Railroad
Junction

Come inside the great history of railroading, an unforgettable display of America’s early industrial muscle.

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Our operating steam-powered rail line and an 1800s small-town train depot take you inside the great history of railroading and let you investigate the only working late 19th century roundhouse in the Midwest.  Discover the mighty role railroads played in the progress of America's cross-continental expansion.

Highlights

Train Ride

Ride the rails. 

 Ride Greenfield Village®  

Train Ride

See history from a seat on our historic railroad. The train passes through Greenfield Village, granting the passenger a tour of the beautiful landscape and buildings of the historic town.

Ride a train pulled by one of our historic steam or diesel locomotives. Complete with historic signs, the railroad will transport you to the past. Travel the three-mile route with opportunities to get on and off at key stops throughout the Village. Ticket required. 

Additional capacity has been added to each train to allow more guests to ride the rails safely.

Weiser Railroad Ride closes for the season November 3.

 

Railroad Junction

Check out some of the sights you'll enjoy first-hand when you journey through the Railroad Junction district in Greenfield Village. 

1873 Torch Lake

A historic locomotive winds its way through Greenfield Village.  

All Aboard!

Historic trains take visitors around the park.  

Working on the Railroad

Skilled engineers keep the trains running.  

Baldwin Locomotive (1897)

This 4-4-0 American-type steam locomotive pulled passenger trains on the Detroit & Lima Northern Railway.  

Railroad Turntable

This 1901 turntable allows workers to easily turn heavy locomotives.