Our Story.

While the Great Depression affected the population in the following decade, the following decades would see the population climb back for the next 20 years. The closing of passenger lines in the 1970’s saw a steady drop in the population until present-day, where it is slightly below 1,000 residents. The population drop proved how important the Milwaukee Railroad was during the 20th century and the sustainability of a town that was built around the railroad.

Today, visitors can see the history of the museum with displays of the history of the town, the train line, and several model trains. In the museum, you’ll find out why the Milwaukee Railroad was among the first railroads converted from steam engines to an electric engine system. You’ll also find out the fate of the remaining railcars from the train lines after the passenger rail service ended in the 1970s.