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East Troy Electric Railroad announces 2021 schedule
Officials at the East Troy Electric Railroad say they are optimistic that 2021 will be the year that things start to return to normal, and the schedule for the year will look normal to regular visitors. “We are eager to get rolling in 2021 and I am hopeful that we will be able to return to normal operations as the year progresses,” East Troy Railroad Museum President Ryan Jonas said. “Initially we will be observing all the safety measures that let us operate safely last year, including face masks, socially distant seating, and online ticketing prior to your visit.” Safety precautions will be followed to start the year, assuring the safety of the visitors and volunteers, according to a press releases from the railroad. Bunny Trains got things rolling this spring, starting March 27, and feature the railroad’s dinner train cars with pinpoint ionization systems in place to filter and clean the air. The railroad will seat groups in a socially distant way and masks are required to board and ride the trains. The first day of the regular operating season is Saturday, April 24. During the regular season, trains will depart from East Troy at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, trains will depart from the East Troy Depot at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Friday trains start running on May 28, using the Sunday schedule. All trains will continue to stop at the Elegant
Farmer store and deli. However because of our safety protocols, all passengers will need to purchase tickets for a round-trip starting and ending at the East Troy Depot and we will not be boarding new passengers at the Elegant Farmer. Tickets must be purchased in advance at website at easttroyrr.org.
Dine while riding
The popular dinner trains will return, initially with socially distant seating, and this year the railroad is offering four Sunday Brunch Trains. Dinner trains feature elegant three or fourcourse meals with beautiful table settings on linen tablecloths. Menus and pricing vary; check the website for details. Sunday Brunch Trains feature breakfast casseroles, pastries and a fruit cup, plus juice or coffee. The cost is $45 per person and the brunch trains will run on June 20, July 18, Sept. 12 and Oct. 10. Visit the East Troy Railroad Museum website for more information and to book reservations. Reservations are required for all dining events.
Special events planned
The Bunny Trains kick off the railroad’s special events on March 27. New for 2021, the RAILROAD • CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
The East Troy Electric Railroad’s regular season opens April 24. Face masks and social distancing will be required. The railroad got a jump on the season with the annual Easter Bunny trains, which began March 27. SUBMITTED PHOTO Spirit of Geneva Lakes
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