Committee approves $118,354 purchase to replace Bay Beach miniature-train rail

Aug 12, 2026

Staff told the committee the miniature-train ride has been closed all season after inspection found rotten wood supports and worn rail; the committee approved buying steel rail and related materials (steel quoted at $118,354) and expects the ride to reopen for next museum-park season if materials arrive on time.

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Parks staff reported that the miniature train behind the main pavilion has been closed all season after an inspection found that wood members under the steel rails had rotted and that the steel rail itself is worn.

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