(WASHBURN COUNTY, WI) --- One of the most exciting and historic train renovation projects going on anywhere in the country is taking place right now at the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad. For the past nine months, our team of experienced carpenters, renovators, and craftspeople have garnered national attention transforming the Mark Twain Zephyr from a lifeless shell into what will be the only operable train of its kind – anywhere! On Memorial Day Weekend, we are opening our doors to give the public an exclusive look at what our crews have been up to. The Mark Twain Zephyr was one of the Burlington’s premier trains when it was put into service on October 25, 1935. Its sleek stainless-steel design was never seen before in railroading. The train served passengers on several different railroad lines, including through portions of Wisconsin and Minnesota, until 1958. For the next 60 years, the historic train set would pass between no less than seven different private owners; none of whom had the resources to complete the costly multi-million-dollar renovations needed. The Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad stepped in last summer, purchasing the five train cars and bringing them to Northwest Wisconsin for repair. With renovations now amazingly near 75 percent complete, we are excited to open our doors to the public for the first time in 2021… showing off what this beautiful train set now looks like. In the future, the Mark Twain Zephyr will be fully operable, giving passengers rides on the tourist railroad’s main line out of Trego. Free guided tours of the train and various displays will be available at the upcoming “Open House Event”. Railroad historian Robert Tabern will also be on-hand to sign copies of “Mark Twain Zephyr: History, Restoration & Rebirth”, a three-volume book series that he researched and wrote about the train and the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad’s refurbishment process. Visitors will also be treated to hot dogs and beverages each day from 11:00 a.m. (until gone). WHERE: Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad, N6639 Dilly Lake Rd., Trego, WI 54888 WHEN: Saturday, May 29, 2021 & Sunday, May 30, 2021 10AM-4PM CT PUBLIC CONTACT: Ticket Office, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Business: (715) 635-3200 E-Mail: info@spoonertrainride.com COST & RSVP INFORMATION: Reservations for the open house are not needed, nor accepted. There is no cost to attend the “Open House Event”, however visitors can show their support for the train restoration project by purchasing one of our books or other items available for sale.