MILWAUKEE - Trains, trains and more trains? It's Trainfest 2025 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee this weekend.
What you can do:
Hundreds of vendors have hundreds of tables filled with railroad models, collectibles and more. There are more than 50 operating model railroad displays, spanning multiple scales and sizes.
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For kids, there's a free Thomas the Tank Engine ride-on train. Industry professionals are available for train enthusiasts to talk to, too.
What's next:
The event picks up again from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. Tickets are $15 at the door, and children under 11 get in free with an adult purchase.
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The Source: FOX6 News went to the event Saturday and referenced information from organizers.