Uploaded August 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Chippewa Valley Railroad is a miniature railway which operates on a half mile of 16 inch track in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The line meanders through picturesque Carson Park, high above Half Moon Lake. The railroad is operated by the all-volunteer Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. The non-profit group has planned, constructed, and operated this “Grand Scale” line since 1973
Motive power is provided by two heritage 4-4-0 steam locomotives and a General Motors inspired diesel unit. A variety of rolling stock includes historic wooden cars built long ago by the Sandley Light Railway Equipment Works in Wisconsin Dells. Trains operate in two directions on busy days thanks to a section of double track at the depot.
The attractive depot and six-stall roundhouse were built by the volunteers. Also on the property is the former Eau Claire interlocking tower, which was donated by the Chicago North Western Railroad.
The footage for this DVD was recorded over two sunny days with the help of the volunteers, who graciously provided variety for this program by running doubleheaded steam and the diesel train one day and two steam trains and the diesel train the next day! A continuous stream of happy passengers kept the trains running one after another.
People from many generations will find much to like at the Chippewa Valley; a bit of history, the sound of steam locomotives, and the enjoyment of a relaxing ride through the park on this remarkable miniature railroad.
We used multiple tripod-mounted and train-mounted HD cameras. Running time is approximately 61 minutes. The DVD is specially priced. Add this to your collection - yardgoatimages.com/product-browser/The-Chippewa-Valley-Railroad-p54026541
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Steve Mitchell, yardgoatimages.com
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The Chippewa Valley Railroad is a miniature railway which operates on a half mile of 16 inch track in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The line meanders through picturesque Carson Park, high above Half Moon Lake. The railroad is operated by the all-volunteer Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. The non-profit group has planned, constructed, and operated this “Grand Scale” line since 1973
Motive power is provided by two heritage 4-4-0 steam locomotives and a General Motors inspired diesel unit. A variety of rolling stock includes historic wooden cars built long ago by the Sandley Light Railway Equipment Works in Wisconsin Dells. Trains operate in two directions on busy days thanks to a section of double track at the depot.
The attractive depot and six-stall roundhouse were built by the volunteers. Also on the property is the former Eau Claire interlocking tower, which was donated by the Chicago North Western Railroad.
The footage for this DVD was recorded over two sunny days with the help of the volunteers, who graciously provided variety for this program by running doubleheaded steam and the diesel train one day and two steam trains and the diesel train the next day! A continuous stream of happy passengers kept the trains running one after another.
People from many generations will find much to like at the Chippewa Valley; a bit of history, the sound of steam locomotives, and the enjoyment of a relaxing ride through the park on this remarkable miniature railroad.
We used multiple tripod-mounted and train-mounted HD cameras. Running time is approximately 61 minutes. The DVD is specially priced. Add this to your collection - yardgoatimages.com/product-browser/The-Chippewa-Valley-Railroad-p54026541
Thanks for watching!
Steve Mitchell, yardgoatimages.com
Subscribe to TheYardGoat Channel! youtube.com/user/TheYardGoat?feature=mhee
