Milwaukee County Zoo

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Zoo announced an event to celebrate their newest train, Engine No. 2025 -- a 15” Tier 4 diesel hydraulic locomotive.

Saturday, Sept. 13 the zoo will host Trains & Tracks, an event featuring activities from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and an inaugural ride of Engine No. 2025 at 10 a.m.

The first riders of the North Shore Bank Safari Train will receive a special first-ride commemorative button, complimentary cookie from the dining car and a polaroid picture taken in the train car before departing the station.

More on what to expect:

Conductor hats- All riders throughout the event will receive a conductor hat

Engine button- The first 500 riders will receive an Engine No. 2025 button

Photo station- Pose with a giant ‘Inaugural Ride’

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