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Night Run: Pumpkin Train Rides

Oct 6, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Come and join the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at their 17th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly… nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy their hobby with them. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available.

 

Special Event admission is:

  • $10 per person over age 18
  • $5 per person age 4-18
  • Free for ages 0-3
  • Cash only. You may ride as many times as you’d like.

Night Run: Pumpkin Train Rides Schedule

  • Friday October 6 6p-9p
  • Saturday October 7 6p-9p
  • Friday October 13 6p-9p
  • Saturday October 14 6p-9p
  • Friday October 20 6p-9p
  • Saturday October 21 6p-9p
PLEASE NOTE: They have a limited capacity for the number of people which we can accommodate safely. They reserve the right to close the gate early or temporarily to limit the number of guests per the capacity limits and maintain a safe environment. The gate attendant can provide further information if needed.  The staff will continue to work with the 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.
Important Event Information:
  • If you have older children, please consider coming around 7:30 to 8:00 PM, historically our crowd size dwindles at this time in the evening. They will load and depart trains from the station until 9:00 PM.
  • Hand sanitizer will be readily available.
  • If you or a family member feel ill or have been recently exposed to an illness, please stay home.
  • The Picnic area is closed for the duration of our pumpkin train events.

 

They also run daytime trains. You can find information on those pumpkin train rides HERE.

 

See our fun from past years HERE.

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.”

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/

 

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Venue

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