Lumberjack Steam Train, Heritage railway at Camp Five Museum in Laona, Wisconsin.
The Lumberjack Steam Train is a heritage railway experience at a museum complex that offers a short forest journey pulled by a steam locomotive and vintage passenger cars. The site includes a logging museum, blacksmith shop, nature trails, animal exhibits, and a restaurant within walking distance.
The locomotive was built in 1916 and hauled timber from the forest camps to the mill until 1926. After decades of storage, the engine was restored and later became the centerpiece of this museum site.
The railway and museum site tell the story of loggers and mill workers who shaped Wisconsin's forests and communities. Visitors can see how people worked with timber and understand the deep connection between the land and the region's identity.
The grounds are flat and easy to navigate, with clear signs directing you between the different attractions. Arrive earlier in the day for smaller crowds and to enjoy the cooler morning hours if visiting during warmer seasons.
The steam engine is one of the last fully operational locomotives of its kind still pulling passengers in North America. The passenger cars come from vintage trains that once served other rail lines and were brought here to preserve them.
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