Lake States Railway Historical Association is a non-profit organization with an archive facility located at 330 Lynn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913. Follow our latest Photo Archive uploads HERE. Ray Buhrmaster, one of the founding members of Lake States, has passed away at the age of 92. Ray was an inspiration and mentor to many of us and was always giving back to the hobby he enjoyed. His knowledge of railroad history was second to none. Ray was a selfless and true gentlemen. He will be missed. More information HERE.
Our 17th Annual Railroad History Symposium is on track for Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Al. Ringling Theatre in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin. Registration is now open! Click HERE for more details.
The 2025 Day For The Archives event is scheduled for Saturday April 5 at the Naperville campus of North Illinois University. LSRHA is a partner in this fundraising event that features presenters, two meals, and a keynote speaker in the evening. A group ride on scheduled Metra trains on former C&NW routes is planned for Friday, April 4. Click HERE to download Registration Form and more information (pdf).
We are dedicated to:
- Expanding and Disseminating Knowledge on the History of Railroading
- Preserving and Protecting Railroad Artifacts and Their Restoration
- Facilitating Research, Interpretation, and Publication from Our Collections
Lake States Railway Historical Association is affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History, and a member of the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).