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    Hesston Steam Museum

    4.9 (36 reviews)

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    Steam Train Rides!!
    Kent M.

    Best steam museum in northwest Indiana! Free admission. Great for groups, large families. Wheel chair accessible. We paid a visit to the museum on Saturday after Independence Day. Due to the recent extreme heat experienced in the region, the crowds were relatively light. I was with adults in my group and we were able to ask questions with relative ease. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful. From what I gathered, the Shay #7 will not be running until Labor Day weekend this year, due to high potential for grass fires. We enquired about the saw mill and power generation displays and were initially told both would not run during our visit. Apparently a young volunteer arrived shortly thereafter to pour the coal to her and the power plant came alive. Take a train ride or two on their private tracks. You will come to within feet of the Michigan State Line and then venture back to the steam village. Train ride tickets are $5 each, or 4 for $17.00 In addition to the engine storage shed, there are also a couple sheds that house gasoline and diesel powered equipment, mostly farming equipment. Visit their web site for additional details.

    Julie M.

    What is not to love!! We've been coming for 5 years now. We skip the food, but enjoy everything else. Get there 30 minutes before open to avoid lines. The place is already open at that time. The employees are all passionate about trains. We all love the little train best. If you come in late July or August, hit Stateline Blueberries after you ride. :-) Yummmm! It is 10 minutes from the train museum.

    Christmas train in December
    Alesha L.

    Visit Santa in the winter, Halloween spooky train, or just for fun in the summer. Several trains to ride on!

    View of a real Soda Jerk who also creates the ice cream treats.

    The Steam Museum has a really nice Ice Cream and Soda Bar with real Soda Jerks. The kitchen also prepares a variety of burgers, dogs and sandwiches. The museum is a great family activity.

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    Wonderful local destination. Great for kids of all ages, and adults too. Lots to see and do.

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    Such a fun place to visit! My family loves the variety of trains there are to ride, especially the smaller ones. We go every year!

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    Our children thoroughly enjoyed riding the trains! Very nice volunteer-run, growing attraction. Beautiful area.

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