East Troy Railroad Museum

"I’ve been here with my kids many times. It’s a fun trip, both back in time and to The Elegant Farmer. They do several themes throughout the year, including the Santa train (where kids get to sit with Santa, Mrs Claus, and an elf or two) and the Bunny Train (featuring the Easter Bunny). Special themed dinner trains are available throughout the year. The primary depot also serves as a gift shop and small museum. The trains are electric and travel around 10 mph. All staff are volunteers and provide history and facts about the trains and the area, during the ride."

"I wanted to book a ride in the dining car for a unique experience and I was not disappointed. My husband and I drove in from Franklin and *almost* didn’t make it in time. Thank goodness we hoofed it to the depot. The train was nice, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Cocktails were tasty (the thin mint is recommended) and the food was delicious. I appreciated all the information available (pamphlets at the table and staff providing tidbits during the trip) and I didn’t realize *how* unique of an experience this was. To think Easy Troy came together to preserve the rail line, the engine, and the cars and that it’s the only one of its kind that’s still running is crazy. Of course I wish the train could go faster, but then I wouldn’t have enough time to eat so that would defeat the purpose :p The museum had some nice gifts and we really enjoyed the dining car. I definitely recommend checking it out."

"This is a unique opportunity for dinner. The dinner train. Departs about 530. Travel about an hour, eat the main course, then head back, about an hour while eating dessert. It’s really cool experience to be on this old electric rail line. Great staff and history. The food was average but it’s worth the experience!"

"I really enjoyed this dinner train, the food was good and atmosphere obviously very unique and memorable. All run by volunteers and they were great. I would say the price per person is a little high. But still a great experience and I would recommend it!"

"This is a wonderful museum showcasing the electric railroad of the area. There is a small but wonderfully curated museum and a gift shop with something for everyone. The museum is free to visit but there is a cost to ride the electric train (absolutely worth it!) You purchase tickets for the train ride at a very neat train ticket counter. There are restrooms and picnic areas. Enjoy the museum and grounds while you wait for the next tram. They usually have two different cars going at staggered departure times. The tram stops at a neat local store called The Elegant Farmer (the baked goods are so good!) You can get off there and pick up the tram again on its way back or you can stay on and ride to the end where the tram switches direction to come back to The Elegant Farmer before going back to the station. There are many cool things to see on the trip, and there is a docent on board who points things out, tells the history, and answers any questions. The whole trip took about an hour and a half. Afterwards, be sure to take another trip back in time and visit the historic ice cream parlor right next door."