Mid-Continent Railway Museum Autumn Color Weekend 2026

North Freedom, WI

Plan a seasonal visit to Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, WI. Current dates and program details need an operator recheck. Earlier listing: Leaf-peeping weekend aboard vintage cars on the preserved Chicago & North Western right-of-way out of North Freedom. Current-season dates have not been independently checked here. The operator may already have published its calendar. Leaf-peeping along the preserved Chicago & North Western right-of-way.

Previously listed schedule

Early-to-mid October

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Ticket details

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Peak color

Leaf-peeping along the preserved Chicago & North Western right-of-way

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Frequently asked

Where do the trains run?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Trains run on the preserved Chicago & North Western right-of-way from the North Freedom depot.

Why are reservations recommended?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: Autumn Color Weekend tickets often sell out in advance, so reservations are highly recommended.

Where is the depot?

Earlier listing, awaiting an operator recheck: The museum and depot are at E8948 Museum Road, North Freedom, WI 53951.

More about Mid-Continent Railway Museum

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