/14/2026

🍎 The fall colors are here, and Harvest Fest Trains continue to roll down our tracks to The Elegant Farmer Harvest Fest on Saturdays and Sundays through October 25!

🍂 Tickets are good on all trains all day long. The first shuttle leaves the East Troy Depot at 10:00 and the last shuttle leaves The Elegant Farmer at 4:00 (last round trip at 2:00). See our website for more information.

🍁easttroyrr.org/harvest-fest

10/12/2026

🎅 Christmas Train tickets are live! These tickets sell out fast every year! Join us for an unforgettable ride on one of our festive trains to Santa's Workshop this Christmas season!

🎁 easttroyrr.org/christmas-trains

Address

2002 Church Street
East Troy, WI
53120

Website

http://easttroyrr.org/

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