Colfax, WI
At a Glance
- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationColfax, WI
- Rating4.7 ★53 Google reviews
About Colfax Railroad Museum, Inc.
Inside the 1914 sandstone Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie depot, visitors walk among historic rail artifacts that once served western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The exhibition displays Soo Line caboose 273, Barney and Smith heavyweight coach 991, and Soo Line GP30 703, alongside an extensive assortment of railroad lanterns, china and the nation’s largest railroad paperweight collection.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Colfax Railroad Museum, Inc.. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
The museum’s rolling‑stock collection includes Soo Line caboose #273, a Barney and Smith heavyweight coach numbered 991, and Soo Line GP‑30 locomotive #703, together with Milwaukee Road caboose #X00127, Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern caboose #018, Soo Line cabooses #256 and #273, and a Canadian National speeder #154‑33. Additional pieces comprise a Soo Line boxcar #36400 and assorted freight cars, while the depot also displays an extensive array of railroad lanterns, china and the nation’s largest railroad paperweight collection.
History
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The Colfax Railroad Museum is set in a 1914 sandstone depot built by the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie railway, which once served western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The restored station now anchors the museum's collection of Soo Line equipment and railroad artifacts.
Around the Depot
The Colfax Railroad Museum, Inc. is a compact Wisconsin stop — an easy add to a wider rail itinerary through the region.
Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colfax Railroad Museum, Inc. located?
Colfax Railroad Museum, Inc. is located in Colfax, WI.
How do I get tickets to Colfax Railroad Museum, Inc.?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at http://www.colfaxrrmuseum.org/.