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Milwaukee Light Engineering Society Milwaukee Light Engineering Society is located in Jackson Wisconsin. We are a live steam club that has almost a mile of 7.5" track on 6.5 acres. M.L.E.S.

Welcome to the Milwaukee Light Engineering Society, founded in 1969. is open to all individuals interested in mechanical devices and all phases of their construction. The Society also helps to preserve the history of these mechanical devices, in the construction of small scale operating models. Major areas of interest being in stationary (power-plant) machinery, marine (ships), traction (tractors), small hot air & gas engines, and Large scale railroading, such as steam, diesel, and electric locomotives along with rolling stock and other railway equipment. Our society also provides members with fellowship, guidance and a sounding board for ideas and technical problems. There also is an extensive library filled with excellent technical articles. owns 6.5 acres of land called "Railroad Park", in the Town of Jackson, Washington County, WI. There is currently a 1/8 life size, 1 1/2" scale, 7 1/2" track gauge layout at RR Park.

10/12/2026

Our last Nighttime Pumpkin Train Rides of the season are Friday, October 16, Saturday October 17, 6p-9p. Our last daytime rides of the season are Sunday October 18 from 12p-4p.
Please go to our event page and let us know what day you are interested in coming. Doing so allows us to plan better for larger crowds. https://www.facebook.com/MLESRR/events
Special Event admission is:
$10 per person (CASH ONLY)
Free for ages 0-3
PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited capacity for the number of people which we can accommodate safely. We may close the gate early or temporarily to limit the number of guests per our capacity limits and maintain a safe environment. The gate attendant can provide further information if needed.
We are operating with limited staff availability this year. We ask for your patience and understanding as we try to still hold this event for your enjoyment.
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 20th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available.
Important Event Information:
- If for some reason we need to cancel an event due to weather or mechanical issues, information will be posted on our page and this event page.
- Our Picnic area is closed for the duration of our pumpkin train events. See less

10/05/2026

Our next Nighttime Pumpkin Ride Trains are Friday, October 9, Saturday October 10, 6p-9p. Daytime rides are Sunday October 11 from 12p-4p.

Please go to our event page and let us know what day you are interested in coming. Doing so allows us to plan better for larger crowds. https://www.facebook.com/MLESRR/events

Special Event admission is:
$10 per person (CASH ONLY)
Free for ages 0-3
PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited capacity for the number of people which we can accommodate safely. We may close the gate early or temporarily to limit the number of guests per our capacity limits and maintain a safe environment. The gate attendant can provide further information if needed.
We are operating with limited staff availability this year. We ask for your patience and understanding as we try to still hold this event for your enjoyment.
Come and join us for a ride in the dark! Experience the railroad decorated for Halloween at our 20th Annual Pumpkin Train event. Family friendly... nothing scary! Bring the family and come enjoy our hobby with us. Limited concessions and restrooms are also available.
Important Event Information:
- If for some reason we need to cancel an event due to weather or mechanical issues, information will be posted on our page and this event page.
- Our Picnic area is closed for the duration of our pumpkin train events.

Our next day for public train rides will be on Sunday, July 26 from 12p-4p.Come and join us for a ride or two around our...
07/03/2026

Our next day for public train rides will be on Sunday, July 26 from 12p-4p.
Come and join us for a ride or two around our railroad park. Bring along the whole family!
Note: Tickets (wristbands) are $5 per person. You can ride as many times as you'd like. Limited concessions and restrooms are available.
Pumpkin Train ride dates will be announced at a later date in summer.
For more information about MLES please click on our website link. (Our website has been updated.)
In the event of inclement weather or a locomotive failure we may have to cancel a public train ride date. If that were to happen that information will be posted on our page.
We look forward to seeing you out at Railroad Park!

06/22/2026

Just testing the trains for next Sunday's Public Run Day.

Our first public train rides for the summer start on Sunday, June 28 from 12p-4p.Come and join us for a ride or two arou...
06/12/2026

Our first public train rides for the summer start on Sunday, June 28 from 12p-4p.
Come and join us for a ride or two around our railroad park. Bring along the whole family!
Note: Tickets (wristbands) are $5 per person. You can ride as many times as you'd like. Limited concessions and restrooms are available.
Pumpkin Train ride dates will be announced at a later date in summer.
For more information about MLES please click on our website link. (Our website has been updated.)
In the event of inclement weather or a locomotive failure we may have to cancel a public train ride date. If that were to happen that information will be posted on our page.
We look forward to seeing you out at Railroad Park!

Spring is here; we have had our first workday of the year. Railroad Park weathered the winter very well. Cleanup has b...
04/26/2026

Spring is here; we have had our first workday of the year. Railroad Park weathered the winter very well. Cleanup has begun, raking, cleaning up the leaves, so many leaves, tree branches that have fallen. Lots of track ballast moved today, switches fixed and repaired, the list goes on and on. Summer rides will start later in June. Watch our page for more information.

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2620 Country Aire Drive
Cedarburg, WI
53012

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+12625467771

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