Event Calendar Banner 2021

Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.
Event Series Event Series: MLES Daytime Pumpkin Trains

MLES Daytime Pumpkin Trains

October 20 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come and join the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society for a ride in the day light – the MLES Daytime Pumpkin Trains – experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at their 16th Annual Pumpkin Train event.! There will be a run day out at railroad park. All members and the public are welcome to enjoy a day of train rides. Public attendees will be asked to sign in before taking any train rides. Donations are appreciated.

Family friendly… nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy their hobby with them. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available.

MLES Daytime Pumpkin Trains

Details: Daytime rides are offered at no charge. Donations to the club are appreciated. You may ride as many times as you’d like. They will continue to work with their members to schedule additional pumpkin train events as the season progresses. They need to make sure they have enough members and equipment available to operate and provide a safe experience. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available.
Important Event Information:
– Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
– If you or a family member feel ill, please stay home.
– The Picnic area is closed for the duration of the pumpkin train events.

Reader feedback: Arrive EARLY!

Here’s our fun from the nighttime train on Instagram

 

Don’t want to drive to Cedarburg for one thing? Find 4 other ideas here to make a TRIP out of it: https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/ozaukee-washington-fall/

Tap for more information on the MLES nighttime pumpkin train rides running in October.

About:

“Welcome to the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society, founded in 1969. M.L.E.S. is open to all individuals interested in mechanical devices and all phases of their construction. The Society also helps to preserve the history of these mechanical devices, in the construction of small scale operating models. Major areas of interest being in stationary (power-plant) machinery, marine (ships), traction (tractors), small hot air & gas engines, and Large scale railroading, such as steam, diesel, and electric locomotives along with rolling stock and other railway equipment.
Our society also provides members with fellowship, guidance and a sounding board for ideas and technical problems. There also is an extensive library filled with excellent technical articles.
M.L.E.S. owns 6.5 acres of land called “Railroad Park”, in the Town of Jackson, Washington County, WI. There is currently a 1/8 life size, 1 1/2″ scale, 7 1/2″ track gauge layout at RR Park.”

Related Post:

Waukesha County and Metro Milwaukee Trick or Treating Guide

Find more Train Events and Attractions in our Lake Country Kid’s Guide to Trains.

LAKE COUNTRY FALL FEST GUIDE

Find ALL THINGS FALL IN LAKE COUNTRY

 

Details

Date:
October 20
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Series:
Event Categories:
, , , , , , , , , , ,

Venue

Milwaukee Light Engineering Society
2620 Country Aire Dr
Cedarburg, WI 53012 United States
+ Google Map