Railfan Day 2025

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
​10am - 3pm

Enjoy an interesting, fun and informative day out for railfans! The first train departs East Troy at 10am and the last train leaves at 3pm.  Tickets are good all day so you can ride different equipment  throughout the day, subject to availability. 

A limited number of specialty tickets will also be available for a rare “Behind the Scenes” trolley ride and tour of the maintenance facility and car barns.

​Bring your camera and bring your friends!

Railfan activities include:

• ETRM will operate a mix of its equipment creating the opportunity to see and photograph trains. 
• "Behind the Scenes" ride/tour (special ticket required)​​
• Free popcorn in the Depot
• ​Model Train Display​
• Free parking and picnic tables available at the East Troy Depot: 2002 Church Street East Troy, Wisconsin 53120​

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Schedule (Subject to Change)
 
Depart                                   Time                       Car(s)
East Troy                             10:00AM             To Be Determined
East Troy                             11:00AM             
East Troy                             12:00Noon         
East Troy                             1:00PM                
East Troy                             2:00PM                
East Troy                             3:00PM                
 
Specialty Trains
Elegant Farmer                TBD             Photo Freight opportunity*
East Troy                             TBD           “Behind the Scenes” Special Exclusive Tour (Special Ticket Required)

* For an informational sheet regarding the specialty freight train photo opportunity click here. 

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Behind the Scenes Tour
Saturday, August 23rd, Time TBD

​Guests will board Twin City Rapid Transit Company's 1583 (subject to availability) at the East Troy Depot then travel to the Maintenance Facility where they tour our restoration and maintenance shops. Guests will then reboard car 1583 for a ride to our East Troy Barn for a guided tour.  The ride will end back at the East Troy Depot.  Due to scheduling, total time is about 2 hours.

Guests must have closed toe shoes and be able to climb on and off the car and walk over tracks and around equipment.

​Tickets are also good all day for regularly scheduled trains.  Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All ticket sales are final.  Price: $30 per person

Behind the Scenes Tour Tickets

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