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ATTRACTIONS
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The Sioux city Railroad Museum
Grand Scale Train Ride
Train Rides
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Thomas the Tank Engine
Engineer costume contest!
Join us for our delightful engineer costume contest! Bring your little one dressed as an engineer and be sure to enter them in our fun-filled contest. It will take place on Saturday at 1 PM and again on Sunday at 12 PM. There are some exciting prizes available for both 1st and 2nd place winners, so don’t miss out on the chance to showcase those creative outfits!
locomotive Cab rides
New this year at the Festival of Trains in Sioux City, Iowa, attendees can enjoy an exciting opportunity for cab rides inside a real locomotive. This unique attraction comes at an additional cost of $5 per rider, offering a memorable experience for train enthusiasts of all ages. All proceeds from these cab rides will directly benefit the Sioux City Railroad Museum, helping to preserve the rich history of railroading in the region.
Turntable Rides
Have you ever had the unique experience of riding on a turntable? Well, this year you have a fantastic opportunity to do just that. It is one of the very few operational turntables in the entire state of Iowa, making it a rare and exciting attraction for visitors and train enthusiasts alike.
Operating Model Train Layouts and Displays
Sioux City Railroad Museum - HO Scale
The Sioux City museum proudly features an impressive HO Scale Layout that has been generously donated by William M. ‘Willy’ Theisen, who is not only the Founder but also the former owner of the well-known Godfather’s Pizza. This is a fantastic opportunity, so don't miss your chance to witness this remarkable layout in action during our exciting Festival of Trains event.
Sioux City Railroad Museum - O Scale
The Sioux City museum also features an expansive O scale model train display, complemented by an impressive O scale collection that has been thoughtfully curated entirely from generous donations from various contributors.
