Wisconsin Forestry Museum to Open with Exciting New Events
Contact: Mary Verich, Lumberjack Steam Train, 715.674.3414
LAONA, WI — The historic Lumberjack Steam Train, the only operating prairie steam engine in Wisconsin, will make its first run of the year to the Wisconsin Forestry Museum Complex on June 22, 2009, rain or shine. This run will mark the 40th year that the “4-spot” steam locomotive will haul passengers to the Wisconsin Forestry Museum Complex. The Lumberjack Steam Train is located in Laona, Wisconsin within convenient driving distance of Chicago and all points in Wisconsin.
Tickets on the Lumberjack Steam Train include the round-trip ride and admission into the Wisconsin Forestry Museum Complex of historic and natural attractions, including the Logging Museum and Blacksmith Shop, Green Treasure Forest Tour, Animal Barn and Corral, the Nature Center, Cracker Barrel Store, Francis Weiner Diesel Static Display and Choo Choo Hut Restaurant & Picnic Area. Hear the whistle blowing and clack of the wheels on the rail as you sit in authentic coaches and cabooses. Come for the ride and stay for the fun, and share in memories and enjoyment suitable for all ages.
In 2009 the Lumberjack Steam Train and Wisconsin Forestry Museum will feature numerous special events:
* July 18 & October 3: Step back in time and take part in a thrilling Wild West train robbery. Come ride the train and experience the Wild West up close during the authentic Cowboy Reenactment and robbery of the Lumberjack Steam train.
* August 18: University of Wisconsin – Department of Forestry and Wildlife Ecology – Kemp Research Station – Hamilton Roddis Lecture Series
* September 19, 26 & October 3: Enjoy the colors and fresh air of Northern Wisconsin from the open windows of the Lumberjack Steam Train. Enjoy the award-winning Green Treasure Forest Tour, pumpkin patch, live music, games, face painting, prizes, marshmallow roast and fresh apple cider. An exciting event for children of all ages!
The 2009 season will also continue to feature new exhibits, including:
* An old box car originally built by Haskel and Barker in July 1920 and part of the Laona & Northern Railway, has been carefully converted into an open air observation car for passenger enjoyment.
* A simulated logging camp bunkhouse with archaeological artifacts gives visitors an idea of what life was like in a real logging camp in the early 20th Century.
The last summer run is August 29. The Lumberjack Steam Train has four runs a day, rain or shine, to the Wisconsin Forestry Museum complex and is open Monday through Saturday. Group rates are available.
For additional information go to http://www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com or contact the Lumberjack Steam Train by phone at 715.674.3414 or by e-mail: info@lumberjacksteamtrain.com.
