June 2008 Events

Updated 6/6/08

Finding your way through Milwaukee
As the largest road construction project in Milwaukee is now underway, getting through or to the city for an event will be a challenge for the next few years. It is recommened that you check out WisDOT's website for updates on Milwaukee's Marquette Interchange if you will be using that route to get to any events.

June 6, 2008
NRHS Wisconsin Chapter Meeting. North Shore Congregational Church, 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in Fox Point, Wis. Business meeting at 8:00 p.m. followed by a presentation TBA. [Google Map]

June 7-8, 2008
Speeder Rides at East Troy Electric Railroad Museum
Motorcars (or Speeders) will be in East Troy at the Church Street Station and at Mukwanago's Elegant Farmer Trolley Station. The cost of a motorcar ride is included in your trolley ticket. Rides are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. For more information contact Dave Otte.

June 10, 2008
Talk on Badger #2 Fish-stocking Car
Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl. in Milwaukee. 7:00 p.m. Don Meyer, Manager of the Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom, Wis. will give a talk on the the Badger #2 Fish-stocking Car. This presentation features the design and use of Badger #2, a rail car operated from 1891-1935 by the Wisconsin Conservation Commission, as well as recent plans for restoration and exhibition by the Mid-Continent Railway Museum. For more information call (414) 964-8505 x116. Admission is free (adults only) - donations appreciated (Nonmembers - $5). [Google Map]

June 28-29, 2008
31st Annual Galesburg Railroad Days. Galesburg, Ill. See a variety of railroad equipment, railroad memorabilia sale, flea market and antique sale, mansion tours, and other events. For more information phone: 309-343-2485 or e-mail: visitors@visitgalesburg.com.

The 14th annual Galesburg Railroad Days Model Train & Railroadiana Show at Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the 28th, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 29th. It will feature over 80 dealers with over 250 vendor tables. Admission: $5 for adults, 12 and under are free. Free parking.

Planning to attend one of these shows? Visit the websites below for more information on lodging and other Wisconsin attractions when planning your trip.

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