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C&NW #1385 Homecoming Ceremony at Mid-Continent Railway Museum

Date: July 12, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Event Description  
After several years away, the Chicago & North Western #1385 steam locomotive is finally returning to Mid-Continent Railway Museum to complete the final steps of its restoration. To celebrate this monumental event, we will be hosting a #1385 Homecoming Ceremony for the locomotive at the museum. Starting at 4:30 PM on Saturday, July 12th you can…
🎉 Watch the #1385 arriving at our museum depot on its flatcar
🎤 Hear speeches from our museum project leaders
📸 Snap a group photo and witness the banner breakthrough
🍿 Enjoy snacks and drinks that will be provided throughout the event
PLUS... Bid in our silent auction for a “#1385 Cab Experience” ticket!
This ticket will allow the highest bidder to enjoy a private tour of the locomotive, fire it with coal, and blow the whistle during a future test run in the museum train yard! All proceeds will go to finishing the #1385’s restoration and eventual operation in 2026. If you are unable to make it, please consider donating to this project to aid in our progress: https://www.paypal.com/donate/...


Event Location Mid-Continent Railway Museum
E8948 Museum Rd
North Freedom, WI
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Date/Time Information Saturday, July 12, 2025
4:30 PM
Contact Information
Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 240 Railroad St, Reedsburg. (608) 524-2850
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