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Welcome to Mid-Continent Railway Museum

Mid-Continent is an outdoor living history museum and operating railroad recreating, preserving, and interpreting the small town/shortline way of life from the “Golden Age of Railroading.”


Fall Schedule

Mid-Continent Railway Museum is currently open weekends through October 20th plus in late November/early December for our Santa Express event. Join us for one of these special events!

All train rides and events are available to be booked online via our website! If you have any questions or require any assistance with booking, please call our museum administrative office at 608-522-4261.


Museum News and Info

Introducing New Flyer-Style Trains!

By popular demand, we have created brand new “Flyer-style” train rides inspired by our Holiday Flyer! Our new “Flyer-style” trains feature beverages and/or light snacks served aboard the 1915-era coach cars during a 7-mile, 1-hour roundtrip ride. They will be taking place on 2 different days over the course of 2024.

Flyer Trains – Mid-Continent’s Tasty Rides:

Join us aboard our expanded Flyer Train schedule. Remaining Flyer trains this year include:

  • The Harvest Flyer on Saturday, October 19th, 2024: Hot apple cider and donuts will be served on the train. Learn more…
  • The Holiday Flyer on Saturday, December 7th: Celebrate the holiday season aboard a festive evening train with hot chocolate, candy canes, and treats! Learn more…

Restoration Begins of Oldest Surviving Electro-Motive Motor Car

Restoration work on the Great Northern #2313 gasoline-electric motor car (a.k.a. Montana Western #31) has begun. Learn more

Mid-Continent Acquires Supply of Rail for Infrastructure Upgrade

Mid-Continent has acquired 2.9 miles of relay rail as part of its Phase 2 Rail Relay Project. This will be used to replace the aging, worn rails found along much of Mid-Continent’s line. Your help is now needed to install the newly purchased rail! Learn more and make a donation today.

Gift Cards Available

Giving the gift of Mid‑Continent just got easier. Gift cards can be purchased online in any dollar amount and are valid toward any train or tour Mid-Continent operates. Find out more…

Get Involved

Mid-Continent Railway Museum would not be possible without our volunteers and members. You too can participate in keeping America’s railroad history alive by volunteering or becoming a museum member.


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