A big Wisconsin fall experience is delivered in a fun, scaled-down package. The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society operates a pint-sized railway that takes riders on a fall ride like no other. The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society’s Pumpkin Train will delight train lovers of all ages along with a few spooky twists. Here’s what you need to know.
The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society operates a little train park in the Washington County community of Jackson - it’s an easy drive from Milwaukee and other spots in southeast Wisconsin.
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The society formed more than 50 years ago, and its members are interested in various mechanical devices, including trains.
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In Jackson, the society’s train park covers 6.5 acres and includes little trains that run on almost a mile of track. The trains are exact replicas of real working trains but much smaller: they are just 1/8 scale.
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The train park brings out the kid in visitors of all ages, and it’s a big draw for families through the warmer months. But in the fall, a special and spooky event takes place.
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Every fall, the park is decorated with pumpkins and spooky displays – hop aboard one of the park’s Pumpkin Trains and ride through this wonderful season.
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While the trains are small-scale, you can still enjoy a ride – they have special benches that can hold full-scale riders. Head to the decorated station and climb aboard the Pumpkin Train.
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The Milwaukee Light Engineering Society’s fall Pumpkin trains happen regularly on autumn weekends, and there are also afternoon and evening rides on the schedule. See the latest ride schedules, admission details, and more on the society’s website. While you’re in Cedarburg, why not visit the state’s oldest covered bridge? It’s definitely worth a side trip!
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Address: 2620 Country Aire Dr, Cedarburg, WI 53012, USA
