“One of our goals here at Hesston is to spark interest and help families discover an engaging way to learn,” says Ted Rita, the museum's general manager. “On this day, we open our gates to the American family with an special value for them. We want them to discover our world of the steam engine.”
In addition to the many trains running, on Sunday, Aug. 7, museum volunteers fire up a steam-powered engine that powers the museum’s light plant. This unique 102 year old stationary engine was the first to generate electricity in the LaPorte County, Ind., court house.
About Hesston Steam Museum
Hesston Steam Museum has three sizes of real steam locomotives – including
numerous full-size narrow-gauge engines that carry visitors on a spectacular
two-and-a-half-mile journey through deep woods, past lakes and farm fields.
The Museum also features 1/4-scale and 1/8-scale steam railroads. Both meander
over bridges and through an enchanting wooded landscape. The Hesston Steam
Museum is filled with other steam-powered machinery including a working
sawmill, railroad steam crane, steam-powered electric power plant, steam
traction engines and more.
The museum’s gift shop features toys, books, videos, hats and more for kids of all ages. Food is available at the museum grounds or visitors may bring a picnic. The museum also is open weekends throughout the summer. For more information visit www.hesston.org. or call 219-778-2783 (weekends).
FREE PARKING & NO ADMISSION CHARGE!
REGULAR PRICED TRAIN TICKET FARES are $5 for adults and $3.00 for kids 12 and
under.
TAKE I-94 TO EXIT ONE, SOUTH TO COUNTY RD 1000 NORTH OR TAKE THE INDIANA TOLL
ROADTO EXIT 49,NORTH ON 139 TO COUNTY RD 1000 NORTH AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS.