Take a Guided Interactive Tour of the Mid-Continent Railway Museum Engine House and a Locomotive

Included with this Ticket

• A 1 hour guided tour of the engine house and up-close tour of the Domtar 1001, which is currently undergoing mechanical repairs to run on our line!
• Admission to museum display buildings and a self-guided tour pamphlet for those areas

About the Tour

Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of how historic locomotives were operated and maintained with a guided tour of the engine house and an up-close tour of a full-size locomotive.

Mid-Continent's Engine House is a work area and is not normally accessible to the public. This opportunity is only available during our Stars & Stripes Special event, July 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2024.

Experience the sensation of stepping back a century as you immerse yourself in the look and feel of the past and get a better understanding of how these locomotives were maintained and how they are restored today. Don't miss out on this rarely offered opportunity.

Duration

1 Hour

The tours will not interfere with train rides. You may select from any of the train rides times offered and the train will pick up and drop off tour patrons right at the Engine House!

Location

The guided tour begins at the depot. It is a 700-foot walk from the depot to the Engine House. Individuals with difficulty walking will be permitted to drive to the Engine House.

Things to Know

• This ticket is for the Engine House and Locomotive Interactive Tour only and does not include a train ride. To book a train ride in addition to this, please add Stars & Stripes Special tickets to your cart during the checkout process.
• Please check-in at the depot ticket window 20 minutes before the start of your tour or train ride, whichever begins first.
• The first tour will begin at 10:00 AM and will conclude at 11:00 AM
• The second tour will begin at Noon and will conclude at 1:00 PM.
• The third tour will begin at 2:00 PM and will conclude at 3:00 PM.
• Mid-Continent reserves the right to substitute locomotives showcased on the tour.