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Fennimore Railroad Historical Society Museum



Details

The museum grounds is graced by a 1907 Davenport 2-6-0 locomotive next to a water tank with two spouts. A marker explains the history of this unique, narrow-gauge railroad. A miniature 15-inch gauge train gives rides on weekends, 10am-4pm. Inside the museum, a model railroad layout is a replica of Fennimore at the turn of the century. A museum hi-lite is the famous "Dinky," a 3 foot gauge train that ran from Fennimore to Woodman. The museum displays artifacts of the narrow-gauge era, 1878-1926. Group tours welcome, call ahead. Donations appreciated and are used for maintenance of museum Miniature Train rides offerd weekends only $1 each.


Address

610 Lincoln Ave
Fennimore, WI 53809


Contact Information

Voice: 608-822-6144
Email: promo@fennimore.com
Toll Free: 800-822-1131

Amenities and Services All Interests
Directions from Nearest Town/Intersection

Lincoln Avenue and 6th Street

Runs Memorial Day through Labor Day
Disabled Access
Hours of Operation

Open daily MD-LD 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun only Sept-Oct 10am-4pm. Miniature train rides available weekends only MD through October


History & Heritage
Type
Transportation Heritage / Wisconsin History

Museums & Galleries
Free Admission
Larger Map

Submitted By Fennimore Chamber and Economic Development Office
Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Great River Road