The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway is located in historic Osceola, Wisconsin, providing a truly unique opportunity for kids of all ages to experience vintage train travel while viewing the scenic St. Croix River Valley.
Open other days and hours for special events, meetings, private parties and weddings.
Groups, charters and event planners, please call 715 755 3570 for advance reservations and requirements.
Fall Leaf Viewing Trips:
September 24th, October 1,2, & 8, 2011
During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip, experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. At Marine, the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack.
The fall leaf viewing train departs at 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:15 PM on September 24th, October 1st, 2nd, & 8th.
PLEASE NOTE: on September 24th there will be no 4:15 PM trip, instead join us at 5:00 PM for pizza or dinner, see schedule and prices under dinner/pizza trains list)
Adults $17, Children $8 (ages 5-15), Family $45 (two adults and two to four children ages 5-15), Children 4 and under ride free with paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Pumpkin Express Train: October 14, 15, & 16, 2011
On Saturday and Sunday, begin your fun filled event by riding on a 1950s classic bus that will pick you up from Osceola High School parking lot in Osceola, Wisconsin at 1114 Oak Ridge Dr. The bus will bring you to the Osceola Depot where you will board the train for a ride to the pumpkin patch and other fun filled fall activities. On Friday, come right to the depot for parking. You will be traveling through rural Wisconsin passing communities, farms and homes. When the train arrives at the festival grounds in Dresser, Wisconsin, passengers exit to enjoy pump car rides, games, wagon rides, face painting. Don’t forget to check out the haunted depot! Food (such as hamburgers, hot dogs, etc) will be available on the festival grounds for sale. This is always a sell out so make your reservations early. Wear a costume and see if you’re as scary as the ghouls in the haunted depot!
Friday, October 14th the pumpkin train departs at 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th the pumpkin train departs at 9:30 AM, 10:30AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00PM and 2:00 PM. You do not have to take your same train back to the station in Osceola; last train on Friday will be 3 hours after the last departure; on Saturday and Sunday, last train back will be around 4:30pm.
This is always a sell out so make your reservations early.
A free pumpkin will be available for all children 15 and under.
Event will be held rain or shine, dress for outdoor weather – wear a costume if you like!
Reservations for pumpkin trains should be made by 8:00 am on the day before your scheduled departure. There may be a small number of tickets available at the station, but may not be for the time you would like.
Adults $20, Seniors $20 (62 and older), Children $12 (ages 5-15), Children 5 and under $5 Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Regular Schedule: Weekends & Holidays, May 7 - October 23, 2011
Marine on St. Croix, 11am, 2:30pm
During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip, experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. At Marine, the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack.
Adults $17, Children $8 (ages 5-15), Family $45 (two adults and two to four children ages 5-15), Children 4 and under ride free with paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets
Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Dresser, 1:15pm
Weekends and holidays May 8 through September 18 & October 22 & 23
The Dresser excursion train departs at 1:15pm, weekends and holidays May 8 through September 19th. This 50-minute round trip takes you from Osceola, Wisconsin to Dresser, Wisconsin. Board the train in Osceola at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. You’ll travel through rural Wisconsin passing communities, farms and homes. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack. Once in Dresser, passengers are allowed some time to exit the train and stretch their legs while checking out the fully refurbished 1887 Dresser depot. You can almost imagine that the agent has just stepped out to meet your train.
Adults $12, Children $6 (ages 5-15), Family $30 (two adults and two to four children ages 5-15), Children 4 and under ride free with paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Special Brunch Trains: Departures at 11am and 2:30pm
Mother's Day May 8th, Father's Day June 19th, Fall Leaf Viewing October 9th
Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled two hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Come celebrate with Mom or Dad or watch the colorful leaves. Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, muffins, pancakes and beverages. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of two meat entrees, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. You will not go home hungry
11am departure will be a brunch train and a 2:30pm departure will be a dinner train
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for brunch/dinner trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.
Let us know about any dietary restrictions when making reservations
Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Saturday Brunch Trains: Departures at 11 am (last cars on the regular train)
June 25, July 16 & 30, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24
Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled 1.5 hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, muffins, pancakes and beverages. You will not go home hungry.
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for brunch/dinner trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.
Adults $30, Children $20 (ages 5-15), Toddler $10 (ages 1-4) Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Dinner or Pizza Trains: Departures at 5:00 pm and should return to the station by 7:30 pm, June 25, July 16 & 30, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24, 2011
Dinner is served in the First Class Cars and Pizza is served in the Coach Cars.
In First Class experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled 2.5 hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of two meat entrees, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. You will not go home hungry.
Pizza is a personal pan pizza (made by Village Pizzeria in Dresser, Wisconsin) beverage and brownie.
Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for dinner/pizza trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.
Dinner Adults $49, Children $29 (ages 5-12), Toddler $10 (ages 1-4)
Pizza Adults $25, Children $15 (ages 5-12), Toddler $10 (ages 1-4)Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.
Veterans Free Day Sunday May 22, June 6, June 12, July 2, July 4, August 20, September 17, October 22 & 23, 2011
All Veterans can ride free of charge on these days, space permitting, on the 11 am and 2:30 pm Marine trip or the 1:15 pm Dresser trip.
Charters and Groups: Charter and group fares available for ALL train rides.
Call 715-755-3570 for more information. Get tickets
The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway will do special excursions for your group during the week or unscheduled times. If you are thinking of bringing a school or youth group, adult charter, company picnic or dinner train, or having a wedding, give us a call and we will help you with your event. Get tickets
Reservations recommended, but not required. Groups encouraged to make reservations prior to ride.
Reservations are required for all food and special event trains.
During fall leaf season, pumpkin trains, and some special events, tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Trains generally sell out in the autumn.
Check out the equipment you will see, ride, and experience during your visit to the railway.
Coming Soon!
Jackson Street Roundhouse Birthday Reservations
Have a train fan in your family? Host your birthday party at the Jackson Street Roundhouse! Cost of renting our Birthday Party Car is $100, plus museum admission for birthday party guests and family. Museum admission prices on Saturdays are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (6+) and children ages 5-15, $5 for children ages 2-4, and children under age of 2 are free of charge. Admission includes the cost of a classic bus ride/caboose ride. MELSA passes are not accepted for birthday admissions.
The $100 price for the Birthday Party Car includes the use of your own private rail car in our museum. We’ll take care of the set-up and clean-up of both tableware (7” plates, napkins, forks, and spoons) as well decorating the car for your festivities. Also included are party favors, which vary, for the whole group.
You may bring your own food to enjoy, as well as any additional games or crafts you have planned for your party. Caboose rides are available on Saturdays and last for about 20 minutes.
Guest lists must be supplied before the party, and a down payment of $50 (non-refundable) must be received in advance. Final charges will be based upon guest list supplied.
To make a reservation, either call the Minnesota Transportation Museum at (651) 228-0263 to pay with credit card, or if paying with check, print off and fill out our Birthday Reservation Form (below) and mail both the check and reservation form to the address provided.
Have a group of Boy Scouts working on a merit badge? Looking to bring a school group to the museum on a field trip? The Minnesota Transportation Museum’s Jackson Street Roundhouse accommodates groups of differing sizes. To find out where your group fits, see our pricing guide below.
Group Pricing:
Bus drivers receive complimentary admission. For your school/youth groups, one teacher or chaperon per every 10 students will be complimentary. For adult/senior groups, one escort per bus load will be complimentary.
Any changes in the confirmed number should be made no later than one week preceding the event. Charge will be based on confirmed number. To secure a reservation, a $50 down payment is required in advance. Deposit is non-refundable, but can be applied to an alternate date.
To make a reservation, either call the Minnesota Transportation Museum at (651) 228-0263 to reserve using credit card, or to reserve using check, print off and fill out the Group Reservation Form and sent it along with a check to the address provided.
The Classic Buses are available for charter rental. The cost to rent a Classic Bus is $350 for 3 hours, plus $45 per hour after that. The capacity per bus is 48 people. To secure a reservation, a $100 down payment is required in advance. The deposit is non-refundable, but can be applied to an alternate date.
If you would like to make a reservation using credit card, please call the Minnesota Transportation Museum at (651) 228-0263, or to make a reservation using check, please print and fill out the form below and send it along with a check to the address provided.
Become a member of the Minnesota Transportation Museum
Members of the museum receive special benefits, riding, and admissions privileges. Members also receive the museum’s quarterly publication, the “Minnegazette”, which profiles the area’s prolific transportation legacy.
Work hands-on with the Minnesota Transportation Museum!
Volunteer opportunities abound at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
Operate MTM's fully restored historical equipment
Volunteer at one of MTM's venues in one of the many positions that exist - ticket agent, gift shop clerk, be an historical orator, etc
Whatever your interests, whatever your age, the MTM is bound to have a volunteer position that fits your skill!
Contact us for more information or to volunteer your services.
Contribute to the Minnesota Transportation Museum
How will we know tomorrow where we were yesterday? There's only one way - by preserving history.
The Minnesota Transportation Museum's goal is to preserve and educate the public about the surface transportation history of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The Minnesota Transportation Museum has survived since 1962 because of the generous donations of time, talent, and treasure, not only from our museum members, but from generous outside contributions as well.
Financial Contributions
Why not consider a financial contribution to the Minnesota Transportation Museum. Specify which operation of the museum you'd like your contribution to work for. We have several options to consider when contributing to the museum.. Any contribution, large or small, is greatly appreciated.
For more information on financial contributions, email us or call us at 651-402-7497.
Physical Contributions
MTM is always looking for historical artifacts that can help us more effectively tell the history of surface transportation in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. If you have an item, or items, that could be considered as such and you would like to donate them to our carefully preserved collection email us or call us at 651-402-7497.
From all of us at the Minnesota Transportation Museum, thank you for helping us to continue in our mission - to preserve history.
Fall Leaf Viewing Trips:
September 24th, October 1,2, & 8, 2011
Birthday Reservation Form - Jackson Street Roundhouse
