July 13, 2016 at 4:09 p.m.
Will cowboys rob the Lumberjack Steam Train?
Will cowboys rob the Lumberjack Steam Train?
Don't worry, they never seem to get away with any valuables, but their horses, gear, and vintage clothing and guns make you think the calendar has been turned back to the days of Butch and Sundance, Camp 5 Museum officials said in a press release.
"Each year, the cowboy re-enactors pay a visit and 'rob' the Lumberjack Steam Train," the release states. "The two weekends they will camp on the museum grounds are the upcoming July 16 and again on Oct. 1. The re-enactors aren't just cowboys and western villains. You will see the ladies wearing vintage clothing, the preacher may be aboard, and the sheriff is usually there to exchange gunfire and save the day. This year is special for the Lumberjack Steam Train. This Vulcan steam engine was built in 1916, and this is the 100th birthday of the faithful old engine. How does a vintage steam train reach the age of 100? It takes plenty of loving care that includes lots of new parts, paint and polishing. You may even have a piece of birthday cake celebrating the 100th birthday of the Lumberjack Steam Train. When you take the ride, you will arrive at the Camp 5 Museum and you can tour the logging museum, learning about logging days of yore. The kids love the petting zoo, and if you want a unique shopping experience, stop in the Cracker Barrel Gift Shop. On the Green Treasure Forest Tour, you will learn about modern logging practices and sustainable forestry."
This year, as the growing season progresses, everybody will enjoy the corn maze, which for some reason, will be in the shape of the centenarian Ol' 4-Spot, the Lumberjack Steam Train.
Visitors will find that these rough and tumble cowboys and their ladies are quite friendly, after they finish robbing the train, the release states. Be sure to strike up a conversation.
The Lumberjack Steam Train has been selected as one of the top 10 natural attractions in Wisconsin by Agapevoyage.com. There is a membership program that helps support this unique attraction.
The depot is located at 5068, Highway 8, just west of Laona. Visit lumberjacksteamtrain.com for more information.
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